Bigger or Biger
Which Spelling is Correct? Understanding the correct spelling of this comparative form of the word "big."
Biger
Incorrect spelling - This spelling is incorrect. "Biger" is a misspelling of the word "bigger."
"Biger" is a common misspelling of "Bigger". Always use "Bigger" when referring to the correct word.
Bigger
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
This is the correct spelling. "Bigger" is the proper English spelling.
Definition of Bigger
"Bigger": This is the correct spelling. "Bigger" is the proper English spelling.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Bigger
- • Larger
- • Greater
- • More substantial
- • More significant
- • More important
- • More extensive
- • More considerable
- • More prominent
Usage Examples
"Correct:" This house is bigger than that one
"Correct:" The bigger dog won the race
"Correct:" I need a bigger car
"Incorrect:" This house is biger than that one
"Incorrect:" The biger dog won the race
"Incorrect:" I need a biger car
Notes:
- • "Bigger" is always spelled with double "g" in the middle
- • The word comes from "big" + the comparative suffix "-er"
- • The pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡər/ (BIG-er)
- • "Biger" is a common misspelling but is never correct
- • The double "g" follows the rule: double the final consonant before adding "-er"
- • This spelling pattern applies to other words like "hotter," "thinner," etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do people spell it "biger"?
A: This misspelling occurs because people forget to double the "g" when adding the "-er" suffix to "big." The rule is to double the final consonant before adding "-er."
Q: Is "biger" ever acceptable?
A: No, "biger" is always incorrect. Always use "bigger" in all contexts.
Q: What's the difference between "bigger" and "biggest"?
A: "Bigger" is the comparative form (comparing two things), while "biggest" is the superlative form (comparing three or more things, indicating the most).
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Think of "big" + "ger". Since "big" ends in consonant-vowel-consonant, we double the final "g" before adding "-er."
Summary
Bigger is the correct spelling of this word. The incorrect spelling "biger" should never be used. Remember: Bigger = Big + ger (with double "g"). This follows the English spelling rule of doubling the final consonant before adding "-er" to words ending in consonant-vowel-consonant.