Smaller: meaning, definitions and examples

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smaller

[ ˈsmɔːlər ]

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size

Comparative form of the adjective 'small'. Having a size less than average or usual.

Synonyms

lesser, lesser-sized, tinier

Examples of usage

The smaller box is on the top shelf.
She prefers smaller dogs over larger ones.

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size

In a small size or to a small extent.

Synonyms

less, to a lesser degree

Examples of usage

She smiled smaller than usual.
He sings smaller than his brother.

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mathematics

A number or quantity that is less than another.

Synonyms

inferior, lesser

Examples of usage

The smaller of the two numbers is 5.
Find the smaller angle in the triangle.

Translations

Translations of the word "smaller" in other languages:

🇵🇹 menor

🇮🇳 छोटा

🇩🇪 kleiner

🇮🇩 lebih kecil

🇺🇦 менший

🇵🇱 mniejszy

🇯🇵 より小さい

🇫🇷 plus petit

🇪🇸 más pequeño

🇹🇷 daha küçük

🇰🇷 더 작은

🇸🇦 أصغر

🇨🇿 menší

🇸🇰 menší

🇨🇳 更小的

🇸🇮 manjši

🇮🇸 minni

🇰🇿 кішірек

🇬🇪 უფრო მცირე

🇦🇿 daha kiçik

🇲🇽 más pequeño

Word origin

The word 'smaller' originated from the Old English word 'smælra', which is the comparative form of 'smæl' meaning 'small'. Over time, the word has evolved to its current form and usage in the English language. The concept of comparing sizes and quantities has been an essential part of human communication and has led to the development of words like 'smaller' to express this comparison.