Small

/smoːl/

The meaning and definition of Small, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.
    “a small space of time”
  2. Young, as a child.
    “Remember when the children were small?”
noun
  1. Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms little microscopic minuscule minute tiny lowercase
Antonyms big capital generous large majuscule uppercase

Origin

From Middle English smal, from Old English smæl.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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