size
gb/sˈaɪz/ us/sˈaɪz/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A1
entity
1
physical dimensions or magnitude
How big or small something is.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the size of [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'size' with 'weight'. Size is about dimensions, not heaviness.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
smallness (Refers to being physically small in extent.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
large size
|small size
|average size
|plus size
|actual size
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
measurement
|daily life
|shopping
|science
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
A1
entity
2
clothing or shoe measurement category
A number or word that tells how big clothes or shoes are.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[clothing/footwear] size [number/label]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse US, UK, and EU sizing systems, leading to wrong purchases.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
fit (Refers to how well clothing conforms to a person's body, not just the labeled measurement.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
one-size-fits-all (Describes clothing intended to fit most people without specific sizing.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
dress size
|shoe size
|size medium
|size 10
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
fashion
|shopping
|clothing
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
3
extent or scale of importance
How big or important something is, not in a physical way.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes try to use 'size' for emotions, which sounds unnatural; use 'intensity' instead.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
scale (Often used for the extent of non-physical things.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
triviality (Refers to being small or unimportant in scope.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
size of the problem
|scale and size
|size of the opportunity
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|news
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
4
arrange or adjust to measurement
To make something the right measurement or fit for a purpose.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to size [something] [up/down/to measurement]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'size' as a verb with 'measure'; 'measure' means find out the dimensions, while 'size' means adjust to them.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
fit (To make something suitable in shape or measurement for something else.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
misfit (To make something unsuitable in measurement.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
size up
|size down
|sized to fit
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
manufacturing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
size
IPA
GB/sˈaɪz/
US/sˈaɪz/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
size (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (size)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: size
- Plural: size, sizes
Verb
- Base: size
- 3rd Person Singular: sizes
- Present Participle: sizing
- Past: sized
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- These shoes run true to size, so order your regular number.
- The jacket is true to size and fits perfectly.