be big on

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bee big on, awn]
- /bi bɪg ɒn, ɔn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bee big on, awn]
- /bi bɪg ɒn, ɔn/

Definitions of be big on words

adjective be big on large, as in size, height, width, or amount: a big house; a big quantity. 1
adjective be big on of major concern, importance, gravity, or the like: a big problem. 1
adjective be big on outstanding for a specified quality: a big liar; a big success. 1
adjective be big on important, as in influence, standing, or wealth: a big man in his field. 1
adjective be big on grown-up; mature: big enough to know better. 1
adjective be big on elder: my big sister. 1

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Origin of be big on

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English big(ge) < ?

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Parts of speech for Be big on

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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be big on popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for be big on

verb be big on

grant — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
receive — to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered): to receive many gifts.
permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
introduce — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
sign — a token; indication.

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Antonyms for be big on

verb be big on

deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
dispute — to engage in argument or debate.

All 44 Antonyms of be big on

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