Size Definition & Meaning
size
- adjective
- (used in combination) sized; "the economy-size package"; "average-size house"
- noun
- the physical magnitude of something (how big it is); "a wolf is about the size of a large dog"
- the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing); "he wears a size 13 shoe"
- any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics; "size gives body to a fabric"
- the actual state of affairs; "that's the size of the situation"; "she hates me, that's about the size of it"
- a large magnitude; "he blanched when he saw the size of the bill"; "the only city of any size in that area"
- verb
- cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
- sort according to size
- make to a size; bring to a suitable size
"Size" in song lyrics
See how size is used in real songs:
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"collapsing lung size"
2Mex — Falcon Gentle -
"But when the doors close I make you lose your shoe size"
4 Deep — Buck Naked Lover -
"I'm tryin to make a half a million triple in size"
A+ f/ Prodigy — Gusto
Words that rhyme with size
Usage tips for "size"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "size" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for size to find words that pair well.