bigger

The word “bigger” means comparative form of "big"; larger in size or degree. In plain terms, the comparative of "big" — used to compare sizes between two things.

“Bigger” is pronounced BIH-guh (/ˈbɪɡɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “bigger” used in a sentence: “They needed a bigger car once the third child arrived.”

“Bigger” is an adjective.

“Bigger” is a fairly common word in modern English.

'Bigger' is the comparative form, comparing two things — 'this box is bigger than that one.' 'Biggest' is the superlative, marking the top of three or more — 'the biggest box of all.' Use bigger to weigh one against another, and biggest to single out the largest in a whole group.

They usually mean the same thing and often swap freely. 'Bigger' is a touch more casual and can also imply importance or seriousness, as in 'a bigger problem.' 'Larger' leans slightly more formal and sticks closer to physical size or quantity. In most sentences about size, either word works comfortably.

The opposite is 'smaller,' the comparative of small — 'this room is smaller than that one.' Depending on context, 'lesser' can serve for degree or importance rather than size. Where bigger marks an increase when comparing two things, smaller marks a decrease along the same scale.