size (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /saɪz/

Definition

How big or small something is.

Examples

• What size shoes do you wear?

• This dress is too big; I need a smaller size.

• The company is growing in size every year.

How to Use size

size of (prepositional phrase)

Used to compare the size of one thing to another. — "The size of the moon is smaller than the Earth."

in size (prepositional phrase)

Describing the scale or dimension of something. — "The new building is impressive in size."

Synonyms of size

Words with a similar meaning to size:

• dimension
• measurement
• extent
• magnitude

Antonyms of size

Words with the opposite meaning to size:

• smallness
• scale

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