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size vs big

big vs size

size is a noun but big is not a noun.

size and big both are adjectives.

size is a verb but big is not a verb.

size is not an adverb while big is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
size Yes Yes Yes No
big No Yes No Yes
size (noun) big (noun)
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
a large magnitude
the actual state of affairs
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
size (adjective) big (adjective)
(used in combination) sized above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
conspicuous in position or importance
given or giving freely
generous and understanding and tolerant
marked by intense physical force
significant
prodigious
serious or severe
loud and firm
(of animals) fully developed
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
feeling self-importance
exhibiting self-importance
size (verb) big (verb)
make to a size; bring to a suitable size
sort according to size
cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
size (adverb) big (adverb)
in a boastful manner
in a major way
on a grand scale
extremely well
Difference between size and big

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