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
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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall
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Recent Examples of size
Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Brown does not have prototypical size, listed at 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, but the Naples, Fla., native loves his role on the team.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
That's impressive for its size and price relative to Windows gaming rigs, mini or otherwise.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Veterans can enjoy an Egg McMuffin or bacon egg cheese biscuit, along with a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea, or coffee.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Brendel said the only player who compares in terms of size is Giants’ All-Pro Dexter Lawrence, listed at 6-4, 350.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Brown does not have prototypical size, listed at 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, but the Naples, Fla., native loves his role on the team.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
That's impressive for its size and price relative to Windows gaming rigs, mini or otherwise.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Veterans can enjoy an Egg McMuffin or bacon egg cheese biscuit, along with a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea, or coffee.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for size
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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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