smidgen

/'smidʤən/

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Word: Smidgen

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "smidgen" is a very small amount of something. It’s often used when you want to describe a tiny quantity that is almost too small to notice.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "smidgen" when talking about food, like a little bit of salt or spice.
• It can also describe other things that come in small amounts, like time or effort.

Examples:

1. "Could you add a smidgen of salt to the soup?"
2. "She only had a smidgen of time to finish her homework."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "smidgen" can be used to express a slight degree of something, such as "a smidgen of doubt" or "a smidgen of happiness," indicating that the amount is minimal but still present.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of the word "smidgen," but it can be used in different forms like "smidgens" (plural).

Different Meanings:

While "smidgen" typically refers to a tiny amount, it does not have significant alternative meanings. It is mostly used in a casual context.

Synonyms:

• Pinch
• Dash
• Bit
• Tinge
• Touch

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no commonly used idioms or phrasal verbs specifically related to "smidgen." However, you may use it in a figurative sense, combined with other expressions, like "not a smidgen of doubt" or "just a smidgen more."

Summary:

"Smidgen" is a fun and informal way to describe a very small amount of something. It’s often used in everyday conversation, particularly when discussing food or other small quantities.

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Noun

1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

Synonyms

• shred
• scintilla
• whit
• iota
• tittle
• smidgeon
• smidgin
• smidge