LEARNit Dictionary
big
adjective
/bɪɡ/
UK
/bɪɡ/
US
A1
1
A1
large in size, degree, amount, etc.
بزرگ, عظیم, کلان, وسیع
2
A2
older
مسنتر, پیرتر
my big brother
You're a big girl now.
3
A2
important; serious
مهم, جدی, بااهمیت
It's a big decision to have to make.
You are making a big mistake.
Unemployment is a
big problem
in the region.
This legislation will make a
big difference
.
The
big question
is: why did they do it?
Housing is a
big issue
in London.
a potentially big drawback
She took the stage for her
big moment
.
It doesn't
get bigger
than the World Cup Final!
Tonight is the biggest match of his career.
(informal)
Do you really think we can take on the
big boys
?
see also
big deal
4
needing a lot of effort, money or time to succeed
عظیم, کلان
They're full of big ideas.
5
popular with the public; successful
محبوب, موفق, پرطرفدار
Orange is the big colour this year.
The band's very big in Japan.
6
enthusiastic about somebody/something
پرشور, مشتاق, علاقهمند
I'm a big fan of hers.
7
doing something often or to a large degree
زیاد, بسیار, خیلی
a big eater/drinker/spender
8
kind or generous
بزرگوار, سخاوتمند, بخشنده, مهربان
He gave me an extra five pounds for two hours' work. I thought ‘That's big of you’.
adverb
/bɪɡ/
UK
/bɪɡ/
US
1
in an impressive way
به طور چشمگیر
verb
/bɪɡ/
UK
/bɪɡ/
US