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Small most nearly means

  1. a little

  2. big

  3. tiny

  4. vast

The correct answer is: a little

"Small" is a relative term that describes something as being of a smaller size, quantity or amount than something else. The other choices are incorrect because they do not convey the same meaning. B "big" is the antonym of small, and would be the opposite of what is being asked for. C: "tiny" is a synonym of small and could also be used to mean "very small." D: "vast" is the antonym of small and implies something as being very large or spacious, so it would not be considered the same as "small."