small

Adjective · English

Meaning 1

of a size that is less than normal or average

(of a size that is less than normal or average)

Example

It is a small but beautiful cottage.

Meaning 2

of little importance, significance, or scope

(of little importance, significance, or scope)

Example

They argued over a small matter that hardly mattered at all.

Synonyms

little, tiny, miniature, compact, slight

Grammar

comparative
smaller
superlative
smallest

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