Phrase guide

big league

adj · adv · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Major league (pertaining to the highest level of professional sports).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He made a real big league play.

Meaning relationships

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Major league (significant, important).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adv

Meaning 3

To a significant degree; on a large scale.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, slang

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A major league.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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5

noun

Meaning 5

the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: major league, majors

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: league, conference

History

Etymology

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