adj
Very common
biggest
BIHG-ihst
Biggest (adj) means Superlative form of "big"; largest of all in a group. Example: “Which of these three boxes is the biggest?”
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Superlative form of "big"; largest of all in a group.
"Which of these three boxes is the biggest?"
"Her biggest worry was missing the last train home."
"It was the biggest crowd the stadium had ever seen."
How to use biggest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe superlative of "big" — the largest among all others being compared.
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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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