B116 words · Intermediate

Size & Speed vocabulary — B1

Vocabulary for size, amount and degree with finer shading — enormous, limited, sudden and frequently — the words learners use to grade how big, how much or how often something happens.

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enormous
/ɪˈnɔrməs/
Another word for massive — far bigger than you would ever expect.
Example: The whale was enormous, longer than the boat beside it.
loads
/loʊdz/
The informal word for a large amount of something, used about time, money or people.
Example: We've got loads of time before the film starts.
limited
/ˈlɪmətəd/
The opposite of plenty — not very much of something.
Example: Food supplies in the village were limited after the flood.
minor
/ˈmaɪnər/
The opposite of major — not very important or serious.
Example: It was only a minor problem, so we fixed it quickly.
extreme
/ɛkˈstrim/
The opposite of moderate — very intense, far beyond what's normal.
Example: Extreme weather conditions destroyed crops across the region.
broad
/brɔd/
Another word for wide — covering many different topics or subjects.
Example: The course covers a broad range of topics, from history to art.
massive
/ˈmæsɪv/
Another word for huge — used about something impressively big, often surprisingly so.
Example: They just built a massive shopping centre near us.
major
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
The opposite of minor — large or important enough to have a big effect.
Example: There's been a major change to the schedule.
moderate
/ˈmɑdərət/
The opposite of extreme — average in amount, not too much and not too little.
Example: The doctor recommended moderate exercise, not intense training.
restricted
/riˈstrɪktəd/
Another word for limited — used in formal writing about rules, access or amounts that are controlled.
Example: Access to the building is restricted after 6pm.
sudden
/ˈsʌdən/
The opposite of gradual — happening all at once, without warning.
Example: There was a sudden knock at the door that made her jump.
permanent
/ˈpɜrmənənt/
The opposite of temporary — lasting forever, with no end in sight.
Example: The scar left a permanent mark on his arm.
occasional
/əˈkeɪʒənəl/
The opposite of constant — only happening now and then.
Example: We still keep in touch, but only through occasional phone calls.
rapid
/ˈræpəd/
Another word for fast — used about growth or change happening quickly.
Example: The company saw rapid growth after launching its app.
instantly
/ˈɪnstəntli/
Another word for right away — with absolutely no delay at all.
Example: The screen went black and then came back on instantly.
frequently
/ˈfrikwəntli/
The formal word for often, used about things that happen again and again.
Example: The buses here run frequently, about every five minutes during rush hour.