Little in size or amount.
Small things can be cute or not very important.
Examples:
The cat is small.
I have a small toy.
She has a small dog.
The small mouse is eating cheese.
I have a small mountain in my backyard.
The small baby is sleeping.
Not important or not well-known.
When something is small in this way, it is not very famous or not very powerful.
Examples:
That is a small problem.
He has a small job.
She has a small role in the play.
The small store doesn't have many things.
I have a small idea for a story.
The small town is not very famous.