smaller

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈsmɔːlə/ 🇺🇸 /ˈsmɔlɜr/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Comparative form of 'small'; of lesser size, amount, degree, or importance.
  2. adverb
    To a lesser extent or degree; in a smaller manner (informal).

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: smaller Superlative: smallest

Collocations

small talksmall businesssmall changesmall printsmall worldfeel small

Derivatives

smallishsmallnesssmall-scalesmall-timesmallpox

Synonyms

littletinyminiaturecompactslightpetite

Antonyms

largebighugeenormous

Commonly confused

little
EN: 'Small' is more neutral and objective about size; 'little' often carries emotional connotations such as endearment or contempt.

Spelling tips

EN: No common spelling issues. The comparative and superlative are formed regularly with -er and -est.

💬 Examples

  1. The smaller portion was still enough to satisfy her hunger.

  2. We decided to start smaller and grow the business gradually.