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- [smawlz]
- /smɔlz/
- /smɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [smawlz]
- /smɔlz/
Definitions of smalls word
- noun smalls something that is small: Do you prefer the small or the large? 1
- noun smalls a small or narrow part, as of the back. 1
- noun smalls those who are small: Democracy benefits the great and the small. 1
- noun smalls smalls, small goods or products. 1
- noun smalls smalls, British. underclothes. household linen, as napkins, pillowcases, etc. 1
- noun smalls smalls, British Informal. the responsions at Oxford University. 1
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Origin of smalls
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English smale (adj., noun, and adv.), Old English smæl; cognate with Dutch smal, German schmal
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Smalls
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smalls popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
smalls usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smalls
adjective smalls
- bantams — Plural form of bantam.
- beanstalks — Plural form of beanstalk.
- compacts — Plural form of compact.
- diminutives — Plural form of diminutive.
- dwarves — a plural of dwarf.
noun smalls
- chophouses — Plural form of chophouse.
- fays — Plural form of fay.
- lingerie — underwear, sleepwear, and other items of intimate apparel worn by women.
- lunchrooms — Plural form of lunchroom.
Antonyms for smalls
adjective smalls
- beanstalks — Plural form of beanstalk.
- beauts — (often used ironically) something or someone beautiful, remarkable, or amazing.
- centerfolds — Plural form of centerfold.
- clunkers — Plural form of clunker.
- fats — Antoine ("Fats") born 1928, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer.
noun smalls
- capitals — Plural form of capital.
- majuscules — Plural form of majuscule.
Top questions with smalls
- how did biggie smalls die?