Big
/bɪɡ/noun
Of considerable size, height, weight, or capacity.
Did you know?In Old Norse, 'big' was linked to 'to be strong', hinting at a deeper connection to might and influence in the ancient world.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*bigga
“to be strong or powerful”
Old English
OE
bycg
“large, strong, or stout”
Middle English
ME
bigge
“large or great in size or degree”
Modern English
English
big
“of considerable size or capacity, often used to indicate importance or strength”