English · Adjectives
smaller
/ˈsmɔːlər/
[/ˈsmɔːlər/]
comparative of small
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'small'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more small than the other.
Example
A mouse is smaller than a cat.
A mouse is smaller than a cat.
Etymology
From 'small' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.