Definitions and Examples of short, low, tiny
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not having much height; not tall.
Example
The basketball player was short compared to his teammates.
Not rising to a great height; not tall.
Example
The airplane flew at a low altitude over the city.
Very small in size or amount.
Example
The baby's feet were so tiny that they fit in the palm of my hand.
Key Differences: short vs low vs tiny
- 1Short refers to something that does not have much height, but it is not necessarily small in other dimensions.
- 2Low describes something that does not rise to a great height, such as a low wall or a low voice.
- 3Tiny refers to something that is very small in size or amount, regardless of its height.
Effective Usage of short, low, tiny
- 1Describing Height: Use these antonyms to describe the height of objects or people.
- 2Comparing Size: Incorporate these antonyms when comparing the size of different things.
- 3Creating Imagery: Utilize these antonyms in writing to create vivid imagery and sensory details.
Remember this!
The antonyms of towering are short, low, and tiny. These words describe the opposite of towering, which means very tall or high. Use these antonyms to describe height, compare size, and create imagery in writing.