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small
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- pronunciation:
- smawl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
smaller, smallest |
| definition 1: |
little in size, number, or amount.
They live in a small house.A small crowd gathered in front of the stage.
- synonyms:
- little, slight
- antonyms:
- ample, big, generous, large, numerous, sizable, tall
- similar words:
- diminutive, light, miniature, slim, tiny, wee
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| definition 2: |
not important.
Except for a small mistake, her work was fine.- synonyms:
- insignificant, petty, slight, trivial
- antonyms:
- big, important, major, significant
- similar words:
- lesser, little, minor
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| definition 3: |
having little property or business.
The woman runs a small business out of her garage.- synonyms:
- minor, modest
- similar words:
- humble, lesser, moderate
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| definition 4: |
very young.
The small child is learning how to walk.- synonyms:
- little, young
- similar words:
- baby, wee
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| definition 5: |
weak or soft.
I could hardly hear her small voice.- synonyms:
- faint, weak
- similar words:
- delicate, light, muted, subdued
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| related words: |
compact, low, minute, modest, outside, petty, puny, remote, scant, short, snug, thin |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the narrow, lower part of the back.
He had a terrible ache in the small of his back. |
| derivation: |
smallness (n.) |
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