big, great, high, large or tall
When do we use big, great, high, large and tall?
Word | Explanation | Example |
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big | large in size, degree or amount | a big stone |
great | much bigger than average | a great success |
a great time | ||
high | measurement from the bottom to the top | a high mountain |
greater than normal | a high level | |
large | big in size and quantity | a large country |
a large number of people | ||
tall | greater height than average | a tall man |
► We use high or tall when we talk about buildings.