Definitions and Examples of smallest, tiniest, least
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Of the least size or amount; tiny or minuscule.
Example
The smallest puppy in the litter was also the cutest.
Extremely small in size or amount; almost negligible.
Example
The tiniest details can sometimes make a big difference in solving a mystery.
Smallest in amount, extent, or significance; minimal or negligible.
Example
He had the least amount of experience among all the candidates.
Key Differences: smallest vs tiniest vs least
- 1Smallest and tiniest both refer to size, while least refers to amount or significance.
- 2Smallest implies a comparison between two or more objects, while tiniest conveys an absolute sense of smallness.
- 3Least is often used in a comparative sense to indicate the smallest amount or degree.
Effective Usage of smallest, tiniest, least
- 1Comparisons: Use smallest and least to compare different objects or quantities.
- 2Precision: Use tiniest to describe something that is extremely small or insignificant.
- 3Measurement: Use these antonyms to describe the size, amount, or degree of something.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of largest are smallest, tiniest, and least. Use smallest and least for comparisons, tiniest for precision, and all three to describe size, amount, or degree.
