Size

/saɪz/

Synonyms for "size" (282 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (57)

Noun(22 words)
magnitudescaleadadamplitudesareasassessbigbignessbox sizebulkbulk ofbulk of samplesbulk upcache sizecapacitiescapacity limitcapacity to do workcardinalcardinalitycardinality of set
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cardinality wordclothing size
Adjective(1 words)
broad extent

Strong matches (84)

Related words (141)

Noun(36 words)
largelargenesslenlength valuemagmagnitude and directionmagnitude of applied forcemagnitude of forcemagnitude of quantitymagnitude of resultantmagnitude onlymagnitude wordmagnitudesmass on scalemeasuremore massivelymore scalarnotableobject volumeplanet size
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resident populationscale conceptscantlingset sizesisesize of itsizeablesizingstaturesubstantialtape measurevastvector magnitudevolume figurevolume ofvolume value
Adjective(2 words)
latin massamathematical measure
Verb(1 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: magnitude, scale, adad, adhesive, adjust.
  • Sentence evidence is available for size, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "size".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "size"

Keep "size" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "size" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "size", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "size" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

6 relation types

More general

21 entries

Showing 16 of 21 words.

More specific

20 entries
appraiseassessbyte countestimateextentgaugegigabyte sizeheightlarge sizelengthmedium sizemegabyte sizemoderate sizereachscopesizeable effect

Showing 16 of 20 words.

Collocations

12 entries
clothing sizedata sizefile sizegarment sizesize categorysize chartsize comparisonsize differencesize differencessize guidesize measurementsize range

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

7 entries

similar

1 entries

Translations

7 translations across 4 languages.

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Bulgarian

1 entries
  • сортирам по размер verb (to classify or arrange by size)

Finnish

2 entries
  • lajitella koon mukaan verb (to classify or arrange by size)
  • luokitella koon mukaan verb (to classify or arrange by size)

Japanese

2 entries
  • 大きさ順に並べる verb (to classify or arrange by size)
  • 大きさ順に選別する verb (to classify or arrange by size)

Spanish

2 entries
  • formar por tamaño verb (to classify or arrange by size)
  • ordenar por tamaño verb (to classify or arrange by size)

Sample sentences

25 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Your book is double the size of mine.

Source: tatoeba (16907)

Your room is twice the size of mine.

Source: tatoeba (16915)

Your camera is only half the size of mine.

Source: tatoeba (17399)

Stockings should be of the proper size.

Source: tatoeba (18087)

Showing 4 of 25 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "size"?

Closest matches include magnitude, scale, adad, adhesive, adjust.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "size"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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