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small

1 of 3adjective
/smɔl/
Forms:smaller,smallest
1

below average in physical size

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  • He had a small backpack that was easy to carry.
  • He lived in a small town with friendly neighbors.
  • The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight.
  • The toy car was small enough to fit in his pocket.
  • The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing.
Synonyms:
minibittielittleminuteitty-bittyweemidgetminusculeteensybantamteenyinfinitesimalpunyweensypint-sizebittycompactdiminutivelilliputiansmall-scaleminiatureshortshrimpypocket-sizedsmallishlowhalf-pintitsy-bitsyteensy-weensytinymicroscopic
Antonyms:
large
2

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

  • He made a small mistake on the test.
  • There was a small improvement in her performance.
  • They made a small change to the design.
  • Even a small effort can make a big difference.
  • There is a small risk of side effects with this medication.
Synonyms:
accidentalpifflingmarginallittlepiddlingfrivoloustrivialperipheralinconsequentialminorminimalmerepettyunimportantincidentallilliputianpaltrylimitedlightnuancedinsignificantpicayunepassingslightofftriflingmicroscopic
3

young or in the early stages of growth, often referring to children

  • The small boy eagerly explored the playground.
  • The small girl giggled as she played with her toys.
  • The small child watched the cartoon with wide eyes.
  • The small boy clung to his mother’s hand in the busy street.
  • The small girl was excited to start her first day of school.
Synonyms:
littleyoung
4

(of a business) operating with limited resources, revenue, and market reach, often serving a local or niche market

  • The small bakery prided itself on using local ingredients and traditional recipes.
  • Despite being a small bookstore, it had a loyal customer base and hosted regular community events.
  • The small café thrived by offering unique, homemade pastries and a cozy atmosphere.
  • She managed a small consulting firm that specialized in helping local startups.
  • The small farm produced organic vegetables and sold them at the local farmers’ market.
Synonyms:
modest
5

written in lowercase letters

  • The password must include at least one small letter.
  • She wrote her name in small letters on the form.
  • The instructions were printed in small type, making them hard to read.
  • The logo features a small “e” at the beginning.
  • The book title was written in small letters on the cover.
Synonyms:
littlelowercaseminuscule
6

involving narrow-minded actions or attitudes

  • His small attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to work together.
  • She felt hurt by his small gestures, which seemed insincere and lacking in warmth.
  • The small response to the charity fundraiser reflected a lack of community support.
  • Her small actions of withholding praise were a clear sign of her envy.
  • The small gesture of congratulating his friend on a promotion showed how begrudging he was.
Synonyms:
parochialnarrowsmall-mindedclose-mindedinsularbigotedlittlepettynarrow-mindedtrivial