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    Small

    /smɔːl/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small person or thing.
    He is the smallest in his class.
    adjective
    Of a size that is less than normal or usual.
    She bought a small car to navigate the city streets more easily.
    Not large in amount or degree; insignificant.
    He only received a small raise this year.
    Lacking power, influence, or importance.
    In the grand scheme of things, his problems seemed small.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'smale', from Old English 'smæl'; related to Dutch 'smal' and German 'schmal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    small talk
    Casual or light conversation.
    small world
    A phrase used to express surprise at an unexpected connection.
    in small doses
    To consume or do something in limited amounts.

    Related Words

    smaller
    Comparative form of small; lesser in size.
    smallness
    The quality or condition of being small.
    smidgen
    A small amount.

    Slang Meanings

    Small fry
    He may be small fry in the corporate world, but he's making waves.
    Small potatoes
    That issue is just small potatoes in the grand scheme of things.