Word | Explanation | Example |
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big | large in size, degree or amount | a big stone |
great | much bigger than average | a great success a great time |
high | measurement from the bottom to the top; greater than normal | a high mountain a high level |
large | big in size and quantity | a large country a large number of people |
tall | greater height than average | a tall man |
Note: We use high or tall when we talk about buildings. |