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big vs bad

bad vs big

big is not a noun while bad is a noun.

big and bad both are adjectives.

big and bad both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
big No Yes No Yes
bad Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, big and bad are synonyms defined as:
  • big and bad: serious or severe
big (noun) bad (noun)
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
big (adjective) bad (adjective)
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent having undesirable or negative qualities
conspicuous in position or importance feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
given or giving freely reproduced fraudulently
generous and understanding and tolerant characterized by wickedness or immorality
marked by intense physical force capable of harming
significant below average in quality or performance
prodigious serious or severe
serious or severe not capable of being collected
loud and firm not working properly
(of animals) fully developed nonstandard
in an advanced stage of pregnancy (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
feeling self-importance feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
exhibiting self-importance physically unsound or diseased
not financially safe or secure
big (adverb) bad (adverb)
in a boastful manner very much; strongly
in a major way with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')
on a grand scale
extremely well
Difference between big and bad

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