size

size is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /saɪz/
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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.

Synonyms

• dimension
• volume

Related words

• downsize
• super-size
• undersized

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.

Synonyms

• measure
• gauge

Related words

• size up