big

• Bezeichnet etwas von beträchtlicher Größe, Ausmaß oder Intensität; auch für bedeutende oder wichtige Dinge.

Describes something of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

1. Large in sizeA1formal

   Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

   Groß

   • They live in a big house with a garden.
   • The elephant is a big animal.
   • She has a big collection of stamps.

   Synonymebulkycolossalenormousgiantgiganticgreathugeimmenselargemassivesizablesubstantialtremendousvast

   Antonymecompactlittleminiatureminutepetiteslightsmalltiny

2. Important or significantA2formal

   Of great importance, significance, or influence.

   Bedeutend

   • This is a big decision for the company.
   • He got a big promotion at work.
   • The wedding was a big event in the town.

   Synonymeconsequentialconsiderableeminentgraveimportantinfluentialleadingmajormomentousnotablepowerfulprominentserioussignificantweighty

   Antonymeinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepettytrivialunimportant

3. Older or grown-upA1informal

   Used to describe someone who is older or more mature.

   Älter

   • My big sister is ten years older than me.
   • You are a big boy now, you can do it yourself.
   • His big brother helped him with his homework.

   Synonymeadulteldergrownupmature

4. Enthusiastic or generousB1informal

   Showing great enthusiasm, generosity, or kindness.

   Großzügig und begeistert

   • She has a big heart and helps everyone.
   • He gave a big smile when he saw the gift.
   • They made a big donation to the charity.

   Synonymebenevolentcompassionateenthusiasticgenerouskindmagnanimouswarmhearted

• Adverb, umgangssprachlich vor allem im amerikanischen Englisch verwendet, mit der Bedeutung 'in großem Stil oder mit großen Ambitionen' oder 'in hohem Maße'. Es kommt oft in Wendungen wie 'groß denken' oder 'groß träumen' vor und leitet sich von der endungslosen Form des Adjektivs ab.

An adverb used informally, primarily in American English, meaning 'in a grand or ambitious way' or 'to a great extent.' It is often used in phrases like 'to think big' or 'to dream big,' and is derived from the adjective form without the -ly ending.

1. In a grand or ambitious wayB1informal

   To a large extent or in an impressive manner.

   Groß

   • She dreams big and works hard to achieve her goals.
   • He always thinks big when planning his business.
   • They celebrated big after winning the championship.

   Synonymeambitiouslyboldlygrandlyimpressivelylargely

   Antonymeinsignificantlymodestlyunambitiously

2. Successfully or prominentlyB2informal

   In a way that is successful or attracts attention.

   Erfolgreich oder auffällig

   • The movie made it big at the box office.
   • He hit it big with his latest invention.
   • She is going big in the fashion industry.

   Synonymeconspicuouslynotablyprominentlyspectacularlysuccessfully