- comparative of small.
smaller
Example Sentences
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At the same time, neurons on the left side nearly doubled in size, while those on the right became slightly smaller.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
But if he is right, the economy will be relying on a smaller labor force for the growth it needs to support an increasing number of older people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Leverage loans, private credit and the asset-backed markets also have been smaller parts of the financing pie.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
These sections were then cut into smaller pieces by staff using oxy-propane torches, before being sent to a local company to be recycled.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
If I could break off some of the smaller branches and balance them across a fork in the lower boughs, I might be able to create a sleeping platform.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
