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'little' in a sentence

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little adjective

: limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

: (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

: low in stature; not tall; describing something or someone with a stature less than normal

: (of children and animals) young, immature

: (informal) small and of little importance

: (of a voice) faint

: lowercase

: small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)

little noun

: a small amount or duration

little adverb

: not much


  • It started to rain a little.
  • We've arrived a little late.
  • My neck hurts a little.
  • Whose little child is this? Where are his parents?
  • Meanwhile, you can get a little sleep.
  • That was supposed to be our little secret.
  • "Are you angry with me?" "Yes, a little bit."
  • Stop getting yourself worked up over little things.
  • Is it possible to travel with little money?
  • You look like a little girl in that dress.
  • Both you and I should lose a little weight.
  • They always fight over little things.
  • It might take a little while.
  • Can you tell me a little about yourself?
  • Could you knock a little off the price?
  • This is a little different from what I want.
  • Let me sleep just a little bit longer.
  • Let's stay a little bit longer.
  • Could you please speak a little bit more slowly?
  • Come outside. You need a little fresh air.
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