Smallest and Small

Smallest

Smallest adjective - Being the least in amount, number, or size possible.
Usage example: severely reprimanded employees even for the smallest mistakes

Small and smallest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Small" instead an adjective "Smallest".

Small

Small adjective - Of a size that is less than average.

Smallest and small are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smallest" instead an adjective "Small".

Nearby Word: smallish
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