small

/smɔl/
adjective
  1. Of a size that is less than average or usual; not large or big.
    • The puppy was so small it fit in the palm of my hand.
    • We need a small table for the corner of the room.
    • She lives in a small apartment in the city.
  2. Younger than usual; not fully grown.
    • She has two small dogs that are still puppies.
    • When I was small, I loved to play in the park.
    • The small children played together in the sandbox.
  3. Not important or significant; minor.
    • Don't worry about small mistakes; everyone makes them.
    • He made a small change to the document.
    • It was only a small problem, easily fixed.
  4. Limited in amount, degree, or scope.
    • The company started with a small budget.
    • There is only a small chance of rain today.
    • She received a small raise this year.
  5. Humble or modest in character or behavior.
    • They live a small life, content with what they have.
    • He felt small after being criticized in front of everyone.
    • She made a small apology for her rude comment.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A small size or a person or thing that is small.
    • In the painting, the small in the corner is a tiny bird.
    • I ordered the small, but it was still too big.
    • The store sells sizes from small to extra large.
  2. The narrow part of something, especially the lower back.
    • The massage focused on the small of her back.
    • He felt a pain in the small of his back after lifting the box.
    • She wore a belt that cinched at the small of her waist.
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