Small and Smaller

Small

Small adjective - Limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent.
Usage example: a small car

Smaller is a synonym for small. In some cases you can use "Smaller" instead the word "Small" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Word: smallish

Smaller

Smaller adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Usage example: a smaller task but one that needs to be done nevertheless

Small is a synonym for smaller. You can use "Small" instead the word "Smaller" as an adjective or a noun.
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