How do you use "size" in a sentence?

What size shoes do you wear? The size of the house was perfect for our family. I was surprised by the size of the crowd.

size

Q: What does "size" mean?

The overall dimensions, magnitude, or extent of something 'Size' refers to the overall dimensions, magnitude, or extent of something. It's commonly used when discussing clothing, rooms, portions, or any measurable quantity.

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Meaning: The overall dimensions, magnitude, or extent of something

尺寸，大小，规模

tamaño, talla, magnitud

サイズ、大きさ、寸法

크기, 사이즈, 치수

'Size' refers to the overall dimensions, magnitude, or extent of something. It's commonly used when discussing clothing, rooms, portions, or any measurable quantity.

「size」指某物的整体尺寸、大小或范围。它常用于讨论服装、房间、份量或任何可测量的数量。

«Size» se refiere a las dimensiones generales, magnitud o extensión de algo. Se usa comúnmente cuando se habla de ropa, habitaciones, porciones o cualquier cantidad medible.

「size」は何かの全体的な寸法、規模、または範囲を指します。衣類、部屋、分量、または測定可能な量について話すときによく使われます。

'Size'는 무언가의 전체적인 치수, 크기, 범위를 가리킵니다. 의류, 방, 분량 등 측정 가능한 양을 논할 때 흔히 사용됩니다.

Examples

What size shoes do you wear?
你穿多大号的鞋？
¿Qué talla de zapatos usas?
靴のサイズはいくつですか？
신발 사이즈가 어떻게 되세요?
The size of the house was perfect for our family.
这所房子的大小非常适合我们家。
El tamaño de la casa era perfecto para nuestra familia.
その家の大きさは私たちの家族にぴったりでした。
그 집의 크기는 우리 가족에게 딱 맞았습니다.
I was surprised by the size of the crowd.
人群的规模让我感到惊讶。
Me sorprendió el tamaño de la multitud.
群衆の規模に驚きました。
군중의 규모에 놀랐습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'sise', a shortened form of 'assise' meaning 'a sitting' or 'regulation', from Latin 'assidere' (to sit beside). Originally referred to a fixed standard or regulation, then evolved to mean the dimensions of something.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal