Small: meaning, definitions and examples

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small

 

[ smษ”หl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

size

Of a size that is less than normal or usual.

Synonyms

little, miniature, petite, tiny

Examples of usage

  • It's a small car, perfect for city driving.
  • She has a small garden in the backyard.
  • The apartment is small but cozy.
  • The small child reached up to grab the cookie.
  • The small details make a big difference.
Context #2 | Noun

measurement

The opposite of large or big; not big in size.

Synonyms

little, miniature, petite, tiny

Examples of usage

  • She only needs a small portion of food.
  • He asked for a small glass of water.
  • The room is decorated with small furniture.
  • The small of the back is a sensitive area on the body.
  • I'll have a small coffee, please.

Translations

Translations of the word "small" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pequeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปะตะฝัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐใ•ใ„ (ใกใ„ใ•ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pequeรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผรงรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€ (jageun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ (xiวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญtill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆะบะตะฝั‚ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ (patara)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pequeรฑo

Etymology

The word 'small' originated from the Old English word 'smael' which meant slender, thin. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something of a size that is less than normal or usual. The word has been used in the English language for centuries and is commonly used in everyday conversations to describe objects, sizes, and measurements.

See also: smaller, smallest, smallness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #130, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.