big-league

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [big leeg]
- /bɪg lig/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [big leeg]
- /bɪg lig/

Definitions of big-league word

adjective big-league Sports. of or belonging to a major league: a big-league pitcher. 1
adjective big-league Informal. among the largest, foremost, etc., of its kind: the big-league steel companies. 1
noun big-league Sports. major league. 1
noun big-league Often, big leagues. Informal. the area of greatest competition, highest achievement or rewards, etc.: He's a local politician who isn't ready for the big league. 1
adjective big-league sport: in major league 1
adjective big-league leading 1

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Origin of big-league

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; adj. use of big league

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Parts of speech for Big-league

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big-league popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for big-league

adj big-league

blue-chip — of, relating to, or constituting a blue chip.
foremost — Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.
important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
influential — having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.

All 11 Synonyms of big-league