size
gb/sˈaɪz/ us/sˈaɪz/
A1
Английски
~ 800
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A1
entity
1
physical dimensions or magnitude
How big or small something is.
Модел на употреба:
the size of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'size' with 'weight'. Size is about dimensions, not heaviness.
Синоними
dimension (Often used in technical contexts to describe measurable extent in one direction.)
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magnitude (More formal and often used for scale or importance as well as physical size.)
Антоними
smallness (Refers to being physically small in extent.)
Колокации
large size
|small size
|average size
|plus size
|actual size
Теми
measurement
|daily life
|shopping
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The size of the package was too large to fit in the mailbox.
- This shirt comes in three different sizes.
- We were surprised by the size of the crowd at the concert.
- The fish had grown to an impressive size.
- Please check the size before ordering online.
Примери за учащи
- My shoes are size 8.
- The box is big in size.
- She wants a small size T-shirt.
- What is the size of your room?
- This bag is the right size for my laptop.
Съществително
A1
entity
2
clothing or shoe measurement category
A number or word that tells how big clothes or shoes are.
Модел на употреба:
[clothing/footwear] size [number/label]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse US, UK, and EU sizing systems, leading to wrong purchases.
Синоними
fit (Refers to how well clothing conforms to a person's body, not just the labeled measurement.)
Антоними
one-size-fits-all (Describes clothing intended to fit most people without specific sizing.)
Колокации
dress size
|shoe size
|size medium
|size 10
Теми
fashion
|shopping
|clothing
|daily_life
Примери
- I need this jacket in a larger size.
- Her shoe size is 7.5 in US measurements.
- Do you have this dress in my size?
- The store was out of my size for those jeans.
- He wears a size medium shirt.
Примери за учащи
- My shoe size is 9.
- I want a size small T-shirt.
- She wears a size 12 dress.
- Do you have this in size large?
- He needs a bigger size.
Съществително
B1
entity
3
extent or scale of importance
How big or important something is, not in a physical way.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes try to use 'size' for emotions, which sounds unnatural; use 'intensity' instead.
Синоними
scale (Often used for the extent of non-physical things.)
Антоними
triviality (Refers to being small or unimportant in scope.)
Колокации
size of the problem
|scale and size
|size of the opportunity
Теми
business
|news
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- We underestimated the size of the challenge ahead.
- The project grew in size and complexity over time.
- No one realized the true size of the risk involved.
- The company’s success was impressive in its size and speed.
- They were shocked by the size of his ambition.
Примери за учащи
- The problem is big in size.
- We did not know the size of the danger.
- Her dream is large in size.
- The job is big in size and hard to do.
- The party was huge in size.
Глагол
B2
action
4
arrange or adjust to measurement
To make something the right measurement or fit for a purpose.
Модел на употреба:
to size [something] [up/down/to measurement]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'size' as a verb with 'measure'; 'measure' means find out the dimensions, while 'size' means adjust to them.
Синоними
fit (To make something suitable in shape or measurement for something else.)
Антоними
misfit (To make something unsuitable in measurement.)
Колокации
size up
|size down
|sized to fit
Теми
manufacturing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The rings can be sized to fit any finger.
- We need to size the photos correctly for the website.
- They sized the parts before assembly.
- You should size the window to match the frame.
- She had her boots sized down by a cobbler.
Примери за учащи
- The tailor will size my pants.
- Please size the picture for the paper.
- They will size the door for the wall.
- I need to size my shoes smaller.
- We sized the bed for the room.
Граматика
Речникова форма
size
IPA
GB/sˈaɪz/
US/sˈaɪz/
Срички и ударение
size (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (size)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: size
- Plural: size, sizes
Verb
- Base: size
- 3rd Person Singular: sizes
- Present Participle: sizing
- Past: sized
Семейство думи
Изрази
life-size
1/lˈaɪf sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
same dimensions as real object
Something made life-size is as big as it is in real life.
Примери
- The museum has a life-size model of a dinosaur.
- They built a life-size replica of the spacecraft.
one size fits all
1/wˈʌn sˈaɪz fˈɪts ˈɔl/
fixed phrase
designed for everyone same size/fit
'One size fits all' means one thing can be used by everyone without changing it for each person.
Примери
- The hats are adjustable, so one size fits all.
- This policy is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
plus size
1/plˈʌs sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
clothing category for larger sizes
Clothes made for people with bigger body measurements than normal store sizes.
Примери
- She shops at a store that specializes in plus-size clothing.
- The brand has expanded its plus-size range to include more styles.
size up
1/sˈaɪz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
evaluate quickly by appearance or impression
To look at someone or something and form an opinion fast.
Примери
- He sized up his opponent before the match began.
- The manager quickly sized up the situation and took control.
true to size
1/tɹˈu tə sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
matches labeled clothing measurements accurately
Clothes that are true to size match the number or label exactly and do not feel bigger or smaller than expected.
Примери
- These shoes run true to size, so order your regular number.
- The jacket is true to size and fits perfectly.