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Lie.K.
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Post by Lie.K. »

Hello :)

I'd like to know how to use "little" and " small" for a child.

#1 Five little children danced very well on the stage.
#2 Five small children danced very well onthe stage.

Can I use both "little" and " small " for the meaning of very young?
Or is "small" used for the size?

Thank you.
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Post by Alan »

Both words refer literally to size, but are naturally both understood to indicate a young age as well.

'Little' is more informal than 'small'.
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