BIG
/bɪɡ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of BIG
Someone or something that is large in stature
An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.
(as plural) The big leagues, big time.
To praise, recommend, or promote.
Of great size, large.
"Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot."
(of an industry or other field, often capitalized) Thought to have undue influence.
"Big Tech"
Popular.
"That style is very big right now in Europe, especially among teenagers."
In a loud manner.
Synonyms of BIG
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BIG in a Sentence
- "Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot."
- "Big Tech"
- "That style is very big right now in Europe, especially among teenagers."
- "He's always talking big, but he never delivers."
Word Details
Is BIG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BIG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BIG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BIG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | i | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BIG
2 words from the letters in BIG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BIG in Word Games
BIG is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BIG is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BIG to find 2 additional valid words.