Definitions and Examples of shorter, smaller, lower
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having less height than average or expected.
Example
He is shorter than his brother, who is six feet tall.
Having less size or volume than average or expected.
Example
The toy car is smaller than the real car.
Situated at a lower level or altitude than something else.
Example
The basement is lower than the first floor of the house.
Key Differences: shorter vs smaller vs lower
- 1Shorter refers to height, while smaller refers to size or volume.
- 2Lower refers to altitude or level, while taller refers to height or elevation.
Effective Usage of shorter, smaller, lower
- 1Comparing Heights: Use taller and shorter to compare the height of people or objects.
- 2Comparing Sizes: Use taller and smaller to compare the size or volume of objects.
- 3Describing Altitude: Use taller and lower to describe the height or altitude of objects.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of taller are shorter, smaller, and lower. Use shorter to describe less height, smaller to describe less size or volume, and lower to describe a lower altitude or level. Use these words to compare heights and sizes, and to describe altitude and levels.
