Biggest vs. Largest

Biggest vs. Largest — Is There a Difference?

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 estimate

Biggestadjective

(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