Being the lowest or minimum amount, level or degree
“I ordered a baguette, and they gave me the smallest amount of cheese possible.”
Having the least or smallest height
“He found it hard to excel in the more physical sports as he was only a small man.”
(of objects or things) Superlative for of a size that is less than normal
“He could only afford a small apartment to live in.”
Superlative for insignificant or unimportant
“This is a small matter that can be ignored for now.”
Superlative for not great in amount or number
“He was only paid a small amount of money despite having worked hard all day.”
Superlative for small or improbable in the degree of likelihood
“You have only a very small chance of winning the lottery.”
Superlative for not fully grown or developed
“When he was a small boy, he did not have a care in the world.”
Superlative for diminished or humiliated emotionally
“His boss castigated him for his errors and made him feel small.”
Superlative for operating on a modest scale
“I run a small coffee shop in this neighborhood.”
Superlative for exclusive or private in nature
“We are a small group of motorbike enthusiasts who ride through the hills each weekend.”
Superlative for hardly any
“Robbie paid small attention to his teacher in class and lagged behind the other students as a result.”
(of sound) Superlative for lacking strength or volume
“She was a shy girl who spoke in a small voice.”
Superlative for not open to views or opinions
“The inhabitants of the remote village were small and intolerant of foreigners.”
The littlest or smallest in a group
“It's the smallest of all the seeds, but when grown, it's taller than the garden plants and becomes a tree.”
The youngest member of a family or group
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required
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