What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
leetle
Example
Can I have a leetle bit of cake, please? [leetle: adjective]
Example
Aww, look at the leetle puppy! [leetle: adjective]
small
Example
The apartment was small but cozy. [small: adjective]
Example
I only need a small amount of sugar for this recipe. [small: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Small is much more commonly used than leetle in everyday language, making it a more useful word to learn for ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between leetle and small?
Small is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while leetle is typically used in informal or colloquial speech and may not be appropriate in more formal settings.
