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- Dictionarysmall/smɔːl/
adjective
- 1. of a size that is less than normal or usual: "the room was small and quiet" Similar Opposite
- 2. insignificant; unimportant: "these are small points" Similar Opposite
plural
- 1. small items of clothing, especially underwear. informal British
- 2. a gratuity or small gift of money. West Indian
adverb
- 1. into small pieces: "cut the okra up small"
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1. a. : having comparatively little size or slight dimensions. b. : lowercase. 2. a. : minor in influence, power, or rank. b. : operating on a limited scale. 3. : lacking in strength. a small voice. 4. a. : little or close to zero in an objectively measurable aspect (such as quantity) b. : made up of few or little units. 5. a.
What is a basic definition of small? Small is an adjective that describes something as little or not of large size. Small can also describe something as being low in number or amount.
SMALL definition: 1. little in size or amount when compared with what is typical or average: 2. A small child is a…. Learn more.
A small person, thing, or amount of something is not large in physical size. She is small for her age. [+ for] The window was far too small for him to get through. Next door to the garage is a small orchard area. Stick them on using a small amount of glue. Synonyms: little, minute, tiny, slight More Synonyms of small.
When someone makes you feel small, that's not a physical thing: it means they made you feel bad, like less of a person. A Yorkie is a small dog, but it's not small compared to a mouse. Everything is small (and large) compared to something else.
Noun. Idiom. Filter. adjective. smaller, smallest. Little in size, esp. when compared with others of the same kind; not large or big; limited in size. Webster's New World. Of little importance or significance; trivial. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Young. A book for small children. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
1. a. Being below average in size: a small car. b. Being below average in quantity or extent: a small donation; a small project. 2. Limited in importance or significance; trivial: a small matter. 3. Having limited position, influence, or status; minor: "A crowd of small writers had vainly attempted to rival Addison" (Thomas Macaulay). 4.
little in size or amount when compared with what is typical or average: a small dog / house / car / country. I'd rather live in a small town than a big city. Would you like a large or small cola with your burger? Ella is the smallest girl in her class. too small for That jacket's too small for you. small for He's small for his age.
Definition of small adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
small adjective (LITTLE) Add to word list. A1. little in size or amount: They live in a small apartment near Times Square. We teach the children in small groups. Fewer examples. Taken in small doses, this drug is completely harmless. It's a small house but at least there's a garden.
