Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Small”
Not big in size.
Word Family of Small
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- She wore a small hat. A1
- There's a small lake near our house. A1
- Small details can have large consequences. B1
Word Form Patterns for Small
-ness
Adds **-ness** to make a noun meaning the state, quality, or condition of being something. Example: small → smallness.
Origin and Word Formation of Small
From Old English 'smæl'.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Small
Wrong: The house is small than I expected.
Correct: The house is smaller than I expected.
Use comparative form '-er' when comparing two things.
Wrong: That was a very small decision.
Correct: That was a very important decision.
Use context-appropriate adjective; 'small' describes size, not importance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Small
What are the word forms of “small”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “small”?
“small” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “small” come from?
From Old English 'smæl'.