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Large versus Big #1 (permalink) Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:18 am   Large versus Big
 

Hi,

What is the difference btw :

a. A large house.
b. A big house.

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Meaning #2 (permalink) Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:26 am   Meaning
 

Hi,

Both adjectives suggest generally the idea of something above average size but broadly large refers to size and big to importance or significance. Large is used for example with clothes and sizes such as small/medium/large/extra large.

A large house would be one with a lot of rooms - a big house also with a lot of rooms and possibly looking imposing as well.

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