dwarf

/dwˈɔːf/

/ˈdwɔɹf/

Dwarf

a person who is markedly small

synonyms : midget

a plant or animal that is atypically small

a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines

synonyms : gnome

a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright

to dwarf

MAIN VERB

make appear small by comparison

synonyms : overshadow

check the growth of

Examples

1. Baker Mayfield's contract dwarfs other rookies.

2. The saltwater crocodile dwarfs any alligator species.

3. Just a single sting dwarfs the sting of a yellow jacket.

4. Even this yearling dwarfs the wolves.