English · Adjectives
small
/smɔːl/
[/smɔːl/]
little in size
Beginneradjective
Definition
Little in size, amount, or degree.
Example
She kept her savings in a small box on the kitchen shelf.
She kept her savings in a small box on the kitchen shelf.
Etymology
From Old English "smael," slender or narrow.
How & Where It’s Used
A basic size adjective; "little" is the more emotional synonym.