small
adj., small·er, small·est.
- Being below the average in size or magnitude.
- Limited in importance or significance; trivial: a small matter.
- Limited in degree or scope: small farm operations.
- Lacking position, influence, or status; minor: “A crowd of small writers had vainly attempted to rival Addison” (Thomas Macaulay).
- Unpretentious; modest: made a small living; helped the cause in my own small way.
- Not fully grown; very young.
- Narrow in outlook; petty: a small mind.
- Having been belittled; humiliated: Their comments made me feel small.
- Diluted; weak. Used of alcoholic beverages.
- Lacking force or volume: a small voice.
adv.
- In small pieces: Cut the meat up small.
- Without loudness or forcefulness; softly.
- In a small manner.
SYNONYMS small, diminutive, little, miniature, minuscule, minute, petite, tiny, wee. These adjectives mean being notably below the average in size or magnitude: a small house; diminutive in stature; little hands; a miniature camera; a minuscule amount of rain; minute errors; a petite figure; tiny feet; a wee puppy.
ANTONYM large
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