A1adjective 1K

Small

🇬🇧 UK /["/smɔːl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/smɔːl/"]/

Meaning of Small

not large in size, number, degree, amount, etc.

In simple words: Not big in size.

Small in a sentence

• She has a small puppy that loves to play.
• The small house was cozy and warm.
• He took a small bite of his food.
• The children are playing with a small ball in the park.
• I found a small book on the shelf.

How to use Small

Use 'small' when describing size, usually negative or neutral. Don't use it for formal contexts like technical descriptions where precision is needed.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a tiny ant; it's small!

Related words

Collocations with Small

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• for
• big and small
• large and small
• smaller and smaller

Synonyms for Small

• petite
• tiny
• minute
• compact
• slight

Opposites of Small

• large
• big
• huge

Common mistakes with Small

• Confusing 'small' with 'little' in size comparisons.
• Using 'small' to describe quantity when 'few' is more appropriate.
• 'Small' may be incorrectly used as a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Small

What does Small mean?

Not big in size.

What is the definition of Small?

not large in size, number, degree, amount, etc.

How do you use Small in a sentence?

She has a small puppy that loves to play.

Can you give another example of Small?

The small house was cozy and warm.

What are synonyms for Small?

Common alternatives include petite, tiny, minute, compact, slight.

What is the opposite of Small?

Opposite meanings include large, big, huge.

What words go with Small?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, for, big and small, large and small, smaller and smaller.

What are common mistakes when using Small?

Confusing 'small' with 'little' in size comparisons. Using 'small' to describe quantity when 'few' is more appropriate. 'Small' may be incorrectly used as a noun.

How do you pronounce Small?

US: /["/smɔːl/"]/, UK: /["/smɔːl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Small?

Use 'small' when describing size, usually negative or neutral. Don't use it for formal contexts like technical descriptions where precision is needed.

What CEFR level is Small?

"Small" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.