size
gb/sˈaɪz/ us/sˈaɪz/
A1
English
~ 800
méret, mérték, lépték, nagyság, méretez, méretre igazít, átméretez
NOUN
A1
1
méret
A2
Usage pattern:
the size of [something]
The size of the package was too large to fit in the mailbox.
A csomag mérete túl nagy volt ahhoz, hogy beférjen a postaládába.
This shirt comes in three different sizes.
Ez az ing három különböző méretben kapható.
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.
Learner examples
My shoes are size 8.
A cipőim 8-as méretűek.
The box is big in size.
A doboz nagy méretű.
She wants a small size T-shirt.
What is the size of your room?
This bag is the right size for my laptop.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'size' with 'weight'. Size is about dimensions, not heaviness.
Meaning
physical dimensions or magnitude
Collocations
large size
|small size
|average size
|plus size
|actual size
Synonyms
dimension (Often used in technical contexts to describe measurable extent in one direction.)
|
magnitude (More formal and often used for scale or importance as well as physical size.)
Antonyms
smallness (Refers to being physically small in extent.)
Themes
measurement
|daily life
|shopping
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How big or small something is.
The overall measurements, proportions, or extent of something in terms of height, length, width, volume, or similar physical properties.
NOUN
A1
2
méret
A2
Usage pattern:
[clothing/footwear] size [number/label]
I need this jacket in a larger size.
Ebből a dzsekiből nagyobb méretre van szükségem.
Her shoe size is 7.5 in US measurements.
Az amerikai méretezés szerint 7,5-es a cipőmérete.
Do you have this dress in my size?
The store was out of my size for those jeans.
He wears a size medium shirt.
Learner examples
My shoe size is 9.
A cipőméretem 9-es.
I want a size small T-shirt.
S-es méretű pólót szeretnék.
She wears a size 12 dress.
Do you have this in size large?
He needs a bigger size.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse US, UK, and EU sizing systems, leading to wrong purchases.
Meaning
clothing or shoe measurement category
Collocations
dress size
|shoe size
|size medium
|size 10
Synonyms
fit (Refers to how well clothing conforms to a person's body, not just the labeled measurement.)
Antonyms
one-size-fits-all (Describes clothing intended to fit most people without specific sizing.)
Themes
fashion
|shopping
|clothing
|daily_life
Definition
A number or word that tells how big clothes or shoes are.
A label that indicates the standard measurements for a piece of clothing or footwear.
NOUN
B1
3
We underestimated the size of the challenge ahead.
Alábecsültük az előttünk álló kihívás nagyságát.
The project grew in size and complexity over time.
A projekt léptéke és összetettsége idővel nőtt.
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.
Learner examples
The problem is big in size.
A probléma nagy mértékű.
We did not know the size of the danger.
Nem ismertük a veszély mértékét.
Her dream is large in size.
The job is big in size and hard to do.
The party was huge in size.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes try to use 'size' for emotions, which sounds unnatural; use 'intensity' instead.
Meaning
extent or scale of importance
Collocations
size of the problem
|scale and size
|size of the opportunity
Synonyms
scale (Often used for the extent of non-physical things.)
Antonyms
triviality (Refers to being small or unimportant in scope.)
Themes
business
|news
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How big or important something is, not in a physical way.
The degree, scope, or magnitude of something abstract, such as an event, problem, or achievement.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to size [something] [up/down/to measurement]
The rings can be sized to fit any finger.
A gyűrűk bármilyen ujjra méretre igazíthatók.
We need to size the photos correctly for the website.
A weboldalhoz megfelelően át kell méreteznünk a fotókat.
They sized the parts before assembly.
You should size the window to match the frame.
She had her boots sized down by a cobbler.
Learner examples
The tailor will size my pants.
A szabó méretre igazítja a nadrágomat.
Please size the picture for the paper.
Kérlek, méretezd át a képet a papír méretéhez.
They will size the door for the wall.
I need to size my shoes smaller.
We sized the bed for the room.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'size' as a verb with 'measure'; 'measure' means find out the dimensions, while 'size' means adjust to them.
Meaning
arrange or adjust to measurement
Collocations
size up
|size down
|sized to fit
Synonyms
fit (To make something suitable in shape or measurement for something else.)
Antonyms
misfit (To make something unsuitable in measurement.)
Themes
manufacturing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something the right measurement or fit for a purpose.
To determine, arrange, or alter something so that it fits a specific measurement or requirement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
size
IPA
GB/sˈaɪz/
US/sˈaɪz/
Syllables & stress
size (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (size)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: size
- Plural: size, sizes
Verb
- Base: size
- 3rd Person Singular: sizes
- Present Participle: sizing
- Past: sized
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- These shoes run true to size, so order your regular number.
- The jacket is true to size and fits perfectly.