big - use in sentences

Modifying Another Word

  • too: Schedule The schedule is too big to successfully transfer to a text file - sorry.
  • pretty: Indiana Jones is about to make a pretty big comeback.
  • really: The build-up to a really big Tsunami seems to be rather paradoxical: the tide actually goes out - much further than usual.

Infinitive complement

  • accommodate: Moving home - the DIY route Make sure you hire a van big enough to accommodate your items in one trip.
  • fit: It's not too big to fit in a roomy pocket but you'll undoubtedly notice carrying it.

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: NTT DoCoMo ran into similar problems and recently announced the delay of its service on a slightly bigger island: Japan.

Modifies a noun

  • difference: A quality pool experience can make a big difference to your earning potential.
  • fan: I used to be a big convenience food fan.
  • picture: Still, I suppose there must be a broadly believable big picture?
  • screen: The big screen will remain for major sporting events, however.
  • hit: This is a big hit at the Nautical Inn!

Used with adjective complement

  • think: Now local authorities need to start ' thinking big ' .
  • look: When I meant ultra-compact, I'm not kidding -- the L1 makes the Digital ELPH look big.

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