Master confusing words with ease
Big vs. Large
Big
/bɪɡ/Examples:
I think Tom made a big mistake.She gave him her biggest smile.Perhaps I will, when I'm bigger.'
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Large
/lɑːdʒ/Examples:
"They have the largest babies' sizes."This left larger portions of real money for the others.'How large were the footprints?
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Big and large are often used interchangeably, but big is more informal than large.
- Large tends to be used in more formal or technical contexts, such as large scale or large amounts.
- Big is more common in everyday speech and can have a broader array of meanings, including a sense of importance or reputation, like a big name.
- Remember that big often conveys not just size but also importance or impact, whereas large focuses solely on physical dimensions.
- In advertising or everyday language, big is often preferred to create a more approachable tone.
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