Biggest
/ˈbɪɡɪst/
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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1
Largest in size or quantity.
/ˈbɪɡɪst/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Of the greatest size, extent, or amount.
He owns the biggest house on the street.
💡 Simply: The largest.
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2
This is the biggest mistake of my life.
How It's Used
General
"That's the biggest tree I've ever seen."
Comparative
"This problem is the biggest challenge we face."
Superlative form of "big," derived from Old English "bīg" meaning "large, strong, pregnant."
The word "biggest" has been used in its current form for centuries, reflecting the consistent usage of comparative and superlative forms in the English language.
Memory tip
Think of a BIGGEST pie, the largest one you can imagine.
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