How to Use "Small" with Example Sentences

small (adj): little in size; few in number; not very important

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Used with verbs:

"She feels so small next to her tall friends."
(feels, be: is/am/are, looks, seems)

"The bump on his head became smaller."
(became, got)

"She wants a dog that will stay small."
(stay, remain)

Used with adverbs:

"Her hands were extremely small."
(extremely, fairly, very, relatively)

"She wants a little smaller house."
(a little, slightly)

Used with prepositions:

"My shoes are too small for him."
(for)