Difference between Little and Small

LITTLE vs SMALL: NOUN

A small degree or scale; miniature.
A small quantity, amount, space, or the like.
A short distance or time.
Something much less than all.
A small quantity or amount.
A small amount or duration

Plural In metal-mining, ore mixed with gangue in particles of small size: a term used with various shades of meaning in certain districts of England.
Plural In coal-mining, same as small coal (see above).
Plural The “little go,” or previous examination: as, to be plucked for smalls.
Plural Same as small-clothes.
A small thing or quantity; also, the small or slender part of a thing: as, the small of the leg or of the back; specifically, the smallest part of the trunk of a whale; the tapering part toward, near, or at the base of the flukes.
Small items of clothing.
Small things considered as a group.
A part that is smaller or narrower than the rest.
The slender part of the back
A garment size for a small person

LITTLE vs SMALL: ADJECTIVE

Insignificant, trivial.
Young children.
The quahog, or round clam.
The offices of prime, tierce, sext, and nones. Vespers and compline are sometimes included.
A public examination about the middle of the course, which is less strict and important than the final one; -- called also smalls. Cf. Great go, under Great.
The fourth and smallest finger of the hand.
An Englishman opposed to territorial expansion of the British Empire. See Antiimperialism, above.
See Chief hare.
Small in extent of views or sympathies; narrow; shallow; contracted; mean; illiberal; ungenerous.
Small in force or efficiency; not strong; weak; slight; inconsiderable
Small in dignity, power, or importance; not great; insignificant; contemptible.
Small in quantity or amount; not much
Short in duration; brief.
Small in size or extent; not big; diminutive; -- opposed to big or large
Younger or youngest. Used especially of a sibling.
Being at an early stage of growth; young.
Having scant power or influence; of minor status.
Narrow; petty.
Unimportant; trivial.
Short in extent or duration; brief.
Small in quantity or extent: : small.
Small in size.
(informal terms) small and of little importance
Of short duration or distance
Limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
Small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)
Not fully grown
Lowercase
(of a voice) faint

Being of slight consequence; feeble in influence or importance; unimportant; trivial; insignificant.
Having little size, compared with other things of the same kind; little in quantity or degree; diminutive; not large or extended in dimension; not great; not much; inconsiderable.
Lacking force or volume.
Diluted; weak. Used of alcoholic beverages.
Having been belittled; humiliated.
Narrow in outlook; petty.
Not fully grown; very young.
Unpretentious; modest.
Having limited position, influence, or status; minor.
Limited in importance or significance; trivial.
Being below average in quantity or extent.
Being below average in size.
Low or inferior in station or quality
Made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
Too small to be seen except under a microscope
Lowercase
Limited in size or scope
Not fully grown
Not large but sufficient in size or amount
(of a voice) faint
Have fine or very small constituent particles
Limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

LITTLE vs SMALL: TRANSITIVE VERB

To make little or less.

LITTLE vs SMALL: ADVERB

Not in the least; not at all.
Not much; scarcely.
Not much

Not loudly; faintly; timidly.
In or to small extent, quantity, or degree; little; slightly.
In a small manner.
Without loudness or forcefulness; softly.
In small pieces.
On a small scale

LITTLE vs SMALL: OTHER WORD TYPES

Not tall
Low in stature
Low in stature; not tall; describing something or someone with a stature less than normal
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
(informal) small and of little importance
(of children and animals) young, immature
Insignificant, contemptible, weak. See littleness.
And Scanty, slender, moderate.
Synonyms Minute, tiny.
Hence— Petty in character; mean; narrow; wanting breadth or largeness: as, a little soul or mind.
Not great; small in consideration, dignity, consequence, etc.; petty; inconsiderable; insignificant: as, a little office; little affairs; a little accident.
Not of great extent or duration; not long; short in space or time; brief: as, a little way or distance; a little while.
Not much; of small amount, quantity, or degree; restricted; limited: as, a little food or drink; little joy or happiness; little influence.
Not large in number; having few constituent, members or parts: as, a little army or fleet; a little city.
Not large or much.
In a small quantity or degree; not much; slightly.
To make less. Compare belittle.
To become little or less.
(idiom) (little by little) By small degrees or increments; gradually.
(idiom) (a little) Somewhat; a bit.

Slight or limited
Slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope
(of children and animals) young, immature
Relatively moderate, limited, or small
Low; in low tones; gently; timidly; also, in a shrill or high key.
In a small quantity or degree; little.
Illiberal, stingy, scrimping.
Shallow. See pettiness.
Inconsiderable, unimportant, slender, scanty, moderate, paltry, slight, feeble.
Synonyms Smaller, Fewer (see less), tiny, puny, stunted, Lilliputian, minute.
Unostentatiously; without pretension.
Noting the condition of the cutting edge of a saw as condensed by hammering: same as tight.
Meager in quantity, as a body of water: an anglers' epithet: as, the water is too small to use the fly.
Having little property; carrying on a business on a small scale.
Characterized by littleness of mind or character; evincing little worth; narrow-minded; sordid; selfish; ungenerous; mean; base; unworthy.
Gentle; soft; faint; not loud.
Thin: applied to tones or to the voice.
Containing little of the principal quality, or little strength; weak: as, small beer.
Of little genius, ability, or force of character; petty; insignificant.
Being of little moment, weight, or importance; trivial; insignificant; petty; trifling: as, it is a small matter or thing; a small subject.
Low, as applied to station, social position, etc.
Little or inferior in degree, quantity, amount, duration, number, value, etc.; short (in time or extent); narrow, etc.
Little in size; not great or large; of less than average or ordinary dimensions; diminutive.
Slender; thin; narrow.
To make little or less; lessen.

LITTLE vs SMALL: RELATED WORDS

Miniscule, Puny, Smaller, Minuscule, Mingy, Teeny, Small, Teensy, Tiny, Dinky, Wee, Piddling, Weensy, Slight, Bitty

LITTLE vs SMALL: DESCRIBE WORDS

Miniscule, Puny, Smaller, Minuscule, Mingy, Teeny, Small, Teensy, Tiny, Dinky, Wee, Piddling, Weensy, Slight, Bitty

LITTLE vs SMALL: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

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Little by little, reality came back to him, the ordinary things that now would always be just ordinary things.
However, we have had roosters wait until a little later, and begin a little sooner, too.
Made with sweet little ears, a sweet little expression, and those fun tassels.
Then, add some text pages and create a little story book that your little one will love.
Stick this little loop near the back of your shoe using very little corn syrup.
So, this one os perfect to get a little bit of rustic, a little classic, and a little bit of glamour to your home.
Little by little he was preparing himself, unwittingly, for the miracle.
Carrying case is little smaller on the sides, little taller.

The material component for this spell is a small disc of bronze and a small rod of iron.
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Investing in small business accounting software can be one of the best things you do for your small business.
There are many small businesses on Amazon, so you may be supporting a small business by shopping there.
Are you a small business owner looking to purchase small business renters insurance?
Maker and small to create more help small businesses could also add shipping cost square invoice clients.
While one small donation might not make a difference, many small donations can change everything.
CRA data on small business, small firms, and community development lending.
The small minimalistic design is perfect for small spaces.

LITTLE vs SMALL: QUESTIONS

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What does the third Little Pig do in the Three Little Pigs?
Are Amazon and Starbucks paying too little or too little corporation tax?
What happened to Michele Carey from live a little love a little?
What happens when little blue and Little Yellow meet each other?
When did just a little bit by Little Milton come out?
Who voices the Little Einsteins in Little People Big World?
Why is Perrie Edwards not performing with little Little Mix?
Does Noel Gallagher sing lead vocals on Little by Little?
What is the Little Mermaids name in Little Mermaid?

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Why small businesses should outsource their marketing?
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LITTLE AND SMALL

LITTLE vs SMALL: NOUN

LITTLE vs SMALL: ADJECTIVE

LITTLE vs SMALL: TRANSITIVE VERB

LITTLE vs SMALL: ADVERB

LITTLE vs SMALL: OTHER WORD TYPES

LITTLE vs SMALL: RELATED WORDS

LITTLE vs SMALL: DESCRIBE WORDS

LITTLE vs SMALL: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

LITTLE vs SMALL: QUESTIONS