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Meaning of small

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

small

Pronunciation:/smoːl//smɑl//smɔːl//smɔl/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make little or less.

  2. To become small; to dwindle.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

    Example: A small group.

  2. Young, as a child.

    Example: Remember when the children were small?

  3. (writing, incomparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.

  4. Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.

adverb

Definitions

  1. In a small fashion.

  2. In or into small pieces.

  3. To a small extent.

  4. In a low tone; softly.