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| king-size |
larger than the usual size. [1/2 definitions] |
| large |
of a size, or amount bigger than normal or average; not small. |
| least |
smallest in size, amount, or degree. [2/5 definitions] |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in amount or size. |
| lesser |
smaller in amount, size, degree, or importance. [1/2 definitions] |
| little |
small in size. [1/9 definitions] |
| long1 |
of a particular length in time or size. [1/6 definitions] |
| loss |
a decrease in size or amount. [1/5 definitions] |
| lynx |
a mammal in the cat family with soft, spotted fur, pointed ears, and a short tail. Several kinds of lynx live in Europe, North America, and Asia. They are carnivores and are related to other wild cats. The average lynx is about two to four times the size of a house cat. |
| magnificent |
very grand in size or splendid in beauty. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. [1/4 definitions] |
| major |
greater in size or number. [1/3 definitions] |
| mass |
size or bulk. [1/7 definitions] |
| massive |
making a strong impression because of great size or strength. [1/2 definitions] |
| match2 |
to be similar in size, color, or other qualities. [1/6 definitions] |
| measure |
the exact size, weight, or amount of something that is found by using a ruler, yardstick, scale, or similar device. [2/7 definitions] |
| measurement |
the specific size of something that is determined by measuring. [1/2 definitions] |
| medium |
middle or average in size or amount. [1/6 definitions] |
| mighty |
very large in size or power; huge. [1/2 definitions] |
| miniature |
A miniature is something that is exactly like something else but much smaller in size. [2 definitions] |
| minute2 |
very small in size or amount; tiny. [1/2 definitions] |
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