Meaning of the word "small amount" in English

What does "small amount" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

small amount

US /smɔl əˈmaʊnt/
UK /smɔl əˈmaʊnt/

Phrase

a quantity that is not large

Example:
He only ate a small amount of food.
Add a small amount of sugar to the coffee.