Small Indefinite Amount (Noun)
Meaning
An indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- A small indefinite amount of sugar was added to the recipe to give it a hint of sweetness.
- The doctor prescribed a small indefinite amount of medication to help alleviate the symptoms.
- A small indefinite amount of rainfall was expected in the forecast, but it was still unclear how much would actually fall.
- The recipe called for a small indefinite amount of salt, which was left up to the chef's discretion.
- A small indefinite amount of progress was made on the project, but it was still far from completion.
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Hyponyms
- Dab
- Smidgin
- Trace
- Couple
- Smidgen
- Touch
- Tad
- Crumb
- Morsel
- Diddly-shit
- Tot
- Scattering
- Pinch
- Diddlyshit
- Spot
- Nip
- Smidge
- Jot
- Driblet
- Shit
- Smidgeon
- Nose
- Taste
- Diddlysquat
- Squat
- Drop
- Splatter
- Modicum
- Schtik
- Tinge
- Jack
- Dollop
- Dreg
- Iota
- Diddly
- Serving
- Hair
- Whit
- Step
- Handful
- Diddley
- Mite
- Tint
- Spray
- Tittle
- Shred
- Suggestion
- Minimum
- Shtik
- Helping
- Speck
- Diddly-squat
- Shoestring
- Schtick
- Whisker
- Soupcon
- Hair's-breadth
- Little