size

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size is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Derived words and phrases 2.3 Related words and phrases 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Derived words and phrases 4 See also

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /saɪz/
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[change] Noun

Singular size

Plural sizes

1. How big or small a thing is.

   These shirts come in four sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large.

[change] Synonyms

• dimension
• volume

[change] Derived words and phrases

• bra size
• bust size
• downsize
• dress size
• full-size
• half-size
• medium-size
• shirt size
• shoe size
• super-size
• oversized
• undersized
• waist size

[change] Related words and phrases

• extra large
• extra small
• measure
• fit

[change] Verb

Plain form size

Third-person singular sizes

Past tense sized

Past participle sized

Present participle sizing

1. (transitive) To measure the size of.

   They sized him for a new suit. His shoulders measured 25 inches across.

[change] Synonyms

• measure
• gauge

[change] Derived words and phrases

• size up
• resize

[change] See also

• tailor
• clothing