Word
sizable
Phoneticssiz·able
US/ˈsaɪzəbəɫ/
UK/sˈaɪzəbəl/
Definition
adj. fairly large in size or amount. You use this to describe something that is big enough to be important or impressive.
adj. considerable or substantial in magnitude, extent, or quantity. Often used to describe physical dimensions or abstract amounts like sums of money.
Examples
“The company received a sizable donation yesterday.”
“After years of saving, they finally had a sizable down payment for their first home.”
“The researchers noted a sizable discrepancy between the initial projections and the actual results, prompting a full review of the data collection methods.”
Examples
simple
“The company received a sizable donation yesterday.”
contextual
“After years of saving, they finally had a sizable down payment for their first home.”
complex
“The researchers noted a sizable discrepancy between the initial projections and the actual results, prompting a full review of the data collection methods.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often modified by 'quite' or 'rather'.
Real-World Examples
“The film won the Un Certain Regard award at Cannes in 1993, and a growing interest in Gypsy music created a sizable international audience for Gatlif’s films.” “The old Catholic church in Duratón had ample parking and was far enough from sizable towns to escape the largest crowds.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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