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Originally Posted by EmpanadaRica
 I can understand your confusion because sometimes I think it is difficult to make the distinction..
I think usually one would say 'small town'.
'Little' usually refers to something being physically little often in combination with another adjective (e.g. the stupid little man - although this can also be used figuratively for someone who is closedminded for example).
Then again you would probably more likely say ' This is a small cake' not 'a little cake' (in fact you would say ' Can I have a little cake' meaning, can I have some cake..  )
But when referring to towns with a limited amount of inhabitants, I think it' s more usual to say ' small town' (though I am not sure that 'little town' would be incorrect - maybe a native speaker can give his/her opinion on it as well )
http://www.eslbase.com/grammar/small-little |
Laura, Your knowledge of English is better than that of most native English speakers. Since you joined the forums, I have been unable to improve any of your comments.
