Spell Bee Word: big

Basic Details

Word: Big

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Something that is large in size, extent, or capacity.

Synonyms: Large, huge, enormous, gigantic

Antonyms: Small, tiny, little

Idioms and Phrases

1. Big fish in a small pond: A person who is important or influential in a small group. Example: "In his school, he was a big fish in a small pond, but he wanted to be part of something bigger."
2. Big deal: A situation or event that is considered important. Example: "Winning first prize in the competition was a big deal for her."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The big tree in the garden provides shade during hot summer days.

Example 2: She has a big collection of stamps from around the world.

Example 3: The big dog barked loudly whenever someone approached the house.

Fun Fact

The word "big" has Old English origins, coming from the word "bigga," which meant "strong." Over time, it evolved to represent size rather than just strength.

Famous Quote

"If you want to be big, you have to think big." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "big" mean?

a) Small in size
b) Large in size
c) Average in size
d) Long in time

Answer: b) Large in size

2. Which of these is a synonym of "big"?

a) Tiny
b) Huge
c) Narrow
d) Short

Answer: b) Huge

3. Which sentence uses "big" correctly?

a) The big cat chased the mouse.
b) The big was in the garden.
c) The big quickly ran away.
d) The big is a small number.

Answer: a) The big cat chased the mouse.

4. Which idiom means a person who is important in a small area?

a) Small fish in a big pond
b) Big fish in a small pond
c) A big mess
d) A big mistake

Answer: b) Big fish in a small pond

5. What is the opposite of "big"?

a) Huge
b) Large
c) Small
d) Enormous

Answer: c) Small