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 block the entire road.
Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
Example
The room had a large window that let in plenty of sunlight.
Extremely large or enormous.
Example
The dinosaur was huge and towered over everything else in the museum.
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 even more specific term that describes something extremely large or enormous.
Effective Usage of big, large, huge
- 1Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to describe the size of objects.
- 2Comparing Sizes: Use these antonyms to compare the sizes of different objects.
- 3Expressing Emphasis: Use these antonyms to emphasize the size of something.
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Remember this!
The antonyms big, large, and huge describe something that is not small in size or quantity. They have distinct nuances: Big is a general term, large is more specific, and huge is the most specific. Use these words to describe objects, compare sizes, and express emphasis.
