little
Pronunciation:
/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩//ˈlɘtl̩//ˈlɪtəl//ˈlɪtl̩/noun
Definitions
A small amount.
Example: Can I try a little of that sauce?
adjective
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Small in size.
Example: This is a little table.
Insignificant, trivial.
Example: It's of little importance.
Very young.
Example: Did he tell you any embarrassing stories about when she was little?
(of a sibling) Younger.
Example: This is my little sister.
adverb
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Not much.
Example: This is a little known fact. She spoke little and listened less.
Not at all.
Example: I was speaking ill of Fred; little did I know that he was right behind me, listening in.
pronoun
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Not much; not a large amount.
Example: Little is known about his early life.