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smaller Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈsmɔː.lə/

What Is Another Word for Smaller?

Common synonyms for smaller are little, microscopic and minuscule. Its opposites include big and capital.

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Smaller as an Adjective

1

comparative form of small: more small

The worse things get, the smaller your focus should be.

2

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

A small group.

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3

Young, as a child.

Remember when the children were small?

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4

(writing, incomparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.

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5

Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.

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6

Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.

a small space of time

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7

Slender, gracefully slim.

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Smaller as an Adverb

1

comparative form of small: more small

2

In a small fashion.

3

In or into small pieces.

4

To a small extent.

5

In a low tone; softly.

Smaller in a Sentence

The worse things get, the smaller your focus should be.

A small group.

Remember when the children were small?

a small space of time

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Smaller

Quick Facts About Smaller

Part of speechadjective, adverb
Pronunciation//ˈsmɔː.lə//
Syllables1
Meaningcomparative form of small: more small
Synonymslittle, microscopic and minuscule
Antonymsbig, capital and generous

Smaller Pronunciation

Smaller is pronounced //ˈsmɔː.lə// and has 1 syllable.

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