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number vs size

size vs number

number and size both are nouns.

number is not an adjective while size is an adjective.

number and size both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
number Yes No Yes No
size Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, size is a hypernym of number; that is, size is a word with a broader meaning than number:
  • number: a clothing measurement
  • size: the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
number (noun) size (noun)
an item of clothing the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
a clothing measurement a large magnitude
one of a series published periodically the actual state of affairs
a symbol used to represent a number any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
a short performance that is part of a longer program
the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural)
a numbered item in a series
a select company of people
a concept of quantity involving zero and units
number (adjective) size (adjective)
(used in combination) sized
number (verb) size (verb)
place a limit on the number of make to a size; bring to a suitable size
determine the number or amount of sort according to size
enumerate cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
give numbers to
add up in number or quantity
put into a group
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