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The small cup fit in my hand.
What does Small mean?
little or not big.
Dictionary definition
Not large in size, amount, or number.
Example sentences
Small in a sentence
medium
A small change made the story clearer.
hard
Even a small act of kindness can help someone feel welcome.
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Practice 1
What does small mean?
Small means little or not big.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to small?
Little is close in meaning to small in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for small?
Big contrasts with small in this context.
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WordSmall.
Partadjective.
MeaningSmall means little or not big.
ExampleExample: The small cup fit in my hand.
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Word family
Small word family
Base word
small
adjective
smaller
More small.
adjective
smallest
Most small.
noun
smallness
The quality of being small.
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Hint for students
little or not big.
Common mix-up
Small is not the same as big. Small means little or not big.
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Read this model sentence: A small change made the story clearer. Clue words: change, made, story. Underline clue words that show why small fits instead of big. Now write one new sentence that shows small without using the word small. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show small?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A small change made the story clearer." Why does small fit better than big?
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