The difference between Grown-up and Small

When used as nouns, grown-up means an adult. (used especially by children), whereas small means any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

When used as adjectives, grown-up means adult, physically mature, whereas small means not large or big.

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 Grown-up and Small

  1. Grown-up as an adjective:

    adult, physically mature.

  2. Grown-up as an adjective:

    Of, pertaining to, or suitable for adults.

  3. Grown-up as an adjective:

    Having a mature outlook.

  1. Grown-up as a noun:

    An adult. (used especially by children)

  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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