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."

Synonyms of smaller

Words with a similar meaning to smaller:

• little
• slight
• diminutive
• minuscule

Antonyms of smaller

Words with the opposite meaning to smaller:

• larger
• bigger

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