Pronunciation

/smaʊl/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Having a relatively small size, dimension, or quantity; not large. For example: “The small house was cozy.”
• Adjective: 2. Characterized by minor importance, insignificance, or triviality. For example: “Her concerns were small matters compared to the global crisis.”
• Adverb: In a small manner or degree. For example: “She spoke softly, almost in a whisper.”

Phrases

• “Be small-minded” implies having a limited perspective or narrow thinking.
• “A small victory” signifies a minor triumph or accomplishment.
• “Small talk” refers to informal conversation about unimportant topics.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The small dog fit easily in the palm of her hand.”
• Adverb: “He made a small adjustment to the recipe to suit his taste.”
• Noun: “She appreciated the small acts of kindness from her friends.”

Synonyms

• Tiny
• Petite
• Little
• Miniature
• Insignificant
• Trivial
• Modest
• Compact
• Nipper
• Short

Antonyms

• Large
• Big
• Huge
• Enormous
• Gigantic
• Immense
• Jumbo
• Mammoth
• Colossal
• Massive