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big vs great

great vs big

big is not a noun while great is a noun.

big and great both are adjectives.

big is an adverb but great is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
big No Yes No Yes
great Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, big and great are synonyms defined as:
  • big and great: in an advanced stage of pregnancy
Other synonyms of big include enceinte, expectant, gravid, heavy, large, with child.
big (noun) great (noun)
a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field
big (adjective) great (adjective)
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent excellent
conspicuous in position or importance in an advanced stage of pregnancy
given or giving freely uppercase
generous and understanding and tolerant remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect
marked by intense physical force of major significance or importance
significant relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
prodigious
serious or severe
loud and firm
(of animals) fully developed
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
feeling self-importance
exhibiting self-importance
big (adverb) great (adverb)
in a boastful manner
in a major way
on a grand scale
extremely well
Difference between big and great

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