What does smaller mean?
Smaller means comparative form of small: more small.
Smaller
/ˈsmɔː.lə/ · adjective
Meaning
comparative form of small: more small.
Example Sentences
The worse things get, the smaller your focus should be.
At the partition of Ireland in 1920, the railway mileage of the whole country stood at its maximum figure of 3,442, of which 2,668 miles were in the South, and 754 in the much smaller North.
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for smaller?
Common synonyms include little, small, littler.
What is the opposite of smaller?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use smaller in a sentence?
The worse things get, the smaller your focus should be.
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