A2noun 1K

Size

🇬🇧 UK /["/saɪz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/saɪz/"]/

Meaning of Size

how large or small a person or thing is

In simple words: how big or small something is

Size in a sentence

• The size of the shirt was too small for me.
• Can you tell me the size of that pizza?
• Her size changed after she started exercising regularly.
• We need to consider the size of the room before buying new furniture.
• What size of shoes do you wear?

How to use Size

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Size' is suitable for descriptions of objects, clothing, and measurements but is less appropriate for abstract concepts without clear dimensions.

Grammar pattern

size + noun

Memory hint

Think of a giant 'size' soda cup – it helps you remember that 'size' is about how big something is.

Related words

Collocations with Size

• considerable
• enormous
• fair
• adjust
• change
• control
• grow
• increase
• decline
• from the size of
• in size
• in the size of
• given the size of something
• half the size of something
• two, three, etc. times the size of something
• large
• medium
• small
• range
• variety
• be
• take
• wear
• fit somebody
• in a/​your size
• be a size too big, small, etc.
• size matters

Synonyms for Size

• dimension
• magnitude
• scale
• proportions
• extent

Opposites of Size

• small
• tiny
• minute

Common mistakes with Size

• Confusing 'size' with 'sized'; 'sized' is used as an adjective.
• Using 'size' where 'amount' would be more appropriate when referring to uncountable quantities.
• Saying 'the sizes of the shoes' instead of 'the shoe sizes'.

Frequently asked questions about Size

What does Size mean?

how big or small something is

What is the definition of Size?

how large or small a person or thing is

How do you use Size in a sentence?

The size of the shirt was too small for me.

Can you give another example of Size?

Can you tell me the size of that pizza?

What are synonyms for Size?

Common alternatives include dimension, magnitude, scale, proportions, extent.

What is the opposite of Size?

Opposite meanings include small, tiny, minute.

What words go with Size?

It commonly pairs with considerable, enormous, fair, adjust, change, control, grow, increase, decline, from the size of, in size, in the size of, given the size of something, half the size of something, two, three, etc. times the size of something, large, medium, small, range, variety, be, take, wear, fit somebody, in a/​your size, be a size too big, small, etc., size matters.

What are common mistakes when using Size?

Confusing 'size' with 'sized'; 'sized' is used as an adjective. Using 'size' where 'amount' would be more appropriate when referring to uncountable quantities. Saying 'the sizes of the shoes' instead of 'the shoe sizes'.

How do you pronounce Size?

US: /["/saɪz/"]/, UK: /["/saɪz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Size?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Size' is suitable for descriptions of objects, clothing, and measurements but is less appropriate for abstract concepts without clear dimensions.

What CEFR level is Size?

"Size" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.