Larger vs. Bigger — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Larger and Bigger
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Larger
Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big.
Bigger
Of considerable size, number, quantity, magnitude, or extent; large.
Larger
Of greater than average scope, breadth, or capacity; comprehensive.
Bigger
Having great strength or force
A big wind.
In a big rage.
Larger
Important; significant
Had a large role in the negotiations.
A large producer of paper goods.
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Bigger
Of great significance; momentous
A big decision.
A big victory.
Larger
Understanding and tolerant; liberal
A large and generous spirit.
Bigger
Mature or grown-up
Big enough to take the bus by herself.
Larger
Of great magnitude or intensity; grand
“a rigid resistance to the large emotions” (Stephen Koch).
Bigger
Older or eldest. Used especially of a sibling
My big brother is leaving for college next week.
Larger
Pretentious; boastful. Used of speech or manners.
Bigger
Filled up; brimming over
Felt big with love.
Larger
(Obsolete) Gross; coarse. Used of speech or language.
Bigger
Bountiful; generous
Had a big heart.
Larger
(Nautical) Favorable. Used of a wind.
Bigger
Pregnant
Big with child.
Larger
(Slang) A thousand dollars
Bought a speedboat for 50 large.
Bigger
Having or exercising considerable authority, control, or influence
A big official.
A big chief.
Larger
Large or big relative to something else
Bigger
Conspicuous in position, wealth, or importance; prominent
A big figure in the peace movement.
Bigger
Loud and firm; resounding
A big voice.
Bigger
(Informal) Widely liked, used, or practiced; popular
"The Minneapolis indie-rock band was big in the blogosphere, beloved by hipsters, and unknown to pretty much everyone else" (Robert Levine).
Bigger
(Informal) Self-important; cocky
You're too big for your own good.
Bigger
In a pretentious or boastful way
Talked big about the new job.
Bigger
With considerable success
Made it big with their recent best-selling album.
Bigger
In a thorough or unmistakable way; emphatically
Failed big at the box office.
Bigger
To make or become bigger.
Bigger
Large or big relative to something else
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