size

From Wiktionary

size is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Related words

[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] Related words

• downsize
• super-size
• undersized

[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] Related words

• size up