Definitions and Examples of tiny, small, minute
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Very small in size or amount.
Example
The newborn kitten was so tiny that it could fit in the palm of my hand.
Not large in size, amount, or degree.
Example
The apartment was too small for a family of four.
Extremely small in size or amount.
Example
The difference between the two products was minute.
Key Differences: tiny vs small vs minute
- 1Tiny is the smallest of the three antonyms and implies a size that is almost insignificant.
- 2Small is a more general term that describes something that is not large.
- 3Minute is similar to tiny but is often used to describe something that is so small that it is almost impossible to see.
Effective Usage of tiny, small, minute
- 1Comparisons: Use these antonyms to compare sizes of different objects.
- 2Descriptions: Use these antonyms to describe the size of an object or place.
- 3Emphasis: Use these antonyms to emphasize the size of an object or place.
Remember this!
The antonyms of enormous are tiny, small, and minute. These words can be used to compare sizes, describe the size of an object or place, and emphasize the size of an object or place. Tiny is the smallest of the three antonyms, small is a more general term, and minute is used to describe something that is almost impossible to see.