Difference between Prominent and Big

What is the difference between Prominent and Big?

Prominent as an adjective is standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant. while Big as an adjective is of a great size; large;

Prominent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant. Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous. Eminent; distinguished above others.

Example sentence: Art was a way of life in my family. My grandfather, N.C. Wyeth, who died a year before I was born, had been a prominent painter. So was my father, Andrew. My two aunts and two of my uncles also earned a living as painters.

Big

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of a great size; large;Thought to have undue influence.Popular.Adult.Fat.Important or significant.(construed with on) Enthusiastic (about).Mature, conscientious, principled.

Example sentence: It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

We hope you now know whether to use Prominent or Big in your sentence.

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