small
Translation
small, little, minor
Examples
She lives in a small house.
She lives in a small house.
It's only a small problem.
It's only a small problem.
His comment made me feel small.
His comment made me feel small.
Grammar Patterns
a ((small)) ((noun)) modifying a noun She lives in a small house.
feel ((small)) to feel insignificant or humiliated His comment made me feel small.
Similar Words
Synonyms: little, tiny, minor; Antonyms: big, large, great
Etymology
From Old English 'smæl', meaning 'thin, narrow'.
Memory Tips
'Small' generally refers to size, while 'little' can refer to size, quantity, or have an emotional connotation.