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Definition of little
littler
play \ˈli-təl-ər, ˈlit-lər\ orless
play \ˈles\ orlesser
play \ˈle-sər\;littlest
play \ˈli-təl-əst, ˈlit-ləst\ orleast
play \ˈlēst\1 : not big: such asa : small in size or extent : tiny has little feetb : young was too little to rememberc of a plant or animal : small in comparison with related forms —used in vernacular namesd : having few members or inhabitants a little group little townse : small in condition, distinction, or scope big business trampling on the little fellowf : narrow, mean the pettiness of little mindsg : pleasingly small a cute little thingh —used as an intensive why, you little devil!
2 : not much: such asa : existing only in a small amount or to a slight degree has little moneyb : short in duration : brief There is little time left.c : existing to an appreciable though not extensive degree or amount —used with a had a little money in the bank
3 : small in importance or interest : trivial a few little problems to be dealt with
From the M-W Editors
Examples of little in a Sentence
I have very little money, so I can't lend you any.
I have less money than I did before.
I got very little sleep last night.
There's little hope of a rescue now.
You have little choice but to pay attention.
The new version bears little resemblance to the original.
These programs have very little chance of succeeding.
These trinkets have little or no value.
We're having a little party this weekend.
a little group of people
Recent Examples of little from the Web
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On June 26th, the justices refused to review the ruling, leaving the federal appeal decision as is and residents with little hope of relief.
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BNP has little choice than to hunker down and hope the attention will pass.
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And the forgiving little axe serves well as a stepping stone to the guitar.
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Through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, the Burbank Fire Department is receiving a little more than $861,000, according to Lipinski's office.
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Handle as little as possible to avoid rubbing off the bloom (the light waxy finish on the skin) and reduce bruising.
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During a recent spot check in one Edgewood neighborhood, where more than a dozen thefts from vehicles were reported in little more than a day, Sheriff's Office deputies found 61 unlocked vehicles.
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Haim looked back to the polished sound of vintage Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles, and here the sisters continue to rely on guitars and the like at a moment when many of their peers have little use for them.
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In fact, a firefly spends the vast majority of its life (one to two years) as a ravenous little larvae known as a glow-worm.
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Origin and Etymology of little
Middle English littel, from Old English lȳtel; akin to Old High German luzzil little
Synonym Discussion of little
Examples of little in a Sentence
She works very little and sleeps even less.
Please speak as little as possible.
We had little more than we needed.
His art is little known in this country.
Origin and Etymology of little
see 1little
Examples of little in a Sentence
there's just a little of the pie left
Origin and Etymology of little
see 1little
LITTLE Defined for English Language Learners
little
playDefinition of little for English Language Learners
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: small in size
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: not tall
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: small in amount
little
Definition of little for English Language Learners
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: in a very small amount or degree
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: hardly at all : not very much
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: not very often
LITTLE Defined for Kids
Definition of little for Students
littler
\ˈlit-lər\ orless
\ˈləs\;littlest
\ˈlit-ləst\ orleast
\ˈlēst\Definition of little for Students
: a small amount or quantity She knows very little.
Medical Dictionary
little
playMedical Definition of little
littler
\ˈlit-əl-ər, ˈlit-lər\play orless
\ˈles\play orlesser
\ˈles-ər\play ;littlest
\ˈlit-əl-əst, ˈlit-ləst\play orleast
\ˈlēst\play: not big: asa: small in size or extent has little feetbof a plant or animal : small in comparison with related forms—used in vernacular names
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