small

/smoːl//smɑl//smoːl//smɔːl//smɔl//smɑl/

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Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables1

Simple pronunciation

Analysis:

• Common vocabulary word
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noun

1. Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

verb

1. To make little or less.

2. To become small; to dwindle.

adjective

1. Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

2. Young, as a child.

"Remember when the children were small?"

3. (writing, incomparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.

4. Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.

5. Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.

"a small space of time"

6. Slender, gracefully slim.

Synonyms

≠ Antonyms

big capital generous large big capital majuscule uppercase adult grown-up

adverb

1. In a small fashion.

2. In or into small pieces.

3. To a small extent.

4. In a low tone; softly.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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