Bigger: meaning, definitions and examples
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bigger
[ ˈbɪɡər ]
size
Comparative form of the adjective 'big', meaning of a larger size or greater amount.
Synonyms
expanded, greater, larger, more spacious
Examples of usage
- The new house is bigger than the old one.
- She wanted a bigger piece of cake.
- I need a bigger suitcase for my trip.
- The company is expecting bigger profits this year.
- Our garden is getting bigger with each new plant.
informal
A person or thing that is larger or more important than others of the same type.
Synonyms
chief, dominant, leading, superior
Examples of usage
- He is considered the bigger of the two brothers.
- The bigger always gets the last piece of pizza.
- She was the bigger in the group of friends.
- The bigger in the company tends to make the final decisions.
degree
To a greater extent; more.
Synonyms
more, to a greater degree, with greater intensity
Examples of usage
- She was bigger interested in the topic than I was.
- He sings bigger passionately than anyone I know.
- I need to study bigger to pass the exam.
- They were bigger successful than they ever dreamed.
Translations
Translations of the word "bigger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maior
🇮🇳 बड़ा
🇩🇪 größer
🇮🇩 lebih besar
🇺🇦 більший
🇵🇱 większy
🇯🇵 より大きい
🇫🇷 plus grand
🇪🇸 más grande
🇹🇷 daha büyük
🇰🇷 더 큰
🇸🇦 أكبر
🇨🇿 větší
🇸🇰 väčší
🇨🇳 更大
🇸🇮 večji
🇮🇸 stærri
🇰🇿 үлкенірек
🇬🇪 უფრო დიდი
🇦🇿 böyük
🇲🇽 más grande
Word origin
The word 'bigger' originated from the Middle English 'big,' which in turn came from the Old English 'big,' meaning 'powerful, strong, stout.' The comparative form 'bigger' has been in use since the 15th century, evolving to describe size, importance, and degree. Over time, it has become a commonly used term in the English language to denote a comparison of larger size or greater significance.