Definitions and Examples of small, tiny, little
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not large in size or amount.
Example
The restaurant had a small menu with only a few options.
Extremely small in size.
Example
The newborn kitten was so tiny that it fit in the palm of my hand.
Small in size or amount.
Example
She only took a little bit of sugar in her coffee.
Key Differences: small vs tiny vs little
- 1Small is a general term that describes something that is not large in size or amount.
- 2Tiny is a more specific term that describes something that is extremely small in size.
- 3Little is a term that can describe both size and amount, but it generally means something that is small.
Effective Usage of small, tiny, little
- 1Describing Size: Use these antonyms to describe the size of objects or spaces.
- 2Comparing Objects: Use these antonyms to compare the size of two or more objects.
- 3Expressing Preferences: Use these antonyms to express preferences for size, such as when ordering food or choosing clothing sizes.
Remember this!
The antonyms of big are small, tiny, and little. These words describe the opposite ends of the size spectrum. Use them to describe size, compare objects, and express preferences for size.