Learn how to use the comparative “bigger” and superlative “biggest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “bigeminum”?

The comparative form of “bigeminum” is “bigger”.

Example

The elephant is bigger than the lion.

Example

This house is bigger than the one next door.

What is the superlative form of “bigeminum”?

The superlative form of “bigeminum” is “biggest”.

Example

Among all the planets, Jupiter is the biggest.

Example

This is the biggest shopping mall in the city.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with big, bigger, and biggest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more big' and 'most big' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, bigger and biggest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Big does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: BigBigger Superlative: BigBiggest

Expressions with similar meanings to “bigger”

Used to describe something that has more physical size or dimensions

Example

The larger box can hold more items.

Used to indicate something that has more magnitude or importance

Example

He made a greater impact on the world with his inventions.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased size or significance

Example

The more substantial building can withstand stronger winds.

Expressions with similar meanings to “biggest”

Similar to biggest, this emphasizes physical size or dimensions

Example

The largest country in the world is Russia.

Used to describe the highest level of magnitude or importance

Example

He made the greatest contribution to the field of medicine.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of size or significance

Example

The most substantial building in the city is the skyscraper.

Using than with comparative “bigger”

When using the comparative form bigger to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The elephant is bigger than the lion." Here, than is used to show that the size of the elephant is greater than the size of the lion.

How can I use this expression in context?

“bigger” and “biggest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Physical Objects

    The new TV is bigger than the old one.

    The new TV is bigger than the old one.

  • 2Buildings

    The skyscraper is the biggest building in the city.

    The skyscraper is the biggest building in the city.

  • 3Populations

    China has the biggest population in the world.

    China has the biggest population in the world.

  • 4Achievements

    Winning the championship was his biggest accomplishment.

    Winning the championship was his biggest accomplishment.

  • 5Numbers

    She had the biggest number of votes in the election.

    She had the biggest number of votes in the election.

Related idioms and phrases

Go big or go home

To do something in a bold or extravagant manner, or not do it at all.

Example

If you're going to throw a party, you might as well go big or go home.

Big fish in a small pond

Someone who is important or successful in a small or limited environment.

Example

He was a big fish in a small pond in his hometown, but struggled to stand out in the big city.

Think big

To have ambitious or grand ideas or plans.

Example

In order to achieve success, you need to think big and aim high.

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