Small

Pronunciation: /smɔːl/

Definitions of small

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'small' describing the size of an object

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small dog.

A2 She lives in a small apartment.

B1 The town has a small population.

B2 I prefer small gatherings over big parties.

C1 The small details make a big difference in this project.

C2 The small nuances in his performance set him apart from other actors.

Examples of small in a Sentence

formal The small size of the apartment made it difficult to fit all the furniture.

informal I found a small cafe down the street that serves amazing coffee.

slang Let's hit up that small burger joint for lunch.

figurative His influence may seem small, but it has a big impact on the community.

Grammatical Forms of small

• past tense: small
• plural: smalls
• comparative: smaller
• superlative: smallest
• present tense: small
• future tense: will small
• perfect tense: have small
• continuous tense: am smalling
• singular: small
• positive degree: small
• infinitive: to small
• gerund: smalling
• participle: smalling

Origin and Evolution of small

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'small' originated from the Old English word 'smæl'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'small' has retained its meaning of being little in size or amount, but it has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to describe things that are insignificant or unimportant.