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Klavier Posted 20 years ago
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I'm small

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Can I say I'm small instead of I'm short? If not, in which contexts should I use it?
  

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Hi, Can I say I'm small instead of I'm short ? If not, in which contexts should I use it? 'Short' refers to your height.

— Clive

  • Hi, Can I say I'm small instead of I'm short ?
  • If not, in which contexts should I use it?
  • 'Short' refers to your height.
  • 'Small' refers to your overall size.
  • 5 meters in height is short.
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Hi,

Can I say I'm small instead of I'm short? If not, in which contexts should I use it?

'Short' refers to your height. 'Small' refers to your overall size.

eg A man who is 1.5 meters in height is short. But if he weighs 150 kilos, he is not small.

Best wishes, Clive
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