1
as in short
having relatively little height
there was a little hedge separating the two lawns
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as in small
lacking importance
there were just a few little details left to take care of
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as in narrow
not broad or open in views or opinions
little-minded people who dislike the fact that human society is always progressing
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as in brief
not lasting for a considerable time
let's take a little pause to relax
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as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
the petting zoo has a little horse in addition to all of the goats and sheep
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as in slightly
in a very small quantity or degree
we had little more than we needed to survive in the wilderness
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as in rarely
not often
he's been studying very little for the bar exam
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as in bit
a very small amount
there's just a little of the pie left
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Recent Examples of little
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Sounds so stupid — like, my heart and soul is about those little sticks with a bunch of sugar on it?
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
More news to know now U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday morning after China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
These little bottles command three-figure price tags.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Sounds so stupid — like, my heart and soul is about those little sticks with a bunch of sugar on it?
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Despite the unprecedented impact of the war there has been little concerted international action to address it.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
More news to know now U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday morning after China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
Parents of littles, there's an important recall to tell you about that might affect your child's car seat.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for little
Adjective
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After a short ceremony, the church will open to the public from: Wednesday: 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday: 7 a.m. to midnight Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Despite scoring only five points at Penn State on March 1, Rice’s short baseline jumper with 17 seconds left cemented a 68-64 victory.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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As fall approached, I was sent from the station to put out a small lightning fire several miles from my tower.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Spotlights provide a narrower beam of light that is better for seeing long distances.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Often, places didn’t live up to the listings, with professional photos that turned dark into light, small into large, narrow into wide.—
Joyce Cohen,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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At various times in its long history, the region has either been coveted, conquered or controlled by the Greeks, the Roman Byzantines, the Genoese, the Mongols, Ottomans, Russians, Ukrainians, and even by the Germans for a brief period during World War II.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Megan Fox auditioned for the role of Karen as well, but her involvement in the casting process was reportedly brief.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While diminutive, his many admirers would call him an intellectual giant.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Patty Maloney, the diminutive actress known for her work with actor Billy Barty and for her role on the cult classic Star Wars Holiday Special, died March 31, her manager confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Flagship phones with these types of features rarely come this wallet‑friendly: the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) lands at just $399.99 (down from $799.99), delivering top‑tier power and stunning style without pushing past the four‑figure mark.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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While nearly every state now has a medical parole law, they are rarely used, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Don Thompson,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just kind of having a little bit of a different style of play.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Maurice conceded to having a little bit of a fan in him while coaching in this series.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Follicle cysts form when the tiny sac (called a follicle) that houses the maturing egg during your cycle doesn’t break open as usual to release said egg.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sprinkle the tiny seeds about 1 inch apart down the trench and lightly cover with soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Little.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/little. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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