smaller
Translation
smaller
Examples
My house is smaller than yours.
My house is smaller than yours.
I need a smaller size.
I need a smaller size.
Grammar Patterns
((than sth./sb.)) smaller than (sth./sb.) My house is smaller than yours.
((noun)) a smaller (noun) I need a smaller size.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tinier, more compact; Antonyms: larger, bigger
Etymology
From Old English 'smæl' (small) plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'small' and add '-er' to compare two things.