big desire vs Great desire

Both 'big desire' and 'great desire' are correct phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to express a strong or intense desire for something. The choice between 'big' and 'great' is a matter of personal preference or style, as both convey a similar meaning.

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big desire

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a strong desire for something.

The phrase 'big desire' is used to convey a strong or intense desire for something. It is interchangeable with 'great desire' and can be used in various contexts.

Examples:

She had a big desire to travel the world.
His big desire was to become a successful musician.
Their big desire for justice motivated them to take action.
A big desire for knowledge led her to pursue higher education.
The team's big desire to win the championship fueled their training.

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Concentrate all of your will power, your big desire to win, on your hands.
We, of course, expect to prevent the big businesses' desire for excessive market concentration, resulting in a mere two or three players ending up defining the market.
Normally speaking, workers' protests are directed at big business' desire for profit or at a government that considers itself to be right-wing.
The hallmark of the draft Constitution voted down by two Member States in 2005 was that it responded to the desires of big business, national governments and the majority in national parliaments, but had little support among voters.
He's hit the big time because a new Russian billionaire desires Lenny's property contacts.
In Gothenburg, however, the Union had taken a big step in that direction by announcing its desire to measure sustainable development through the Spring Council meetings.
I find it very regrettable that there are those here who were not big enough to take a forward-looking view of history, but remain imprisoned in their old feelings of desire for revenge.
I'm big now, and a girl starts to get funny desires
The current enlargement strategy that consists in gathering together forty-odd Member States into one group will lead the Europe of Brussels to suffer the fate of Jean de la Fontaine's frog which, in its desire to make itself as big as an ox, bursts.
To recap, we acknowledge the desire of Heads of State and government to allow us to make the small decisions, but we would also like to make the big ones.
Now, today is Lenny's big day, He's hit the big time... because a new Russian billionaire desires Lenny's property contacts,
And even though we Norwegians have a big heart and let in many immigrants, we have to make sure that these new immigrants offer something more to the country than crime, poverty, ignorance, and a desire to suck up the national wealth with straws.

Alternatives:

strong desire
intense desire
deep desire
powerful desire
overwhelming desire

Great desire

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a strong desire for something.

The phrase 'great desire' is used to convey a strong or intense desire for something. It is interchangeable with 'big desire' and can be used in various contexts.