Size and Scale

above average in amount or size

The elephant was large, towering over the other animals in the savanna.

very large in size

The huge skyscraper dominated the city skyline.

extremely large in physical dimensions

The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo.

extremely large in size

The giant mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks disappearing into the clouds.

magnificent in size and appearance

The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight.

extremely large or heavy

The museum displayed a massive dinosaur skeleton.

extremely small

He found a tiny seashell on the beach.

below average in size

The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.

related to techniques or activities performed with a microscope to observe extremely small objects

The scientist conducted a microscopic examination of the tissue samples to identify abnormalities.

having a very small size

The baby wore a teeny hat that was adorable and snug.

created or drawn on a small scale

describing something that is small enough to fit in a pocket

He carried a pocket-sized notebook to jot down ideas on the go.

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

The issue was minor compared to the other challenges they faced.

describing something that is smaller than usual, typically in a cute or compact way

extremely small or minuscule in size

extremely small, typically between 1 and 100 billionths of a meter, where materials show unique properties

The nanoscale structure of materials can change how they conduct electricity.

a very young child

A babysitter was hired to take care of the baby while the parents were out.

smaller than the typical or expected size

below average in physical size

He had a small backpack that was easy to carry.

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small.

above average in size or extent

They live in a big house.

having a relatively large size

He carried a sizable backpack filled with camping gear for their weekend trip.

to grow or increase in size or dimensions

Our garden is enlarging as we add more plants and flowers.

to increase the size, scale, or dimensions of something, typically making it larger or more substantial than it was before

The company decided to upsize their office space to fit more employees.