Commentary: SIZE[+quantity][+magnitude]
Examples:
Look at the size of those waves breaking on the shore!
It's the only city of any size in that whole region.
This forest is approximately the size of Connecticut.
They haven't fully grasped the size of the problem. (abstract sense)
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 5
Commentary: SIZE[+quantity][+measurement][+graduated][+series]
NOTE: implies a set of measurements, not a single one (see Sense 1)
Examples:
Mary wears a size 6.
These boards are all cut to size. (a specified measurement)
Bob's feet are a size 10.
They don't have this suit in my size.
Tina is a size 2.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: SIZE[+substance][+glutinous][+resin/+glue/+varnish] [+role][+agent][+filling][+stiffener/+color]
Examples:
Clothing manufactures put size into fabrics to stiffen them.
The size in new clothes will wash out easily.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: SIZE[+state][+current][+social][+physical]
Examples:
That's about the size of it in regards to our home renovation.
As things stand now, that's the size of it.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4