Cool MateMeaning of Small amount
A quantity that is not large; very little of something.
In simple words: A little quantity of something.
Small amount in a sentence
- I only need a small amount of flour for this recipe.
- Can you give me a small amount of money for the bus?
- He saved a small amount from his paycheck each month.
How to use Small amount
Used in everyday conversation and writing to describe not much of something. Avoid in formal contexts; phrases like 'minimal quantity' are preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a small cup filled with a little bit of liquid.
Related words
Collocations with Small amount
- small amount of money
- small amount of time
- small amount of sugar
- small amount of space
- small amount of information
Synonyms for Small amount
- little amount
- tiny bit
- minimal quantity
- scant amount
- modest sum
Common mistakes with Small amount
- Confused with 'few' vs 'a few'.
- 'Small amount' is often incorrectly used in plural contexts.
- Misplaced modifiers might make it unclear (e.g., 'amount small').
Small amount appears in
Small amount in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كمية قليلة
كمية قليلة من شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অল্প পরিমাণ
কোনো কিছুর অল্প পরিমাণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Kleine Menge
Eine kleine Menge von etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Pequeña cantidad
Una pequeña cantidad de algo.
- Persianفارسی
مقدار کم
مقدار کمی از چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Petite quantité
Une petite quantité de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
थोड़ी मात्रा
किसी चीज़ की थोड़ी मात्रा।
- ItalianItaliano
Piccola quantità
Una piccola quantità di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pequena quantidade
Uma pequena quantidade de algo.
- RussianРусский
Небольшое количество
Немного чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
تھوڑی مقدار
کسی چیز کی تھوڑی مقدار۔
- Chinese中文
少量
东西不多。
More phrases like Small amount
- In closing
A phrase used to indicate the end of a speech or written text.
- We take this very seriously
We regard this matter as very important.
- Highest priorities
The most important tasks or goals that need immediate attention.
- AttentionA2
the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about something/somebody carefully; interest that people show in somebody/something
- No stone will go unturned
To make every possible effort to find or achieve something.
- Now would be the time
A suggestion that the current moment is ideal for taking action.
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Frequently asked questions about Small amount
What does Small amount mean?
A little quantity of something.
What is the definition of Small amount?
A quantity that is not large; very little of something.
How do you use Small amount in a sentence?
I only need a small amount of flour for this recipe.
Can you give another example of Small amount?
Can you give me a small amount of money for the bus?
What are synonyms for Small amount?
Common alternatives include little amount, tiny bit, minimal quantity, scant amount, modest sum.
What words go with Small amount?
It commonly pairs with small amount of money, small amount of time, small amount of sugar, small amount of space, small amount of information.
What are common mistakes when using Small amount?
Confused with 'few' vs 'a few'. 'Small amount' is often incorrectly used in plural contexts. Misplaced modifiers might make it unclear (e.g., 'amount small').
How do you pronounce Small amount?
US: //smɔl əˈmaʊnt//, UK: //smɔːl əˈmaʊnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Small amount?
Used in everyday conversation and writing to describe not much of something. Avoid in formal contexts; phrases like 'minimal quantity' are preferred.