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big

large

Related forms: big · 42 words in this dictionary

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42 words

An important person, especially in a particular organization or field.

big+wig

Shared component: big · large

Very large or impressive in size, amount, or degree.

big+ass

Shared component: big · large

relating to or being a large retail store, typically one of a chain, that occupies a vast building and offers a wide variety of merchandise at discounted prices

big+box

Shared component: big · large

A company with a very large market capitalization, typically considered a stable and established investment.

big+cap

Shared component: big · large

A large, hairy, humanlike creature reportedly living in the forests of northwestern North America; also known as Sasquatch.

big+foot

Shared component: big · large

the quality or fact of being large in size, extent, or importance.

big+ness

Shared component: big · large

Excessively large in size, extent, or degree.

too+big

Shared component: big · large

A large jazz or dance band, especially one of the type popular in the 1930s and 1940s, featuring brass, woodwind, and rhythm sections.

big+band

Shared component: big · large

A large species of bass fish, especially the largemouth bass or smallmouth bass.

big+bass

Shared component: big · large

Involving or consisting of a large amount of money; high-stakes or high-value.

big+buck

Shared component: big · large

Characteristic of or resembling a large, densely populated urban area, especially in being sophisticated, fast-paced, or impersonal.

big+city

Shared component: big · large

considered very important or impressive, often used ironically

big+deal

Shared component: big · large

a large and established company, especially one that is influential in its industry

big+firm

Shared component: big · large

well-known and famous, especially in a particular field

big+name

Shared component: big · large

A large amount of money

big+bucks

Shared component: big · large

involving or costing a large amount of money

big+budget

Shared component: big · large

A large and significant market, often referring to a major commercial center or a sector with substantial volume of trade.

big+market

Shared component: big · large

A large school, typically referring to one with many students and extensive facilities.

big+school

Shared component: big · large

Relating to or suitable for a cinema or television screen, especially a large one.

big+screen

Shared component: big · large

Relating to or characteristic of a major film or television production company, especially one of the major Hollywood studios.

big+studio

Shared component: big · large

involving a lot of money; expensive

big+ticket

Shared component: big · large

A large and powerful business corporation, typically one that is well-established and has significant influence in its industry.

big+company

Shared component: big · large

Considering the whole situation or all the important facts, rather than the details.

big+picture

Shared component: big · large

A very large or prominent mountain.

big+mountain

Shared component: big · large

big-eyedExtended relation

Having large or prominent eyes.

big+eyed

Extended relation: big · large

big-playExtended relation

A major, significant, or high-stakes action or undertaking, especially in business, sports, or politics.

big+play

Extended relation: big · large

big-shotExtended relation

an important or powerful person, especially in a particular organization or field.

big+shot

Extended relation: big · large

big-timeExtended relation

of the highest level of importance, success, or fame

Extended relation: big · large

big-bonedExtended relation

having a large and sturdy bone structure, often used to describe a person who is heavy or large-framed.

big+bone+ed

Extended relation: big · large

big-earedExtended relation

Having large ears.

big+eared

Extended relation: big · large

big-moneyExtended relation

Involving or consisting of a very large amount of money

big+money

Extended relation: big · large

big-dollarExtended relation

Involving or consisting of large amounts of money; high-value or high-cost.

big+dollar

Extended relation: big · large

big-hairedExtended relation

Having a lot of hair, especially hair that is styled in a large, voluminous, or elaborate way.

big+hair+ed

Extended relation: big · large

big-headedExtended relation

thinking that you are more important or intelligent than you really are; conceited

big+headed

Extended relation: big · large

big-leagueExtended relation

of or relating to the highest level of professional competition, especially in sports

big+league

Extended relation: big · large

big-belliedExtended relation

having a large or protruding belly

big+bellied

Extended relation: big · large

big-heartedExtended relation

Kind, generous, and ready to help other people.

big+heart+ed

Extended relation: big · large

big-breastedExtended relation

(of a woman) having large breasts.

big+breast+ed

Extended relation: big · large

big-businessExtended relation

Large-scale commercial or industrial activity, especially when seen as having significant economic and political influence.

big+business

Extended relation: big · large

big-spendingExtended relation

Spending large amounts of money, especially in a way that seems extravagant or wasteful.

big+spending

Extended relation: big · large

big-governmentExtended relation

Relating to or characterized by a government that is perceived as excessively large, intrusive, or involved in the affairs of its citizens and the economy.

big+government

Extended relation: big · large

big-shoulderedExtended relation

having broad, strong, or prominent shoulders

big+shoulder+ed

Extended relation: big · large