Synonyms of size

size 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈsīz 

as in dimension

the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something

we worried that the immense size of the sofa would make getting it through the doorway impossible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dimension
• measurement
• extent
• proportion
• magnitude
• bulk
• measure
• area
• volume
• largeness
• amplitude
• bigness
• vastness
• spaciousness
• bulkiness
• roominess
• immensity
• hugeness
• massiveness
• greatness
• commodiousness
• capaciousness
• grandness
• mass
• enormousness
• voluminousness
• monstrousness
• tremendousness
• stupendousness
• grossness
• immenseness
• ampleness
• heftiness

size

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noun (2)

ˈsīz 

as in glue

a substance used to stick things together

coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glue
• adhesive
• cement
• bond
• water glass
• paste
• epoxy resin
• mucilage
• gum
• epoxy
• library paste
• superglue
• dope
• goo

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of size

Noun

The fires have consumed a total of about 42 square miles (108 square kilometers) — nearly the size of the entire city of San Francisco. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025

Dallas-Fort Worth airport, which is geographically the size of Manhattan, has been treating roads, bridges and runways since early Thursday morning. —Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025

Fire officials have admitted they were overwhelmed by the size and speed of the fire. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025

The story stayed on track until the Grinch, whose heart grew three sizes, went up the ladder to help Cindy Lou Who put a big star on top of Whoville’s Christmas tree. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024