# bigger

/ˈbɪɡɝ/ (US) · /bˈɪɡɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bigger
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. larger in size

adjective · CEFR A1

larger in size or amount than something else.

For teachers: of greater physical size, extent, or quantity relative to another entity.

- We need a bigger car now that we have three children and a dog.
- The new headquarters is significantly bigger than the previous office, providing ample space for the expanding research and development department.

Usage: Followed by 'than' when comparing two specific things.

## Examples

- My new house is bigger than my old one.
- The team decided to move to a bigger office because they hired five new employees this month.
- While the initial investment seemed manageable, the long-term maintenance costs turned out to be a much bigger problem than the board had originally anticipated.

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