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big vs larger-than-life

larger-than-life vs big

big and larger-than-life both are adjectives.

big is an adverb but larger-than-life is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
big No Yes No Yes
larger-than-life No Yes No No
big (adjective) larger-than-life (adjective)
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
conspicuous in position or importance
given or giving freely
generous and understanding and tolerant
marked by intense physical force
significant
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) larger-than-life (adverb)
in a boastful manner
in a major way
on a grand scale
extremely well
Difference between big and larger-than-life

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