CEFR A1

smaller

adjective

Meaning

Comparing two things, one is less large than the other.

Examples

This new phone is smaller than my old one.
The kitten is much smaller than its mother.

Synonyms: little, slight, diminutive, minuscule

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smaller (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɔːlər/

Definition

Comparing two things, one is less large than the other.

Examples

This new phone is smaller than my old one.
The kitten is much smaller than its mother.
We need a smaller box to fit these items.

How to Use smaller

smaller than (prepositional phrase): Used to compare two things, indicating one has less size than the other. — "My apartment is smaller than yours."

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