Definition

The largest in size, amount, or degree compared to others.

Example

This is the biggest cake I have ever seen!

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the new building downtown?

Yeah, it's the biggest one I've ever seen!

I can't believe how tall it is compared to everything else.

Right? It's like a giant among the other buildings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biggest → It is formed from "big" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English "bigge", meaning large or great) and the suffix "-est" (meaning the most). The word "biggest" means the most large or the largest in size or extent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'big' as meaning large, and remember that 'biggest' means the most large.

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