more than a little
Definition of more than a little
1 : a lot of : much There was more than a little sadness in his voice.
2 : to a great degree : very He was more than a little surprised by her decision. Her vision of the future was more than a little upsetting.
3 : a lot : much They understand more than a little of what is going on.
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Word by Word Definitions
: greater
: additional, further
: in addition
: moreover
: a greater quantity, number, or amount
: something additional : an additional amount
: persons of higher rank
: additional persons or things or a greater amount
: 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
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