small

The definition of small is someone or something that is little or young.

(adjective)

See small in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

little in size, esp. when compared with others of the same kind; not large or big; limited in size
1. little in quantity, extent, numbers, value, duration, etc.: a small income
2. of slight intensity; of limited degree or scope
3. consisting of relatively few units; numerically low
of little importance or significance; trivial
young: a book for small children
having relatively little investment, capital, etc.: a small business
small-minded; mean; petty
1. of low or inferior rank; ordinary; not notable
2. modest or humble
gentle and low; soft: said of sound or the voice
diluted; light; weak: small ale
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Origin: ME smal, narrow, slender < OE smæl, akin to Ger schmal, narrow < IE base *(s)mēlo-, smaller animal: see mal-

adverb

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See small in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective small·er, small·est

Being below the average in size or magnitude.
Limited in importance or significance; trivial: a small matter.
Limited in degree or scope: small farm operations.
Lacking position, influence, or status; minor: “A crowd of small writers had vainly attempted to rival Addison” (Thomas Macaulay).
Unpretentious; modest: made a small living; helped the cause in my own small way.
Not fully grown; very young.
Narrow in outlook; petty: a small mind.
Having been belittled; humiliated: Their comments made me feel small.
Diluted; weak. Used of alcoholic beverages.
Lacking force or volume: a small voice.

adverb

noun

A part that is smaller or narrower than the rest: the small of the back.
smalls
a. Small things considered as a group.
b. Chiefly British Small items of clothing.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English smal

Origin: , from Old English smǽl

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