1. Adjective form
Having little size, compared with other things of the same kind; little in quantity or degree; diminutive; not large or extended in dimension; not great; not much; inconsiderable; as, a small man; a small river.
2. Adjective form
Being of slight consequence; feeble in influence or importance; unimportant; trivial; insignificant; as, a small fault; a small business.
3. Adjective form
Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; -- sometimes, in reproach, paltry; mean.
4. Adjective form
Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short; as, after a small space.
5. Adjective form
Weak; slender; fine; gentle; soft; not loud.
6. Adverb
In or to small extent, quantity, or degree; little; slightly.
7. Adverb
Not loudly; faintly; timidly.
8. Noun
The small or slender part of a thing; as, the small of the leg or of the back.
9. Noun
Smallclothes.
10. Noun
Same as Little go. See under Little, a.
11. Verb
To make little or less.
12. Adjective
slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope; "a series of death struggles with small time in between"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
13. Noun
a garment size for a small person
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
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