Elementary 1 - Measurement & Dimensions

Here you will learn some English words about measurement and dimensions, such as "large", "wide", and "thick", prepared for elementary level students.

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to increase

[Verb]

to become larger in amount or size

Ex: During rush hour , traffic congestion tends to increase on the main roads .

to decrease

[Verb]

to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The number of visitors to the museum has decreased this month .

degree

[noun]

a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or levels of intensity, such as Celsius degrees or a degree of pain

Ex: She turned the dial to adjust the oven to a higher degree.

size

[noun]

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

Ex: They discussed the size of the new refrigerator and whether it would fit in the kitchen space .

large

[Adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: He had a large collection of vintage cars , displayed proudly in his garage .

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 .

wide

[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

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

narrow

[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

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

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.

to add

[Verb]

(mathematics) to put numbers or amounts together and find the total

Ex: She quickly learned how to add, subtract , multiply , and divide .

to count

[Verb]

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

Ex: Right now , the cashier is actively counting the money in the cash register .

billion

[numeral]

the number 1 followed by 9 zeros

Ex: The government invested a billion dollars in infrastructure development .

amount

[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The chef adjusted the amount of seasoning in the dish to achieve the perfect balance of flavors .

percent

[Adverb]

in or for every one hundred, shown by the symbol (%)

Ex: The company offers a discount of 20 percent for bulk orders.

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Elementary 1 - Measurement & Dimensions