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The correct spelling is small.

How to pronounce small

/smoːl/
noun

IPA: /smoːl/

Say it like: Sma-ll

The correct spelling is small. Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back. For example: "A small group."

Usage Examples

A small group.

Remember when the children were small?

a small space of time

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

verb

  1. 1.To make little or less.
  2. 2.To become small; to dwindle.

adjective

  1. 1.Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
  2. 2.Young, as a child.
  3. 3.(writing, incomparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.
  4. 4.Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.
  5. 5.Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.

adverb

  1. 1.In a small fashion.
  2. 2.In or into small pieces.
  3. 3.To a small extent.
  4. 4.In a low tone; softly.

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