small
adjective
of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little.
Example Sentences
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The biggest is planning for a surviving spouse, who could face a smaller standard deduction, narrower tax brackets and higher Medicare premiums.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
These gold structures are coated with even smaller platinum particles, creating a specially engineered surface that enables the chemical reaction needed to process glucose.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Compared with the official gauge, the RatingDog survey covers more private and smaller companies that are more export-oriented.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Next to that story is a smaller piece under the headline "King stands his ground on 'sorrow' for slavery".
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Down below was a large creature that did not flee as I approached, and another, much smaller, swimming next to it—a baby.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
