size Definitions and Synonyms

noun

UK /saɪz/

Word Forms

singular	size
plural	sizes

1
countable/uncountable how large or small something is
size of:
an engine size of 2000 cc
Moscow’s metro system is less than half the size of New York’s.
reduce/increase the size of something:
The president has promised to reduce the size of the army.
in size:
After six months the tumour had doubled in size.
cut something to size:
The boards should be cut to size and nailed into place.
full size (=as large as something will ever be):
The plants should reach full size in about four years.
all shapes and sizes (=many different types or forms):
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.
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Adjectives frequently used with size
big
compact
great
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General words for size
size
measurement
magnitude
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2
countable one of a series of standard measurements according to which goods are made or sold
What size shoes do you take?
a larger/smaller size:
Do you have this skirt in a larger size?
size 8/10/12 etc:
This dress is a size 12.
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Describing or relating to units of measurement
absolute
calibration
exa-
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3
uncountable the fact that something is very large
The sheer size of the organization makes communication difficult.
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Large size
size
scale
bulk
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4
uncountable a type of glue used for making paper or cloth become stiff and shiny
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Glues and tapes for sticking things
adhesive
binder
Blu-Tack
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