adjective

1. little in size, esp. when compared with others of the same kind; not large or big; limited in size
2. 1. little in quantity, extent, numbers, value, duration, etc. a small income
   2. of slight intensity; of limited degree or scope
   3. consisting of relatively few units; numerically low
3. of little importance or significance; trivial
4. young a book for small children
5. having relatively little investment, capital, etc. a small business
6. small-minded; mean; petty
7. 1. of low or inferior rank; ordinary; not notable
   2. modest or humble
8. gentle and low; soft: said of sound or the voice
9. diluted; light; weak small ale
10. lowercase

Etymology: ME smal, narrow, slender < OE smæl, akin to Ger schmal, narrow < IE base *(s)mēlo-, smaller animal: see mal-

adverb

1. in small pieces
2. in a low, faint tone; softly
3. in a small manner

noun

1. the small or narrow part the small of the back
2. small things or articles collectively
3. Brit., Informal
   1. Archaic smallclothes
   2. underclothes