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pronunciation:
smawl
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb, noun
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: smaller, smallest
definition 1: relatively little in size, number, or amount.
An ant is small compared with an elephant.They live in a small but affordable house.A small crowd gathered in front of the courthouse.
 
synonyms:
bantam, little, minor, slight
antonyms:
ample, big, capacious, generous, large, numerous, prodigious, sizable, tall
similar words:
diminutive, itty-bitty, light, low, mean, miniature, nominal, slim, teeny, tiny, wee
definition 2: of limited importance; trivial.
It's just a small problem that we can fix easily.It's a small matter that we can talk about later.
synonyms:
insignificant, nugatory, petty, slight, trifling, trivial
antonyms:
big, important, major, significant, substantial
similar words:
inappreciable, inconsequential, lesser, little, minor, negligible, niggling, nominal, paltry, picayune
definition 3: having relatively little property or business.
They are small landowners compared with their neighbors.
synonyms:
minor, modest
similar words:
humble, lesser, moderate, unpretentious
definition 4: narrow, petty, or mean in spirit.
It is a small man who cannot admit his mistakes.
synonyms:
petty, small-minded
antonyms:
large
similar words:
insular, limited, little, mean, narrow, narrow-minded, provincial
definition 5: very young.
As a small child, he was afraid of the dark.
synonyms:
little, young
similar words:
baby, wee
definition 6: relatively weak in volume.
She made her request in a small voice.
synonyms:
faint, feeble, weak
antonyms:
loud
similar words:
delicate, light, muted, subdued
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part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in a small manner.
Thinking so small will keep you from succeeding in business.
similar words:
narrowly
definition 2: into small portions.
I had to cut the cake small.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: the narrow lower part of the back.
I get a pain in the small of my back when I drive for too long.
derivation: smallness (n.)
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