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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Antonyms:
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:
smallPlural:
smallsAdjective
Base Form:
small
Comparative:
smallerSuperlative:
smallestIdioms, 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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