small
Translation
small, little
Examples
This is a small town.
This is a small town.
It's a small problem, but important.
It's a small problem, but important.
She has a small appetite.
She has a small appetite.
Grammar Patterns
a small ((noun)) a (noun) of limited size It's a small world.
((to be)) small to be of limited size My apartment is very small.
Similar Words
Synonyms: little, tiny, minor; Antonyms: big, large, great
Etymology
From Old English 'smæl', meaning 'narrow, slender'.
Memory Tips
'Small' often refers to physical size, while 'little' can also refer to amount or have an emotional connotation.