Definition of small
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: having comparatively little size or slight dimensions
b
: lowercase
2a
: minor in influence, power, or rank
b
: operating on a limited scale
3
: lacking in strength
a small voice
4a
: little or close to zero in an objectively measurable aspect (such as quantity)
b
: made up of few or little units
6
: limited in degree
small
adverbDefinition of small (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: in or into small pieces
2
: without force or loudness
speak as small as you will— William Shakespeare
3
: in a small manner
small
nounDefinition of small (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a part smaller and especially narrower than the remainder
the small of the back
2a
smalls plural
: small-sized products
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Time Traveler for small
The first known use of small was before the 12th century
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