Small Definition & Meaning
small
- adverb
- on a small scale; "think small"
- adjective
- limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a little dining room"; "a little house"; "a small car"; "a little (or small) group"
- limited in size or scope; "a small business"; "a newspaper with a modest circulation"; "small-scale plans"; "a pocket- size country"
- (of children and animals) young, immature; "what a big little boy you are"; "small children"
- slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope; "a series of death struggles with small time in between"
- low or inferior in station or quality; "a humble cottage"; "a lowly parish priest"; "a modest man of the people"; "small beginnings"
- lowercase; "little a"; "small a"; "e.e.cummings's poetry is written all in minuscule letters"
- (of a voice) faint; "a little voice"; "a still small voice"
- have fine or very small constituent particles; "a small misty rain"
- not large but sufficient in size or amount; "a modest salary"; "modest inflation"; "helped in my own small way"
- made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth); "her comments made me feel small"
- noun
- the slender part of the back
- a garment size for a small person
"Small" in song lyrics
See how small is used in real songs:
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"I'm gonna ask do you wanna live small?"
3rd Bass — No Static at All -
"Like big and small"
Aceyalone — The Balance -
"Cause you're lookin down at me like I'm two feet small"
Aceyalone — Not When You Get Down
Words that rhyme with small
Usage tips for "small"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "small" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for small to find words that pair well.