Definitions and Examples of low, short, small
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Positioned or measured at a lower level than something else.
Example
The temperature was low last night, so I had to wear a sweater.
Measuring a small distance from end to end.
Example
She is short for her age, but she makes up for it with her big personality.
Having little size or magnitude.
Example
The restaurant had a small menu, but everything on it was delicious.
Key Differences: low vs short vs small
- 1Low describes something that is positioned or measured at a lower level than something else.
- 2Short describes something that has a small distance from end to end.
- 3Small describes something that has little size or magnitude.
Effective Usage of low, short, small
- 1Measurement: Use low to describe measurements that are positioned or measured at a lower level.
- 2Height: Use short to describe people or things that have a small distance from end to end.
- 3Size: Use small to describe things that have little size or magnitude.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of high are low, short, and small. Use low to describe measurements that are positioned or measured at a lower level, short to describe people or things that have a small distance from end to end, and small to describe things that have little size or magnitude.
