small
🇺🇸
/smɔːl/
🇬🇧
/smɔːl/
adjective
A1
not big in size or amount
The small box fits in my pocket.
A1
a size that is not big
I need a small shirt because the large one is too big.
R
not as big as others of the same type
The small intestine is part of our digestive system.
A1
young
They have three small children who love to play.
A2
not important
She found a small mistake in the report.
A2
not doing business in a big way
Many small businesses need help to grow.
R
not a capital letter
Write 'cat' with a small 'c' at the beginning.
R
not much
There is small hope that the weather will improve.
adverb
R
into little pieces
Cut the vegetables small for the soup.
R
in a small way
Write your name small at the bottom of the page.
noun
R
the curved lower part of the back
He felt pain in the small of his back after lifting the heavy box.
R
small clothing items like underwear
She packed her smalls in the top drawer.
translation
not big in size or amount; a size that is not big; not as big as others of the same type; young; not important; not doing business in a big way; not a capital letter; not much
into little pieces; in a small way
the curved lower part of the back; small clothing items like underwear
Word Forms
Comparative
smaller
Superlative
smallest
Plural
smalls