Small Meaning in English
word
/ˈsmɔɫ/
smawl
/smˈɔːl/
smawl
Definition
Not large in size or amount; less than average or usual.
Usage & Nuances
'Small' is mainly used for physical size but can describe amounts ('small difference') or ages ('small child'). Common collocations: 'small amount', 'small town', 'small business'. Do not confuse with 'little'—'small' refers to size, 'little' can also express affection.
Spanish: pequeñoPortuguese (BR): pequenoPortuguese (PT): pequenoChinese (Simplified): 小Chinese (Traditional): 小Hindi: छोटाArabic: صغيرBengali: ছোটRussian: маленькийJapanese: 小さいVietnamese: nhỏKorean: 작은Turkish: küçükUrdu: چھوٹاIndonesian: kecil
Example Sentences
The dog is small and white.
basic
She lives in a small house.
basic
Can I have a small coffee, please?
basic
It’s a small world after all!
natural
He made a small mistake, but it’s not a big deal.
natural
This restaurant is small but always full of people.
natural