smaller — Comparative form of small; less in size, amount, extent, or intensity than something else being compared.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Comparative form of small; less in size, amount, extent, or intensity than something else being compared.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsmɔː.lɚ/
Example Sentences
- My dog thinks he's a lion, but he's actually smaller than my neighbor's cat
- The new apartment is smaller but much more expensive
- He wanted to buy a smaller phone, but ended up with one the size of a tablet
smaller
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsmɔː.lɚ/]
Comparative form of small; less in size, amount, extent, or intensity than something else being compared.
Comparative form of small; less in size, amount, extent, or intensity than something else being compared.
Though smaller than the taller, he's still a true baller!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'smael' meaning 'narrow' or 'slender', which evolved from Proto-Germanic roots. The comparative suffix '-er' was added to create the form meaning 'more small'.
Breakdown
small (from Old English 'smael' meaning narrow/slender) + -er (comparative suffix meaning 'more')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My dog thinks he's a lion, but he's actually smaller than my neighbor's cat”
“The new apartment is smaller but much more expensive”
“He wanted to buy a smaller phone, but ended up with one the size of a tablet”
“Each generation of computers becomes smaller and more powerful”
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