small words
The term "small words" can refer to various aspects of language, usually implying simplicity and frequency of use.
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Definition
A1Everyday Communication
(general)Common and frequently used words in daily conversation.
Example
- Words like 'and', 'but', and 'or' are considered small words.
A1Language Learning
(educational)Basic and simple words that are among the first learned by language learners.
Example
- Children start by learning small words like 'cat' and 'dog'.
B1Grammar
(technical)Words that express grammatical relationships rather than lexical meaning, such as prepositions and conjunctions.
Example
- In the sentence 'She is on the bus', 'on' is a small word that indicates a relationship.
C1Literature
(poetic)Short, terse expressions that carry significant meaning.
Example
- The poet used small words to convey deep emotions.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "small words":
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