Smaller than
Under and smaller than are semantically related In some cases you can use "Under" instead a preposition phrase "Smaller than".
Under
Under adverb - In or to a lower place.
Smaller than and under are semantically related in less than topic. You can use "Smaller than" instead a preposition "Under".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- He understands why Lisa did it, but he's under the impression the amount was much smaller than it was.
Source: Stupid Good -
In Nethack, polymorphing into a creature smaller than your usual size can leave you buried under your clothes, armor, and pack full of loot.
Source: Shapeshifting Excludes Clothing -
While it could also fall under the Disk One Nuke trope, a considerable drawback is the range - made even smaller than the original game's version of the weapon.
Source: Video Game / Jenka's Nightmare
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