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biggest

BIHG-ihst

Biggest (adj) means Superlative form of "big"; largest of all in a group. Example: “It was the biggest crowd the stadium had ever seen.”

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Superlative form of "big"; largest of all in a group.
"It was the biggest crowd the stadium had ever seen."

How to Use Biggest

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In plain EnglishThe superlative of "big" — the largest among all others being compared.

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biggests plural

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What does “biggest” mean?

The word “biggest” means superlative form of "big"; largest of all in a group. In plain terms, the superlative of "big" — the largest among all others being compared.

How do you pronounce “biggest”?

“Biggest” is pronounced BIHG-ihst (/ˈbɪɡ.ɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “biggest” in a sentence?

Here is “biggest” used in a sentence: “It was the biggest crowd the stadium had ever seen.”

What part of speech is “biggest”?

“Biggest” is an adjective.

Is “biggest” a common word?

“Biggest” is a very common word in modern English.

What is the difference between 'bigger' and 'biggest'?

'Bigger' is the comparative form, used when comparing two things: 'This box is bigger than that one.' 'Biggest' is the superlative, used for the largest of three or more: 'the biggest box of them all.' Use 'bigger' for a direct comparison and 'biggest' when nothing in the group exceeds it.

What is the opposite of biggest?

The opposite is 'smallest', the superlative of 'small', meaning the least large in a group. Depending on context, 'tiniest' or 'least' can also serve. Just as 'biggest' marks the top of a size range, 'smallest' marks the bottom, with nothing in the group being smaller.

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