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Little

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/

A small amount.

📖 Definitions of "Little"

noun
  1. 1

    A small amount.

    "Can I try a little of that sauce?"

adjective
  1. 1

    Small in size.

    "This is a little table."

  2. 2

    Insignificant, trivial.

    "It's of little importance."

  3. 3

    Very young.

    "Did he tell you any embarrassing stories about when she was little?"

  4. 4

    (of a sibling) Younger.

    "This is my little sister."

adverb
  1. 1

    Not much.

    "This is a little known fact.  She spoke little and listened less."

  2. 2

    Not at all.

    "I was speaking ill of Fred; little did I know that he was right behind me, listening in."

pronoun
  1. 1

    Not much; not a large amount.

    "Little is known about his early life."

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