difference betwen small and little

Hello!
Tell me , please, what is the difference between the two words "small" and "little"?

[Steven D]

Originally Posted by Slavuta

Hello!
Tell me , please, what is the difference between the two words "small" and "little"?

small - used only for size - a small car

little - used for size and quantity - a little car - a little money


We could say "a small amount of money", but it's the amount that is small, not the money. - small money - not correct