Small Definition

smôl
smaller, smallest
adjective
smaller, smallest
Little in size, esp. when compared with others of the same kind; not large or big; limited in size.
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Of little importance or significance; trivial.
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Young.
A book for small children.
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Having relatively little investment, capital, etc.
A small business.
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Small-minded; mean; petty.
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adverb
In small pieces.
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In a low, faint tone; softly.
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In a small manner.
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noun
A part that is smaller or narrower than the rest.
The small of the back.
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Small things or articles collectively.
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The small or narrow part.
The small of the back.
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pronoun

A surname​.

Wiktionary
idiom
feel small
  • to feel shame or humiliation
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Other Word Forms of Small

Noun

Singular:
small
Plural:
smalls

Adjective

Base Form:
small
Comparative:
smaller
Superlative:
smallest

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Small

  • feel small

Origin of Small

  • Middle English smal from Old English smæl

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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