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Big Describe Problem Increase Change Great Degree Extent

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If you describe something such as a problem, increase, or change as a b__ one, you mean it is great in degree, extent, or importance .If you describe something such as a problem, increase, or change as a big one, you mean it is great in degree, extent, or importance .
The problem was just too big for her to tackle on her own.
There could soon be a big increase in unemployment.
word big
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adjective
A big person or thing is large in physical size.
Australia's a big country.
Her husband was a big man.
The car was too big to fit into our garage.
Something that is big consists of many people or things.
The crowd included a big contingent from Ipswich.
...the big backlog of applications.
If you describe something such as a problem, increase, or change as a big one, you mean it is great in degree, extent, or importance .
The problem was just too big for her to tackle on her own.
There could soon be a big increase in unemployment.
A big organization employs many people and has many customers .
Exchange is largely controlled by big banks.
...one of the biggest companies in Italy.
If you say that someone is big in a particular organization, activity, or place, you mean that they have a lot of influence or authority in it.
Their father was very big in the army.
I'm sure all the big names will come to the club.
If you call someone a big bully or a big coward, you are emphasizing your disapproval of them.
Children often refer to their older brother or sister as their big brother or sister.
Capital letters are sometimes referred to as big letters.
...a big letter J.
Big words are long or rare words which have meanings that are difficult to understand .
They use a lot of big words.
inflections biggerbiggest
cefr-level A1

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