big
adjective
large, as in size, height, width, or amount.
biggest
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superlativeof big.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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“Marvell sells pieces. Lumentum fills the biggest gap.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Even your biggest hits have something of an enigmatic quality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
"The team made 310 tackles against New Zealand and we only conceded 19 points. That is probably the biggest stat I've ever been involved with in my whole career," said Edwards.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Since the loss of Russian gas following Moscow's war against Ukraine, Europe's biggest economy has scrambled to find new energy supplies, with worries mounting before the coldest months of the year.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
It was wonderful to be home with the family for O Bon, the biggest holiday of the year.
From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr
