small
/smɔl/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
noun
- 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.
- 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.