"Smallest" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Smallest" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Smallest" Meaning
Having a smaller amount, size, or degree than comparable things.
Example: It is the smallest country in Europe.
"Smallest" Examples
Usage Examples
"She was thrilled to receive the smallest necklace among all of her friends' gifts."
"No matter how small the company was, it always paid its employees on time."
"He came up with the smallest idea, and yet it got the largest audience's attention."
"Their house appeared in the smallest town they had ever visited in the U.S."
"She was the smallest in her age group, so she underachieved in her annual sport meet."
"Smallest" Similar Words
Smack
To hit or strike someone or something with a sudden and often forceful movement of the hand, typically with the palm downward.
Smacked
To have hit or strike someone or something with a sudden, hard blow. (often used to convey a sense of anger or surprise)<br><br>Example: "She smacked the wall in frustration."<br><br>Alternatively, to try to sell someone something aggressively or persistently.
Smacking
The word "smacking" can have a few related meanings:<br><br>1. The sound of a sharp, sudden impact or slapping noise, like when two objects hit each other.<br>Example: The smacking of the surf against the shore was calming.<br><br>2. A sound of kissing, especially a loud or exaggerated one.<br>Example: The mom gave her little baby a smacking kiss on the forehead.<br><br>3. To hit or tap someone/ something lightly but firmly, often in annoyance or to get their attention.<br>Example: He smacked his hand on the desk to get the kids to quiet down.<br><br>4. In a broader sense, smacking can also imply a sense of satisfaction or joy, similar to the sense of smacking one's lips after eating something delicious.<br>Example: I just ate the best pizza ever, and I was smacking my lips in happiness!<br><br>It's worth noting that in some UK English, "smacking" can also refer to the act of physically punishing a child by slapping their buttocks or hands, often as a disciplinary measure. This usage is generally considered old-fashioned and outdated.
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Small-minded
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often indicating a lack of understanding, tolerance, or appreciation for different viewpoints or ideas.
Small-pox
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Smallholding
A smallholding is a small farm or homestead, typically small-scale and self-sufficient, where crops, animals, or both are raised for personal use or to sell on a local market. It is often a rural property that is worked by the owner or their family, and is characterized by a relatively small size, sometimes even small enough to be worked by hand.
Smallholdings
Smallholdings refer to small parcels of land, typically used for farming or ranching, often held by individual families or small-scale farmers. They are usually smaller in size compared to larger commercial farms and are often associated with a more personal and self-sufficient approach to agriculture.
Smallness
Smallpox
Smallsword
A smallsword is a type of small, single-handed European sword, developed in the 16th to 18th centuries, characterized by a slender blade with a single edge, typically around 20-30 inches (50-75 cm) in length. It was popular among cavalry and infantry, as its compact size allowed for agility and ease of use in tight spaces.
Smaltine
Smaltine is a type of natural thermoluminescent substance used as a pigment. It was often used in the production of glazes, ceramic, and glass. The term is derived from the Italian term for 'coarse grains' and originally referred to a blue pigment used in Italian ceramic production.
Smaltite
Smaltite is a silver arsenide mineral with the chemical formula AgAsS2. It is a rare and relatively soft mineral that typically forms in hydrothermal veins or alluvial deposits. Smaltite is often associated with other silver minerals, such as pyrargyrite and polybasite. It is named after the Swedish mineralogist Axel von Smålling.
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