a large group vs a big group

Both 'a large group' and 'a big group' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to describe a significant number of people or things.

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a large group

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a significant number of people or things.

This phrase is used to describe a considerable number of individuals or objects gathered together.

Examples:

A large group of students attended the seminar.
There was a large group of protesters outside the building.

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“In one square, a large group of men presides over a giant chess set in the sun-streaked shade of a clump of trees.” ...
A crowd is a large group of people or an audience. Crowd also means to cram closely together. Crowd has several other senses as a noun and a verb.
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Clinical correlates of ADHD in females: findings from a large group of girls ascertained from pediatric and psychiatric referral sources · Authors · Affiliation.
Sep 18, 2020 ... Delirium in COVID-19: epidemiology and clinical correlations in a large group of patients admitted to an academic hospital.
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Oct 4, 2016 ... Biodiversity of bacteriophages: morphological and biological properties of a large group of phages isolated from urban sewage.

Alternatives:

a big group
a sizable group
a substantial group
a significant group
a considerable group

a big group

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a significant number of people or things.

This phrase is used to describe a considerable number of individuals or objects gathered together.

Examples:

We need to split into smaller groups; it's too hard to manage such a big group.
A big group of volunteers showed up to help with the event.

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Nov 1, 2022 ... That can make things a little difficult, though, for planning a big group dinner out. But if you know where to look, there are restaurants ...
Dec 1, 2016 ... Universities cut services for a big group of their students: those over 25. Though more adults need higher educations, their enrollment has ...
Feb 8, 2022 ... You want to know where you can A) enjoy a boozy brunch with a big group that is B) preferably somewhere near downtown Austin or Rainey Street so ...
Sep 26, 2022 ... Chef Edgar Castro and team are happy to seat a big group looking for a luscious lunch after touring the Disney museum or the new Tunnel Tops ...
Dec 2, 2022 ... Let's face it: No one likes planning a big group dinner. It's tedious, complicated, and no matter how much discussion goes into it, ...
Nov 1, 2022 ... ... hot spot offers a showy private dining room — recently graced by Bill Gates and other celebs — that is tailor made for a big group.
Jul 7, 2022 ... We are traveling with a big group for Thanksgiving 2022. ... a Walt Disney World vacation when our family travels together as a big group.
Beautiful Saigon Spa, Ho Chi Minh City Picture: big room for a big group - Check out Tripadvisor members' 72 candid photos and videos of Beautiful Saigon ...

Alternatives:

a large group
a sizable group
a substantial group
a significant group
a considerable group

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