Adjectives of Size and Quantity - Adjectives of Dimension

Adjectives of dimension are used to describe the size, extent, or measurements of an object or concept.

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long

[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.

short

[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The dog 's leash had a short chain , keeping him close while walking in crowded areas .

deep

[Adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: They drilled a hole that was two meters deep to reach the underground pipes .

wide

[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .

thick

[Adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The book 's cover is made from cardboard that 's half an inch thick, giving it durability .

thin

[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: She layered the thin slices of cucumber on the sandwich for added crunch .

tall

[Adjective]

having greater than average height

Ex: Do you know how tall the Eiffel Tower is ?

broad

[Adjective]

having a large distance between one side and another

Ex: The river was half a mile broad at its widest point .

vast

[Adjective]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

Ex: From the top of the mountain , they could see the vast valley below , dotted with tiny villages .

narrow

[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow bridge could only accommodate one car at a time , causing traffic delays .

shallow

[Adjective]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The river became shallow during the dry season , exposing rocks and sandbars .

spacious

[Adjective]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .

lofty

[Adjective]

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

Ex: The mountain range stretched into the distance , its lofty peaks shrouded in mist .

stubby

[Adjective]

short and thick in proportion to the length

Ex: Despite his stubby legs , the dog was surprisingly fast and agile .

elongated

[Adjective]

long and thin, often more than expected or typical

Ex: Due to his elongated limbs, Mark excelled in sports like swimming and basketball.

ultra-wide

[Adjective]

exceptionally wide, exceeding standard measurements

Ex: The movie theater screen was ultra-wide, enveloping the audience in a panoramic view of the film .

extensive

[Adjective]

covering a large area

Ex: Japan 's extensive rail network allows for efficient travel across the country .

Adjectives of Size and Quantity

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