small — little in size, amount, or degree; not large or big
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: little in size, amount, or degree; not large or big
Pronunciation (IPA): /smɔːl/
Example Sentences
- My phone is so small that I sometimes lose it in my own pocket!
- She made a small mistake on the test.
- The ant carried a crumb that looked huge compared to its small body.
small
ADJECTIVE[/smɔːl/]
little in size, amount, or degree; not large or big
A child holds a small muffin next to giant ones
Though small, she faces the tall wall!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Small derives from Old English 'smæl', a fundamental Germanic word inherited from Proto-Germanic ancestors. This ancient root has consistently denoted diminutive size across Germanic languages for millennia.
Breakdown
The word small is a simple, unaffixed Germanic root with no morphological breakdown; 'smæl' (Old English) directly means 'small' or 'narrow', evolving into the modern English form without prefix or suffix.
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📝Examples
“My phone is so small that I sometimes lose it in my own pocket!”
“She made a small mistake on the test.”
“The ant carried a crumb that looked huge compared to its small body.”
“He has a small appetite but a big mouth when it comes to complaining!”
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