dwarf
Translation
dwarf
Examples
The fairy tale features seven dwarfs.
The fairy tale features seven dwarfs.
This is a dwarf planet, like Pluto.
This is a dwarf planet, like Pluto.
The new skyscraper dwarfs the old church.
The new skyscraper dwarfs the old church.
Grammar Patterns
a dwarf (noun) a small mythical creature The story is about a brave dwarf.
a dwarf ((noun)) (adjective) smaller than the usual size We planted a dwarf cherry tree.
((sth.)) dwarfs ((sth.)) (verb) to make sth. seem small The new stadium dwarfs the houses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (noun) midget, gnome; (verb) overshadow, diminish
Etymology
From Old English 'dweorg', related to German 'Zwerg'.
Memory Tips
Think of the seven dwarves in 'Snow White'. The word can be a noun (a small person) or a verb (to make something seem small).