What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “bigger”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “bigger”

The antonym of bigger is smaller, lesser, and tinier. The antonyms smaller, lesser, and tinier convey a smaller size or quantity than the original.

Explore all Antonyms of “bigger”

• smaller
• lesser
• tinier
• more diminutive

Definitions and Examples of smaller, lesser, tinier

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

smaller

Less in size, amount, or degree than someone or something else.

Example

The toy car was smaller than the real car.

lesser

Lower in importance, rank, or quality than someone or something else.

Example

The movie's sequel was of lesser quality than the original.

tinier

Smaller in size than someone or something else.

Example

The ladybug was tinier than the butterfly.

Key Differences: smaller vs lesser vs tinier

• 1. Smaller refers to size or amount, while lesser refers to importance, rank, or quality.
• 2. Tinier is a more specific term that describes a smaller size than smaller.

Effective Usage of smaller, lesser, tinier

• 1. Size Comparison: Use smaller and tinier to compare sizes of objects or people.
• 2. Quality Comparison: Use lesser to compare the quality of two things.
• 3. Measurement: Use smaller and tinier to describe measurements of objects or people.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Smaller refers to size or amount, lesser refers to importance, rank, or quality, and tinier is a more specific term that describes a smaller size. Use these words to compare sizes, quality, and measurements of objects or people.