size
word
/ˈsaɪz/
syz
/sˈaɪz/
syz
Definition
The size of something is how big or small it is. It can also mean the labeled measurement used for clothes, shoes, and similar items.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with verbs like 'change', 'check', 'reduce', and 'increase'. For clothes, English commonly says 'What size do you wear?' or 'This is my size.' Don't confuse it with 'shape' (form) or 'length' (measurement in one direction).
Spanish: talla - tamañoPortuguese (BR): tamanho - número (roupa/calçado)Portuguese (PT): tamanho - número (roupa/calçado)Chinese (Simplified): 尺寸 - 大小Chinese (Traditional): 尺寸 - 大小Hindi: आकार - नापArabic: حجم - مقاسBengali: আকার - মাপRussian: размерJapanese: サイズVietnamese: kích cỡ - kích thướcKorean: 사이즈 - 크기Turkish: beden - boyutUrdu: سائز - جسامتIndonesian: ukuran
Example Sentences
What size shoes do you wear?
basic
The box is a good size for the books.
basic
We need a larger size table.
basic
I love the jacket, but they only have it in a smaller size.
natural
The company has doubled in size over the last five years.
natural
Before you print the photo, check the size settings.
natural