Definitions and Examples of smaller, lesser, tinier
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Comparatively little in size, quantity, or importance.
Example
She chose the smaller cake because she didn't want to eat too much.
Of lower rank, quality, or importance.
Example
He was offered a lesser job position with fewer responsibilities.
Comparatively very small in size.
Example
The puppy was so cute and tinier than her hand.
Key Differences: smaller vs lesser vs tinier
- 1Smaller refers to something that is comparatively little in size, quantity, or importance.
- 2Lesser refers to something that is of lower rank, quality, or importance.
- 3Tinier refers to something that is comparatively very small in size.
Effective Usage of smaller, lesser, tinier
- 1Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to compare the size of objects.
- 2Comparing Importance: Use lesser to compare the importance of two things.
- 3Expressing Size: Use smaller and tinier to express the size of something.
Remember this!
The antonyms smaller, lesser, and tinier describe the opposite of something that is big or significant. Use these words to describe objects, compare importance, and express size.