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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Artificial: Artificial ground (AG) cleats have the shortest cleats of the bunch.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
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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India also unleashed several punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspending its participation in a water-sharing treaty that is critical for its smaller neighbor.—
Anupreeta Das,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The bone had thick walls and a narrower bone marrow cavity.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Under the new Medicare Advantage plan, retirees would face narrower provider networks and potentially higher out-of-pocket expenses for out-of-network care.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Inflation gauge cools ahead of Trump's tariffs, but spending climbs A key measure of inflation eased in March, offering a brief reprieve before President Donald Trump's new tariffs begin taking full effect.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In March 2020, paleontologists reported an extraordinary finding: a diminutive skull, just over a centimeter long, preserved in amber.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Thomas is a kinetic, diminutive woman whose energy belies her years.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 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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Mulaney emphasized a number of times that this will be a real fight and not a comedy bit.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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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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On the second day of their visit, the couple are due to spend time with the Countryside Rangers from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service (Iona is the tiny neighboring island — which has a population of just 170 people).—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
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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