Definitions and Examples of micro, small, tiny
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Denoting something extremely small in scale or size.
Example
The scientist used a micro scope to examine the tiny organisms.
Limited in size, amount, or degree.
Example
The apartment was small but cozy.
Extremely small in size or amount.
Example
The baby's fingers were so tiny that they could barely hold the toy.
Key Differences: micro vs small vs tiny
- 1Micro is used to describe something extremely small, usually on a microscopic level.
- 2Small is a general term that describes something limited in size, amount, or degree.
- 3Tiny is similar to small, but it emphasizes the extreme smallness of something.
Effective Usage of micro, small, tiny
- 1Science: Use micro to describe things that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
- 2Real Estate: Use small to describe properties that are limited in size.
- 3Fashion: Use tiny to describe accessories or clothing that are extremely small in size.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of macro are micro, small, and tiny. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of macro, which refers to something large or on a large scale. Use micro to describe things that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, small to describe properties that are limited in size, and tiny to describe accessories or clothing that are extremely small in size.
