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Pronunciation: [/smɔl/]

Word

small: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use small in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “size”

(adjective) when something is little in size or not very big. If a toy can fit in your hand or a puppy is not large, then they are small.

Example

The small kitten played with a ball of yarn.

Example

The big elephant scared the small mouse.

Example

Is the toy car big or small?

Context: “general”

(noun) a word used to describe something that is little in size. When you talk about a tiny object, you are using the word small.

Example

The small of her back was ticklish.

Example

He preferred a big piece of cake over a small one.

Example

Can you find something in the room that is small?

How to pronounce small

Pronunciation: [/smɔl/]

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