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Small
smɔl
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
100 - 200
100 - 200
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De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Small -
Not large in size; tiny; little
Voorbeeld: She has a small dog that fits in her purse.
Gebruik: informalContext: everyday conversations
Opmerking: One of the most common meanings of 'small' referring to physical size.
Limited in size or extent; not great in amount, number, or degree
Voorbeeld: He only made a small contribution to the project.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic or professional settings
Opmerking: Used to describe a quantity or degree that is not significant or substantial.
Young or younger in age or size compared to others
Voorbeeld: The small child held her mother's hand tightly.
Gebruik: informalContext: family or childcare conversations
Opmerking: Can refer to both age and physical size when used to describe children.
Synoniemen van Small
little
Little is used to describe something that is small in size or quantity.
Voorbeeld: The kitten was so little that it could fit in the palm of my hand.
Opmerking: Little can sometimes imply a sense of endearment or affection, whereas small is more neutral.
tiny
Tiny describes something extremely small in size.
Voorbeeld: The tiny seed grew into a massive tree over the years.
Opmerking: Tiny emphasizes a very small size, often to the point of being minuscule.
miniature
Miniature refers to something that is a small-scale version of the original.
Voorbeeld: She collected miniature figurines of famous landmarks from around the world.
Opmerking: Miniature specifically implies a scaled-down replica or representation of something larger.
petite
Petite describes someone or something that is small and slender in build.
Voorbeeld: The boutique specialized in petite clothing for women of smaller stature.
Opmerking: Petite is often used in the context of describing a person's small physical size or clothing designed for smaller frames.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Small
Small fry
Refers to people or things of little importance or value.
Voorbeeld: Don't worry about those small fry, focus on the big fish in the meeting.
Opmerking: Small fry specifically implies insignificance or unimportance.
Small talk
Casual, light conversation about common, unimportant topics.
Voorbeeld: Let's make some small talk before we begin the meeting.
Opmerking: Small talk refers to casual conversation rather than the physical size of something.
Small change
Refers to a small amount of money, usually coins.
Voorbeeld: I found some small change in the couch cushions.
Opmerking: Small change denotes monetary value, not physical size.
Small potatoes
Refers to something insignificant or unimportant.
Voorbeeld: Compared to the overall cost, the repair fees are small potatoes.
Opmerking: Small potatoes indicates lack of significance or value.
Small wonder
Expresses not being surprised at something because it is logical or expected.
Voorbeeld: With such dedication, it's no small wonder she succeeded.
Opmerking: Small wonder denotes a lack of surprise or amazement at a situation.
Small world
Expresses surprise at a coincidence or the interconnectedness of people.
Voorbeeld: Meeting you here! It's such a small world.
Opmerking: Small world refers to the sense of closeness or connection between people, not physical size.
Small-time
Refers to someone or something of little importance or influence.
Voorbeeld: He's just a small-time actor trying to make it big in Hollywood.
Opmerking: Small-time implies a lack of significance or influence in a particular field.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Small
Pint-sized
Pint-sized is used to describe something or someone very small in size.
Voorbeeld: Although she's pint-sized, she has a big personality.
Opmerking: The term 'pint-sized' specifically emphasizes the small size of something, typically in a cute or endearing way.
Itty-bitty
Itty-bitty is used to describe something extremely small or tiny.
Voorbeeld: She wore an itty-bitty black dress to the party.
Opmerking: Itty-bitty emphasizes extreme smallness, often in a playful or exaggerated manner.
Mini
Mini is used to signify something that is smaller in size compared to the standard.
Voorbeeld: I bought a mini backpack for my upcoming trip.
Opmerking: The term 'mini' is commonly used in the context of products or items that have a smaller version available.
Compact
Compact is used to describe something small and space-saving.
Voorbeeld: The compact car is perfect for navigating through the city.
Opmerking: The term 'compact' often implies efficiency and functionality in a small size, especially when referring to electronics or vehicles.
Lilliputian
Lilliputian is used to exaggerate the smallness of something in a literary or whimsical way.
Voorbeeld: The lilliputian figurines in the dollhouse were meticulously crafted.
Opmerking: 'Lilliputian' carries a literary or whimsical connotation, often highlighting the delicate or intricate nature of small things.
Titchy
Titchy is used informally to describe something very small or tiny.
Voorbeeld: I keep all my titchy treasures in a small box on my dresser.
Opmerking: 'Titchy' is a colloquial term often used in British English to describe things that are extremely small in size.
Small - Voorbeelden
I have a small car.
She has a small dog.
He lives in a small house.
They sell small clothes.
Grammatica van Small
Small - Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective) / Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective)
Lemma: small
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord, vergrotende trap (Adjective, comparative): smaller
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord, overtreffende trap (Adjective, superlative): smallest
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): small
Bijwoord, vergrotende trap (Adverb, comparative): smaller
Bijwoord, overtreffende trap (Adverb, superlative): smallest
Bijwoord (Adverb): small
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): small
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): small
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
small bevat 1 lettergrepen: small
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈsmȯl
small , ˈsmȯl (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Small - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
small: 100 - 200 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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