size

/saɪz/noun
Early Childhood
1

The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.

2

A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.

3

The number of edges in a graph.

4

Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.

5

An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls

6

Ellipsis of chili size (“hamburger served with chili con carne”).

7

An assize.

8

A regulation, piece of ordinance.

9

A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.

10

A fixed standard for the magnitude, quality, quantity etc. of goods, especially food and drink.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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