Small
Adjective 🎵 1 Syllable (s · mal · l)
SMALL
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📖 Definitions & Word Senses
1 Core Meaning🔍 Difference Between Similar Words
Small vs. Little
While Small and Little share similar meanings, 'Small' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.
💬 Example Sentences in Stories
🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)
Common word combinations kids encounter in storybooks:
🎭 Fun Phrases & Idioms
📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses
| Base Adjective | small |
| Comparative (-er) | smaller |
| Superlative (-est) | smallest |
| Adverb Form (-ly) | smallly |
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Score: ⭐ 1 StarQuestion: Which of these best describes "Small"?
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🌟 Similar Words (Synonyms)
⚡ Opposite Words (Antonyms)
💡 Grammar & Usage Tips
- Descriptive Modifier: Place directly before nouns (*a small friend*) or after linking verbs (*is small*).
- Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-1.
⚠️ Common Spelling & Sound Pitfalls
- Spelling Check: Sound out each phoneme (onset and coda) carefully when writing this word in spelling tests.
🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin
ORIGIN: Old English & Anglo-Saxon tradition
Preserved through centuries of English storytelling, children's rhymes, and schoolbook readers to describe foundational concepts in daily life.
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🌐 In Other World Languages
Verified Translations🔍 Related Kids Words
The cool time of the evening when tiny drops of water begin to form and fall on the grass.
To happen to someone, usually describing an event or something that occurs.
To drop down quickly from a high place to the ground, like a ripe red apple tumbling off a tree branch.
To bring a fact or memory back into your mind, like trying to remember where you left your favorite toy.
A strong rope or tackle used on a ship to lift the heavy anchor.
A hidden danger, trap, or unexpected problem that can catch you by surprise.