Smaller

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɔːlər/

Smaller (adj)

  1. Having a size that is less than something else.
  2. Not as significant or influential as another thing.

Examples

  • I need a smaller box for these books.
  • This chair is smaller, so it fits in my room.

Common collocations: smaller size, smaller amount, smaller role, smaller impact

Smaller (adjective)

Examples

  • This box is smaller than that one.
  • This task is smaller than the previous one.

Synonyms of Smaller

Neutral

Antonyms of Smaller

  • — Used when comparing size, e.g., 'The larger box fits more items.'
  • — Used in informal contexts, e.g., 'This is a bigger problem than I thought.'