Definitions and Examples of big, large, tall
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
Example
The elephant was big enough to block the entire road.
Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
Example
The house had a large backyard with a swimming pool.
Of great or more than average height, especially (of a person) standing upright.
Example
The basketball player was tall enough to dunk without jumping.
Key Differences: big vs large vs tall
- 1Big refers to overall size, while petite refers to smallness in stature.
- 2Large is similar to big but can also refer to capacity or extent.
- 3Tall refers specifically to height, while petite refers to a small and slender build.
Effective Usage of big, large, tall
- 1Fashion: Use petite to describe clothing sizes for women who are short and slender.
- 2Real Estate: Use big and large to describe properties with ample space and square footage.
- 3Physical Description: Use tall to describe people or objects that are higher than average.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of petite are big, large, and tall. These words describe the opposite of smallness, indicating a larger size or height. Use these words to describe fashion sizes, real estate properties, and physical descriptions of people or objects.
