Biggest: meaning, definitions and examples

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biggest

 

[ ˈbɪɡɪst ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

size comparison

Of considerable size, extent, or intensity. Larger in size or amount than anything else of the same kind.

Synonyms

greatest, largest, most extensive, most significant.

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Word Description / Examples
biggest

Used to describe the largest in size or the most important in a particular group or context.

  • She has the biggest house on the street
  • This is the biggest challenge we have faced so far
largest

Refers to the being largest in size, area or volume, often used in a context where physical dimensions or space are concerned.

  • The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet
  • This is the largest room in the building
greatest

Often used to describe the most important, excellent, or very high in quality or degree, usually in a positive sense.

  • He is considered the greatest athlete of all time
  • Her greatest achievement was winning the Nobel Prize
most significant

Refers to something that is the most important, influential, or has the most meaningful impact, often in terms of consequence or importance.

  • The most significant moment in her career was the launch of her groundbreaking research
  • This discovery is the most significant breakthrough in medical science
most extensive

Used when talking about something that has the broadest range, coverage, or reach, often in terms of coverage or impact.

  • This library has the most extensive collection of rare books
  • The storm caused the most extensive damage we have ever seen

Examples of usage

  • It was the biggest cake I had ever seen.
  • She had the biggest collection of stamps in the world.
  • The elephant is the biggest land animal.
  • The biggest problem was finding a place to park.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

The most important or successful person, thing, or group in a particular area or category.

Synonyms

champion, kingpin, leader, top dog.

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Word Description / Examples
biggest

Utilized to refer to size, weight, or influence when comparing items or individuals within a group.

  • This is the biggest building in the city.
  • She ate the biggest piece of cake.
leader

Used to describe someone who guides or directs a group, organization, or country.

  • She is a natural leader.
  • The leader of the team gave a motivational speech.
top dog

Informal term to describe the most important or dominant person in a particular group or context.

  • After the merger, he became the top dog in the company.
  • In the world of tech startups, he is the top dog.
kingpin

Refers to a person who is essential to the success of an organization or operation, often with a connotation of authority or power. Can have a negative connotation, especially in criminal contexts.

  • He was the kingpin of the drug cartel.
  • She operates like the kingpin of her company.
champion

Used to refer to someone who has won a competition or is the best at a particular activity or sport.

  • She became the world chess champion.
  • The team celebrated their champion goalkeeper.

Examples of usage

  • He is considered the biggest in the music industry.
  • She is the biggest in the fashion world.
  • The company is the biggest in its field.

Translations

Translations of the word "biggest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maior

🇮🇳 सबसे बड़ा

🇩🇪 größte

🇮🇩 terbesar

🇺🇦 найбільший

🇵🇱 największy

🇯🇵 最大

🇫🇷 le plus grand

🇪🇸 más grande

🇹🇷 en büyük

🇰🇷 가장 큰

🇸🇦 الأكبر

🇨🇿 největší

🇸🇰 najväčší

🇨🇳 最大的

🇸🇮 največji

🇮🇸 stærsti

🇰🇿 ең үлкен

🇬🇪 ყველაზე დიდი

🇦🇿 ən böyük

🇲🇽 más grande

Etymology

The word 'biggest' originated from the Middle English word 'biggeste', which is the superlative form of 'big'. The concept of size and importance has been a significant aspect of human society throughout history, leading to the creation and use of words like 'biggest' to describe the most significant or largest entities. In modern usage, 'biggest' is commonly used to emphasize size, importance, or success in various contexts.

See also: big, bigger, bigwig.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,054 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.