SMALL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SMALL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SMALL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Small

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

Old English smæl, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch smal and German schmal

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: smɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

of a size that is less than normal or usual

Short Definition:

of size that is less than normal or usual

Examples:
  • the room was small and quiet
  • the small hill that sheltered the house
Definition:

insignificant; unimportant

Short Definition:

insignificant

Examples:
  • these are small points

Word: Small

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: smɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

small items of clothing, especially underwear.

Short Definition:

small items of clothing

Definition:

a gratuity or small gift of money.

Short Definition:

gratuity or small gift of money

Word: Small

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: smɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

into small pieces

Short Definition:

into small pieces

Examples:
  • cut the okra up small

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