Meaning & use

small

adjective·Everyday

Limited in size, amount, or extent compared with what is usual or expected.

See it in a sentence

They live in a small apartment near the city center.

Only a small crowd showed up for the early morning game.

A note on using this word

Small usually refers to physical size, while 'little' can also add an emotional or affectionate tone.

Words with a similar meaning

littletiny

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Words with an opposite meaning

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