Definitions and Examples of big, large, huge
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
Example
The elephant was big enough to fill the entire room.
Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
Example
The house had a large garden with many trees and flowers.
Extremely large or enormous in size, amount, or degree.
Example
The dinosaur was huge and towered over all the other animals.
Key Differences: big vs large vs huge
- 1Big is a general term that describes something of considerable size or extent.
- 2Large is a more specific term that describes something of considerable or relatively great size or capacity.
- 3Huge is an extreme term that describes something extremely large or enormous in size, amount, or degree.
Effective Usage of big, large, huge
- 1Describing Objects: Use big, large, and huge to describe the size of objects.
- 2Comparing Sizes: Use these antonyms to compare the sizes of different objects.
- 3Expressing Emotions: Use these antonyms to express emotions such as surprise, awe, or admiration.
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Remember this!
The antonyms big, large, and huge describe something that is the opposite of small or tiny. They have distinct nuances: Big is a general term, large is more specific, and huge is an extreme term. Use these words to describe objects, compare sizes, and express emotions such as surprise, awe, or admiration.
