Definition

Having a size that is less than normal or less than something else.

Example

The cat is smaller than the dog.

Conversation

Have you seen the new phone model?

Yeah, it's actually a lot smaller than the previous one.

I wonder if the battery life is still good with a smaller size.

It should be! They always find a way to improve that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smaller → It is formed from "small" (from Old English *smaell*, meaning little in size) and "-er" (a suffix used to form comparative adjectives). The word "smaller" means having less size than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'small' to remember that 'smaller' means less in size compared to something else.

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