Starters 1 - Adjectives for Sizes & Speed

Here you will learn some English adjectives for sizes and speed, such as "slow", "big", and "long", prepared for starter level students.

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Starters 1
big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The city has a big park .
small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .
fast [adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: She had a fast typing speed , finishing her work in no time .
slow [adjective]

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

Ex: The slow elevator took a long time to reach the desired floor .
large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around .
little [adjective]

below average in size

Ex: The little cottage nestled among the trees was the perfect retreat for a quiet weekend getaway .
long [adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

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short [adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently .