The difference between Big and Massive
When used as nouns, big means someone or something that is large in stature, whereas massive means a homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.
When used as adjectives, big means of great size, large, whereas massive means of or pertaining to a large mass.
Big is also adverb with the meaning: in a loud manner.
Big is also verb with the meaning: to praise, recommend, or promote.
check bellow for the other definitions of Big and Massive
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Big as an adjective:
Of great size, large.
Examples:
"Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot."
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Big as an adjective (of an industry or other field):
Thought to have undue influence.
Examples:
"There were concerns about the ethics of big pharma."
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Big as an adjective:
Popular.
Examples:
"That style is very big right now in Europe, especially among teenagers."
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Big as an adjective (informal):
Adult.
Examples:
"Kids should get help from big people if they want to use the kitchen."
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Big as an adjective (informal):
Fat.
Examples:
"Gosh, she is big!"
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Big as an adjective (informal):
Important or significant.
Examples:
"What's so big about that? I do it all the time."
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Big as an adjective (informal, with ''on''):
Enthusiastic (about).
Examples:
"I'm not big on the idea, but if you want to go ahead with it, I won't stop you."
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Big as an adjective (informal):
Mature, conscientious, principled; generous.
Examples:
"That's very big of you, thank you!"
"I tried to be the bigger person and just let it go, but I couldn't help myself."
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Big as an adjective (informal):
Well-endowed, possessing large breasts in the case of a woman or a large penis in the case of a man.
Examples:
"Whoa, Nadia has gotten pretty big since she hit puberty."
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Big as an adjective (sometimes, figurative):
Large with young; pregnant; swelling; ready to give birth or produce.
Examples:
"She was big with child."
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Big as an adjective (informal):
Examples:
"You are a big liar.  Why are you in such a big hurry?"
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Big as an adjective (of a city):
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Big as an adjective (informal, slang, of somebody's age):
old, mature. Used to imply that somebody is too old for something, or acting immaturely.
Examples:
"Imagine still watching Pokemon at your big age."
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Big as an adverb:
In a loud manner.
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Big as an adverb:
In a boasting manner.
Examples:
"He's always talking big, but he never delivers."
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Big as an adverb:
In a large amount or to a large extent.
Examples:
"He won big betting on the croquet championship."
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Big as an adverb:
On a large scale, expansively.
Examples:
"You've got to think big to succeed at Amalgamated Plumbing."
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Big as an adverb:
Hard.
Examples:
"He hit him big and the guy just crumpled."
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Big as a noun:
Someone or something that is large in stature
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Big as a noun:
An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.
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Big as a noun (as plural):
The big leagues, big time.
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Big as a noun (BDSM, slang):
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Big as a verb (transitive):
To praise, recommend, or promote.
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Big as a verb (transitive, archaic, or, UK, _, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland):
to inhabit; occupy
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Big as a verb (reflexive, archaic, or, UK, _, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland):
to locate oneself
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Big as a verb (transitive, archaic, or, UK, _, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland):
to build; erect; fashion
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Big as a verb (intransitive, archaic, or, UK, _, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland):
to dwell; have a dwelling
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Big as a noun:
One or more kinds of barley, especially .
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Massive as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to a large mass; weighty, heavy, or bulky.
Examples:
"A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs."
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Massive as an adjective:
Much larger than normal.
Examples:
"Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive."
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Massive as an adjective:
Of great significance or import; overwhelming.
Examples:
"The enlightenment comprises massive shifts in many areas of Western thought."
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Massive as an adjective (mineralogy):
Not exhibiting crystal form.
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Massive as an adjective:
Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.
Examples:
"Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!"
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Massive as an adjective (colloquial, informal, Ireland):
outstanding, beautiful
Examples:
"Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?"
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Massive as an adjective (informal):
To a very great extent; total, utter.
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Massive as an adjective (physics):
(of a particle) Possessing mass.
Examples:
"Some bosons are massive while others are massless."
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Massive as a noun (mineralogy):
A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.
Examples:
"karst massives in western Georgia"
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Massive as a noun (slang):
A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc.
Examples:
"Big up to the Croydon massive!"
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