Biggest vs. Largest
Difference Between Biggest and Largest
Biggestadjective
Of considerable size, number, quantity, magnitude, or extent; large.
Largestadjective
Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big.
Biggestadjective
Having great strength or force
a big wind.in a big rage.Largestadjective
Of greater than average scope, breadth, or capacity; comprehensive.
Biggestadjective
Of great significance; momentous
a big decision.a big victory.Largestadjective
Important; significant
had a large role in the negotiations.a large producer of paper goods.Biggestadjective
Mature or grown-up
big enough to take the bus by herself.Largestadjective
Understanding and tolerant; liberal
a large and generous spirit.Biggestadjective
Older or eldest. Used especially of a sibling
My big brother is leaving for college next week.Largestadjective
Of great magnitude or intensity; grand
“a rigid resistance to the large emotions” (Stephen Koch).Biggestadjective
Filled up; brimming over
felt big with love.Largestadjective
Pretentious; boastful. Used of speech or manners.
Biggestadjective
Bountiful; generous
had a big heart.Largestadjective
(Obsolete) Gross; coarse. Used of speech or language.
Biggestadjective
Pregnant
big with child.Largestadjective
(Nautical) Favorable. Used of a wind.
Biggestadjective
Having or exercising considerable authority, control, or influence
a big official.a big chief.Largestnoun
(Slang) A thousand dollars
bought a speedboat for 50 large.Biggestadjective
Conspicuous in position, wealth, or importance; prominent
a big figure in the peace movement.Largestadjective
greatest in size of those under consideration
Biggestadjective
Loud and firm; resounding
a big voice.Largestadjective
maximal in amount;
a maximal amountan outside estimateBiggestadjective
(Informal) Widely liked, used, or practiced; popular
"The Minneapolis indie-rock band was big in the blogosphere, beloved by hipsters, and unknown to pretty much everyone else" (Robert Levine).Biggestadjective
(Informal) Self-important; cocky
You're too big for your own good.Biggestadverb
In a pretentious or boastful way
talked big about the new job.Biggestadverb
With considerable success
made it big with their recent best-selling album.Biggestadverb
In a thorough or unmistakable way; emphatically
failed big at the box office.Biggestadjective
greatest in size of those under consideration
