English · Adjectives

small

/smɔːl/

[/smɔːl/]

little in size

Beginneradjective

Definition

Little in size, amount, or degree.

Example

She kept her savings in a small box on the kitchen shelf.

She kept her savings in a small box on the kitchen shelf.

Etymology

From Old English "smael," slender or narrow.

How & Where It’s Used

A basic size adjective; "little" is the more emotional synonym.

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