Smaller

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Comparative form of small, indicating something of lesser size, amount, or importance than another. Used to compare two or more things.

“The cottage was smaller than we had expected from the photographs.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsmɔːlə/

Syllables

small·er

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Synonyms

tinierlessermore compact

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double L and common letters S, M, E, R, A

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; -ER ending is useful for building off adjectives

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aller almes amsel arles arsle earls lamel lamer lames lares laser lears males malls mares marls marse maser meals melas mells merls mesal rales

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