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great vs big

big vs great

great is a noun but big is not a noun.

great and big both are adjectives.

great is not an adverb while big is an adverb.

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

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