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puny vs small

small vs puny

puny is not a noun while small is a noun.

puny and small both are adjectives.

puny is not an adverb while small is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puny No Yes No No
small Yes Yes No Yes
puny (noun) small (noun)
a garment size for a small person
the slender part of the back
puny (adjective) small (adjective)
(used especially of persons) of inferior size limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
inferior in strength or significance made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
have fine or very small constituent particles
low or inferior in station or quality
relatively moderate, limited, or small
slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope
lowercase
not large but sufficient in size or amount
(of a voice) faint
(of children and animals) young, immature
puny (adverb) small (adverb)
on a small scale
Difference between puny and small

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