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/
Korean meaning: 크기나 양, 정도가 작은; 큰 것의 반대
Korean pronunciation: 스몰 (강세: 스몰)
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
💡 Concept
A child holds a small muffin next to giant ones
🎵 Rhyme
Though small, she faces the tall wall!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/smɔːl/
🇬🇧 UK/smɔːl/
🌳Etymology
Rootsmall
Origin
고대 영어 'smæl'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족 공통 조상어에서 온 단어입니다. 수천 년 동안 '작다'는 의미로 사용되어 온 매우 기본적인 어휘입니다.
🎵Rhyme
allcallfalltallwall
all
call
fall
tall
wall
🔗Collocations
small business
small talk
small change
small wonder
think small
small fortune
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“He has a small appetite but a big mouth when it comes to complaining!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
littletinypetitecompactminiature
Antonyms
biglargehuge
Related
sizescaledimensionminor
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