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size vs size up

size up vs size

size is a noun but size up is not a noun.

size is an adjective but size up is not an adjective.

size and size up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
size Yes Yes Yes No
size up No No Yes No
size (noun) size up (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) size up (adjective)
(used in combination) sized
size (verb) size up (verb)
make to a size; bring to a suitable size to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
sort according to size
cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
Difference between size and size up

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