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1. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena.
Synonyms
Etymology
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Rhymes with Big Bang Theory
- yomiuri
Sentences with big-bang-theory
1. Noun Phrase
Compare the expanding universe theory to the big bang theory, pointing out similarities and differences.
2. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a belief that can guide behavior.
Antonyms
Etymology
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
7. big
adjective. ['ˈbɪg'] above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent.
Synonyms
- walloping
- sizable
- bulky
- monstrous
- great
- blown-up
- deep
- astronomical
- large-scale
- king-size
- whacking
- rangy
- plumping
- biggish
- prodigious
- ample
- extensive
- macroscopic
- largish
- monolithic
- giant
- king-sized
- bear-sized
- galactic
- outsized
- capacious
- enormous
- oversize
- epic
- mammoth
- large
- queen-sized
- super
- heroic
- mountainous
- lifesize
- huge
- overlarge
- vast
- enlarged
- spacious
- stupendous
- banging
- whopping
- large-mouthed
- Brobdingnagian
- double
- thumping
- outsize
- astronomic
- jumbo
- macro
- oversized
- massive
- larger-than-life
- larger
- cosmic
- life-sized
- monumental
- bigger
- tremendous
- hulky
- titanic
- sizeable
- queen-size
- size
- puffy
- humongous
- volumed
- man-sized
- voluminous
- bouffant
- macroscopical
- gigantic
- colossal
- grand
- extended
- hulking
- medium-large
- broad
- immense
- elephantine
- too large
- wide-ranging
- gargantuan
- life-size
- wide
9. big
adjective. ['ˈbɪg'] conspicuous in position or importance.
