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Small damage vs little damage

Both of these are correct phrases, but they're used in slightly different contexts. "Small damage" is more commonly used to refer to physical damage that isn't extensive, while "little damage" can be used in a broader sense to refer to any kind of damage that's minor.
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Last updated: August 26, 2024

Small damage

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to physical damage that is not extensive.

Use "small damage" when describing physical harm or injury that is limited in scope or extent.

Examples:

  • The car sustained only small damage in the accident.
  • There was small damage to the roof after the storm.

Alternatives:

  • minor damage
  • slight damage
  • limited damage
  • modest damage
  • damage of a small scale

little damage

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe any kind of damage that is minor in nature.

You can use "little damage" in a broader sense to refer to any type of harm or injury that is not significant.

Examples:

  • There was little damage to the reputation of the company after the scandal.
  • The leak caused little damage to the floor.

Alternatives:

  • minor damage
  • slight damage
  • limited damage
  • modest damage
  • damage of a small scale

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