A1 noun Neutro #2,053 mais comum

tiny

/ˈtaɪni/

Describes something that is very small in size, amount, or degree. It is more emphatic than the word 'small' and is often used to highlight how little something is.

Exemplos

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1

The bird ate a tiny piece of bread from the ground.

The bird ate a very small bit of bread from the floor.

2

The laboratory results showed a tiny change in the chemical structure.

The lab results indicated a very small modification in the chemical makeup.

3

I only want a tiny bit of ice cream because I am full.

I just want a very small amount of ice cream since I have eaten enough.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
tininess
Advérbio
tinily
Adjetivo
tiny
Relacionado
tininess
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'tin' can that is so small it can only hold one single pea.

Quiz rápido

The insect was so ___ that I could barely see it on the leaf.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: tiny

Exemplos

1

The bird ate a tiny piece of bread from the ground.

everyday

The bird ate a very small bit of bread from the floor.

2

The laboratory results showed a tiny change in the chemical structure.

formal

The lab results indicated a very small modification in the chemical makeup.

3

I only want a tiny bit of ice cream because I am full.

informal

I just want a very small amount of ice cream since I have eaten enough.

4

Microscopes are necessary to see tiny organisms in the water.

academic

Special tools are needed to view very small living things in the water.

5

We noticed a tiny increase in our monthly sales figures.

business

We saw a very small growth in the amount of products we sold this month.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
tininess
Advérbio
tinily
Adjetivo
tiny
Relacionado
tininess

Colocações comuns

tiny house a home that is very small
tiny fraction a very small part of a whole
tiny baby an infant that is very small
tiny amount a very small quantity
tiny hole a very small opening

Frases Comuns

a tiny bit

a very small amount

tiny tot

a very small child or toddler

tiny drop

a very small liquid unit

Frequentemente confundido com

tiny vs small

Tiny is much more extreme than small; if something is small, it might still be visible, but if it is tiny, it is remarkably little.

tiny vs thin

Thin refers to the width or thickness of an object, while tiny refers to its overall size.

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Notas de uso

Use 'tiny' when you want to emphasize that something is surprisingly small. It is more descriptive and expressive than using 'small' or 'little'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often try to say 'more tiny' or 'most tiny'. Because it is a short adjective, you should use 'tinier' and 'tiniest'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'tin' can that is so small it can only hold one single pea.

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Origem da palavra

Originates from the Middle English word 'tyne', which meant very small or little.

Padrões gramaticais

Comparative: tinier Superlative: tiniest Commonly follows 'a' or 'the' before a noun.

Quiz rápido

The insect was so ___ that I could barely see it on the leaf.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: tiny

Frases relacionadas

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miniature

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A very small copy or model of something that is usually much larger. It can also refer to a very small painting, especially a portrait.

tall

A1

Describing something or someone that has a greater than average height. It is typically used for living things like people and trees, or narrow objects like buildings and towers.

low

A1

Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.

wide

A1

Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It is used to talk about the breadth of physical objects like roads, doors, or rivers.

thick

A1

Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.

thin

A1

Describes something that has a small distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe a person or animal that has very little body fat.

deep

A1

As a noun, 'the deep' refers to the ocean or a very large and deep body of water. It is also used to describe the most intense or central part of a period of time, such as the middle of the night or winter.

perfect

A1

In grammar, the perfect refers to a verb form that shows an action is completed or finished. It is also used in the phrase 'practice makes perfect' to describe a state of having no mistakes.

terrible

A1

Used to describe something that is very bad, of poor quality, or causes great unhappiness. It is a strong way to say that you dislike something or that a situation is very unpleasant.

awful

A1

Something that is very bad, unpleasant, or of low quality. It is commonly used to describe negative experiences, feelings, or conditions.

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