Beginner ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #151 of 1319

small (adj.)

not big

Examples

  • A mouse is small.

Key rules

  • Small describes size
  • Use a small + noun; small is the opposite of big
  • Small can also mean a little amount

Common mistakes

  • A small of house โ†’ A small house
  • The house is smaller than my โ†’ The house is smaller than mine

Use cases

  • Describing objects
  • Shopping sizes
  • Describing people
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Little is an alternative in some contexts: a little house.

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