Word adjective
smaller
adj.
US /ˈsmɔɫɝ/ UK /smˈɔːlɐ/ small·er
Definition
- 01 A1 Beginner
not as big as something else.
the comparative degree of 'small', denoting a physical size or scale that is less than that of a reference object.
Simple“The new apartment is smaller than our old house, but it is much closer to the city centre.”
In context“While the prototype was significantly smaller than the final production model, it successfully demonstrated the core mechanical principles of the design.”
PitfallThis phone is more smaller than my old one. This phone is smaller than my old one.Do not use 'more' with 'smaller' because the '-er' ending already means 'more'.
Usage smaller scale · smaller percentage
This entry
Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Very common
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