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puny

adjective (punier, puniest)

«puny» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Puny means small and weak, not strong or big. tree →
Puny can mean small and of little importance. tree →

In the lessons

in stories a puny person or animal is too weak to work, fight or frighten anyone

Examples

A puny lion would not frighten anyone. tree →
The puny puppy could not lift the stick. tree →
Tom felt puny after his long illness. tree →
Dad said the puny plant needed more sun. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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