1. (superl.) 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; as, a small man; a small river.

2. (superl.) Being of slight consequence; feeble in influence or importance; unimportant; trivial; insignificant; as, a small fault; a small business.

3. (superl.) Evincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; -- sometimes, in reproach, paltry; mean.

4. (superl.) Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short; as, after a small space.

5. (superl.) Weak; slender; fine; gentle; soft; not loud.

6. (adv.) In or to small extent, quantity, or degree; little; slightly.

7. (adv.) Not loudly; faintly; timidly.

8. (n.) The small or slender part of a thing; as, the small of the leg or of the back.

9. (n.) Smallclothes.

10. (n.) Same as Little go. See under Little, a.

11. (v. t.) To make little or less.