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size vs large

large vs size

size and large both are nouns.

size and large both are adjectives.

size is a verb but large is not a verb.

size is not an adverb while large is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
size Yes Yes Yes No
large Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, large is a hyponym of size; that is, large is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than size:
  • size: the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
  • large: a garment size for a large person
Other hyponyms of size include extra large, number, 8vo, eightvo, octavo, outsize, petite, 4to, quarto, regular, small, stout, tall, A1, A2, A5, A6, B0, B1, B2, B3, B4, C2, C3, C4, C5, B5, B6, C0, C1, C6, press sheet, coal size, size of coal.
size (noun) large (noun)
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is) a garment size for a large person
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) large (adjective)
(used in combination) sized above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
having broad power and range and scope
conspicuous in position or importance
generous and understanding and tolerant
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
ostentatiously lofty in style
fairly large or important in effect; influential
size (verb) large (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) large (adverb)
with the wind abaft the beam
at a distance, wide of something (as of a mark)
in a boastful manner
Difference between size and large

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