little better than

:  not big: such as

:  small in size or extent :  tiny

:  young

:  in only a small quantity or degree :  slightly

:  not at all

:  rarely, infrequently

:  a small amount, quantity, or degree

:  practically nothing

:  a short time

: comparative ofgood

:  greater than half

:  improved in health or mental attitude

:  to make better (see ¹better): such as

:  to make more tolerable or acceptable

:  to make more complete or perfect

: comparative ofwell

:  in a more excellent manner

:  to greater advantage :  preferably

:  something better (see ¹better)

:  a superior especially in merit or rank

:  advantage, victory

:  had better (see ³better 1b)