Entry Word: little

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having relatively little height <there was a little hedge separating the two lawns> — see short 1
2 lacking importance <there were just a few little details left to take care of> — see unimportant
3 not broad or open in views or opinions <little-minded people who dislike the fact that human society is always progressing> — see narrow 2
4 not lasting for a considerable time <letʼs take a little pause to relax> — see short 2
5 of a size that is less than average <the petting zoo had a little horse in addition to all of the goats and sheep> — see small 1