Definition Synonyms
Definition of small - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
measurementlimited in size or amount, not large
- The small box fit in my pocket.
2.
ageyoung or not mature
- The small puppy played in the yard.
3.
soundquiet or faint in sound
- She spoke in a small voice.
4.
importancenot significant or important
- It was a small mistake, easily fixed.
5.
writingwritten in lowercase letters
- Use small letters for the password.
6.
demeanorRare modest or humble in natureRare
- He remained small despite his success.
Noun
1.
measurementsize category for items like clothes
- She wears a small in shirts.
2.
clothesitem labeled size S
- I bought a small at the store.
3.
bodylower curved part of the back
- She felt pain in the small of her back.
Adverb
softlyin a gentle, quiet way
- She spoke small to avoid waking the baby.
Expressions with small
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coins of little value carried in pockets
He paid the bus fare with small change.
minor but impressive achievement
Completing the project on time was a small miracle.
text in a document printed in small size
Always read the small print before signing a contract.
casual conversation about everyday things, often to be polite
We made small talk while waiting for the bus.
written using very tiny letters or type
The warning is in small print on the label.
gradually or step by step
She completed the project in small stages.
expresses surprise at unexpected coincidences
I met my old friend in Japan. It is a small world!
chat politely about unimportant things
They made small talk while waiting for the bus.
regardless of size or extent, it matters
Every donation counts, no matter how small.
used to show surprise at an unexpected connection or coincidence
You know my cousin too? What a small world!
one who is highly ranked in a small or unimportant group
He is a big fish in a small pond at his local club.
require a large amount of money to buy
The new car will cost a small fortune.
experience a sense of inferiority or insignificance
His harsh criticism made her feel small.
the world is more connected than it seems
I met my old friend in Japan. It's a small world.
slightly smaller than usual or than needed
The shirt is on the small side for me.
large amount of money, often more than expected
That car cost a small fortune!
people or things considered unimportant
In the corporate world, newcomers are often treated as small fry..
small amount of money
The bonus was small potatoes for the millionaire.
insignificant cost or effort compared to benefits
The inconvenience was a small price for such a great view.
minor cost for a greater benefit
Missing the party was a small price to pay for success.
television screen as opposed to cinema screen
Many actors transition from the big screen to the small screen.
expression of surprise at unexpected connections
I met my cousin in Japan, small world!
worry about unimportant or minor details
Don't sweat the small stuff at work.
limit yourself by not using your full potential
She decided not to play small anymore.
Origin of small
Old English, smæl (narrow)
Terms with small included in their meaning
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watercraft
small vessel for travel on water
soapy liquid
small round sphere of liquid with air inside
physics
small round pockets of air in a liquid
clothing
small disc for fastening clothes
clothing
small fasteners on clothing for securing two parts
domestic animal
small domesticated feline animal kept as a pet
confectionery
small sweet covered with chocolate
medical
small paper-wrapped roll of tobacco for smoking
kitchenware
small open container for drinking
toy figure
small model of a human used as a child's toy
symbol
small round mark or spot
liquid
small amount of liquid in a round shape
small quantity
not many but more than one
insect
plural of fly, a small winged insect
animals
small tailless amphibian with long hind legs
measurement
small in size or amount
height
having a small distance from base to top
animal
small to medium-sized primate with a tail
animal
small rodent with a long tail
small amount
no more than, just
clothing
small bag in clothing for carrying items
animal
small mammal with long ears and fluffy tail
animal
small rodent known for its long tail and sharp teeth
animal
small rodents with long tails and sharp teeth
Examples of small in a sentence
The small amount of sugar was just right. The small child was learning to walk. She has a small kitten that needs care. He whispered in a small tone. The music was played at a small volume. The error was small and didn't affect the outcome.
Her small contribution went unnoticed in the grand scheme. Write your email address in small letters. The sign uses small letters beneath the logo. She was praised for her small demeanor at the award ceremony. Despite his wealth, he maintained a small presence in the community. The store ran out of smalls quickly. I need a small for this brand's jeans. She ordered a small from the online store. The small was too tight for him. He rubbed the small of his back after gardening. A warm compress soothed her small. He whispered small so no one else could hear. The wind blew small through the open window.
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- French:petit, taille petite, ...
- German:klein, Klein, ...
- Italian:piccolo, taglia piccola, ...
- Spanish:pequeño, talla pequeña, ...
- Portuguese:pequeno, tamanho S, ...
- Chinese:小的, 小号, ...
- Japanese:小さな, スモール, ...
- Arabic:صَغِير, مِقاس صَغير, ...
- Hebrew:קָטָן, סְמוֹל, ...
- Russian:маленький, размер S, ...
- Ukrainian:малий, розмір S, ...
- Hindi:छोटा, स्मॉल, ...
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