Word
biggest
Phoneticsbig·gest, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɪɡəst/
UK/bˈɪɡəst/
Definitions
01largest in size
A1 · Beginner
adj. larger than all other things of the same kind.
adj. the superlative form of 'big', denoting the greatest physical dimensions or volume relative to others in a group.
“Russia is the biggest country in the world by land area.”
“The biggest challenge facing the engineering team was not the budget, but the logistical difficulty of transporting materials to the remote site.”
Pitfall
This is the most biggest house in the street.
This is the biggest house in the street.
Do not use 'most' with 'biggest' because the '-est' ending already means 'most'.
02the largest one
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal
n. the person or thing that is larger than all the others.
n. a person or thing that exceeds all others in its class in terms of size, importance, or power.
“He caught five fish, and the biggest was over two kilograms.”
“In the tech industry, the biggests often acquire smaller startups to eliminate potential competition before it can mature.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “biggest” in context.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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