Here's why:
* Opposite of big: "Small" is the direct antonym of "big".
* Short vowel sound: The vowel sound in "small" is a short "a" sound, similar to the "a" in "cat".
Here's why:
* Opposite of big: "Small" is the direct antonym of "big".
* Short vowel sound: The vowel sound in "small" is a short "a" sound, similar to the "a" in "cat".