Translation
Large in size, amount, or importance.
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Word origin
Of uncertain origin, first found in northern English use in the Middle Ages, perhaps from a Norse word.
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Root
- bugge
Examples
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"Big" shows the house is large in size.
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Here "big" means the problem is serious and important.
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"Bigger" compares the two, showing the dog is more big.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(23)The First Day
2 min read 路 Core 1000
The New House
2 min read 路 Core 1000
A Day at the Farm
3 min read 路 Core 1000
A Rainy Afternoon
3 min read 路 Core 1000
At the Doctor
3 min read 路 Core 1000
Cooking Together
3 min read 路 Core 1000
The First Day at Work
3 min read 路 Core 1000
Lost in Town
3 min read 路 Core 1000
Sports Day
3 min read 路 Core 1000
The Journey
3 min read 路 Core 1000
The New Neighbour
3 min read 路 Core 1000
The Phone Call
3 min read 路 Core 1000
The Rescue
3 min read 路 Core 1000
The Surprise Party
3 min read 路 Core 1000
Before the Doors Open
4 min read 路 Core 5000
The Boat in the Garden
4 min read 路 Core 5000
The Broken Window
4 min read 路 Core 5000
The Passenger
4 min read 路 Core 5000
The Midnight Piano
5 min read 路 Core 5000
The Register
5 min read 路 Core 5000
The Suggestion Box
5 min read 路 Core 5000
The Whale on the Beach
5 min read 路 Core 5000
Two Tickets to Paris
5 min read 路 Core 5000
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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 8: Words 162-171.