The difference between Generous and Small

When used as adjectives, generous means noble in behaviour or actions, whereas small means not large or big.

Small is also noun with the meaning: any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

Small is also adverb with the meaning: in a small fashion.

Small is also verb with the meaning: to make little or less.

check bellow for the other definitions of Generous and Small

  1. Generous as an adjective:

    Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

    Examples:

    "Thank you for your generous words."

  2. Generous as an adjective:

    Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

    Examples:

    "She's been extremely generous with her winnings."

  3. Generous as an adjective:

    Large, more than ample, copious.

    Examples:

    "Add a generous helping of mayonnaise."

  4. Generous as an adjective:

    Invigorating in its nature.

    Examples:

    "a generous wine"

  5. Generous as an adjective (obsolete):

    Of noble birth.

  1. Small as an adjective:

    Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

    Examples:

    "A small serving of ice cream."

    "A small group."

    "He made us all feel small."

  2. Small as an adjective (figuratively):

    Young, as a child.

    Examples:

    "Remember when the children were small?"

  3. Small as an adjective (writing, incomparable):

    Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written letters.

  4. Small as an adjective:

    Envincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.

  5. Small as an adjective:

    Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.

    Examples:

    "a small space of time"

  1. Small as an adverb:

    In a small fashion.

  2. Small as an adverb:

    In or into small pieces.

  3. Small as an adverb (obsolete):

    To a small extent.

  1. Small as a noun (rare):

    Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

  1. Small as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To make little or less.

  2. Small as a verb (intransitive):

    To become small; to dwindle.

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