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size vs largeness

largeness vs size

size and largeness both are nouns.

size is an adjective but largeness is not an adjective.

size is a verb but largeness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
size Yes Yes Yes No
largeness Yes No No No
As nouns, largeness is a hyponym of size; that is, largeness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than size:
  • size: the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
  • largeness: the property of having a relatively great size
Other hyponyms of size include circumference, perimeter, bigness, littleness, smallness, distance, length.
size (noun) largeness (noun)
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is) the property of having a relatively great size
the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing) large or extensive in breadth or importance or comprehensiveness
a large magnitude the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
the actual state of affairs the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
size (adjective) largeness (adjective)
(used in combination) sized
size (verb) largeness (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)
Difference between size and largeness

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