little

1 of 3

adjective

lit·tle ˈli-tᵊl How to pronounce little (audio)

littler ˈli-tᵊl-ər How to pronounce little (audio)

ˈlit-lər

or less ˈles How to pronounce little (audio)

or lesser ˈle-sər How to pronounce little (audio)

; littlest ˈli-tᵊl-əst How to pronounce little (audio)

ˈlit-ləst

or least ˈlēst How to pronounce little (audio)

: not big: such as

: small in size or extent : tiny

has little feet

: young

was too little to remember

of a plant or animal : small in comparison with related forms

—used in vernacular names

: having few members or inhabitants

a little group

little towns

: small in condition, distinction, or scope

big business trampling on the little fellow

: narrow, mean

the pettiness of little minds

: pleasingly small

a cute little thing

—used as an intensive

why, you little devil!

: not much: such as

: existing only in a small amount or to a slight degree

has little money

: short in duration : brief

There is little time left.

: existing to an appreciable though not extensive degree or amount

—used with a

had a little money in the bank

: small in importance or interest : trivial

a few little problems to be dealt with

littleness

ˈli-tᵊl-nəs How to pronounce little (audio)

noun

little

2 of 3

adverb

less ˈles

; least ˈlēst How to pronounce little (audio)

: in only a small quantity or degree : slightly

facts that were little known at the time

: not at all

cared little for their neighbors

: rarely, infrequently

little

3 of 3

noun

plural littles

: a small amount, quantity, or degree

also : practically nothing

little has changed

: a short time

: a short distance

: a young child : little one

How you introduce your littles to the trail helps determine what they think of hiking as they grow.

Backpacker

… Beyoncé and JAY-Z don't post many photos of their littlest littles.

Azure Hall

As a mom determined to nurse each of her littles, I've tucked myself away in airplane bathrooms dozens of times to pump ounces of milk.

Kourtney Gibson

Example Sentences

Adjective 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 Adverb 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. Noun there's just a little of the pie left See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This makes pollination a little bit more difficult.

Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 TikTok sucks up massive amounts of user data, little of which is protected under U.S. federal law.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 But multiple studies find ESG strategies are doing little of either.

Terrence R. Keeley, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Very little of what happens is directly tied to Utah, but a lot of it is tied to the fact that both Lori and Chad Daybell were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Beyond the historical marker of it being Dan Lanning’s first career win there should be little to mark the occasion of this game.

James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Charles presents himself with considerable reserve, with little of the mischievous humor the queen at times displayed.

Christina Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 But as a Black historian who understands the power of my writing and research, there is little to debate.

Keisha N. Blain, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 Act 1 is essentially a neo-soul project with little of the reverent restraint that often comes with that kind of music.

David Browne, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022

Adverb

Created with aloe vera to hydrate hands and ginkgo biloba plant extract to provide antioxidants, these elevated hand sanitizers — available in the scents Champagne and Chamomile Lavender — make killing germs feel a little more luxurious.

Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 The Emmy Awards — which, like everything else, had to adjust protocols for the past two years because of Covid concerns — looked a little more normal this year.

Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 The latest episode of House of the Dragon finally revealed that the truth was a little more complicated than the rumors suggested.

Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 So hold on, because the campaign just got a little more interesting.

Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 This can start a virtuous cycle, in which the recipient of compassion gets a little more resilient and becomes better able to show compassion themselves.

Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 The Global Citizen festival, taking place in two major global cities this year, just got a little more exciting.

Rivea Ruff, Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Love apple pie, but looking for something a little more outside-the-box to wow your family with this year?

Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Siófok, on the southern bank, provides an array of bars and clubs for the younger crowd while the north shore is a little more sophisticated, with spas, vineyards and historic towns.

Nathan Kay, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022

Noun

Be careful to not overuse products, especially on the the first day, and remember a little can go a long way.

Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education.

Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 For those willing to sacrifice a little of the Taycan's dynamic fidelity for greater versatility, or who are simply taken by the wagon's longroof proportions, the Cross Turismo 4S occupies a compelling spot in Porsche's EV lineup.

Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 7 July 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education.

Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 Mix a few of these together to create a combination tailored to your taste—or put a little of each in a small bowl.

Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education.

Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 June 2022 Melton was a four-star recruit with an offer from Ohio State who chose to stay home and do a little of everything for a rebuilding Rutgers program, as a receiver, runner and kick returner.

Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2022 Lead guard Baylor Scheierman does a little of everything, ranking second on the team in scoring (16.2) and first in rebounds and assists (7.8, 4.6).

Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

Phrases Containing little

Kids Definition

little 1 of 3

adjective

lit·tle ˈli-tᵊl How to pronounce little (audio)

littler

ˈlit-lər

or less

ˈləs

; littlest

ˈlit-ləst

or least

ˈlēst

: small in size

a little house

: small in quantity

They had little food to eat.

: young entry 1 sense 1

little children

: short in duration or extent

We had a little chat.

: small in importance

It's a little problem.

: narrow entry 1 sense 3

little

2 of 3

adverb

less

ˈles

; least

ˈlēst

: in a very small quantity or degree

The history is little known.

little

3 of 3

noun

: a small amount or quantity She knows very little.

单词	littleness
释义	little 1 of 3 adjective lit·tle ˈli-tᵊl littler ˈli-tᵊl-ər ˈlit-lər or less ˈles or lesser ˈle-sər ; littlest ˈli-tᵊl-əst ˈlit-ləst or least ˈlēst 1 : not big: such as a : small in size or extent : tiny has little feet b : young was too little to remember c of a plant or animal : small in comparison with related forms —used in vernacular names d : having few members or inhabitants a little group little towns e : small in condition, distinction, or scope big business trampling on the little fellow f : narrow, mean the pettiness of little minds g : pleasingly small a cute little thing h —used as an intensive why, you little devil! 2 : not much: such as a : existing only in a small amount or to a slight degree has little money b : 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 littleness ˈli-tᵊl-nəs noun little 2 of 3 adverb less ˈles ; least ˈlēst 1 a : in only a small quantity or degree : slightly facts that were little known at the time b : not at all cared little for their neighbors 2 : rarely, infrequently little 3 of 3 noun plural littles 1 : a small amount, quantity, or degree also : practically nothing little has changed 2 a : a short time b : a short distance 3 : a young child : little one How you introduce your littles to the trail helps determine what they think of hiking as they grow. Backpacker … Beyoncé and JAY-Z don't post many photos of their littlest littles. Azure Hall As a mom determined to nurse each of her littles, I've tucked myself away in airplane bathrooms dozens of times to pump ounces of milk. Kourtney Gibson Phrases a little : somewhat, rather found the play a little dull in little : on a small scale especially : in miniature Synonyms Adjective low low-lying low-slung sawed-off short Adverb negligibly nominally slightly Noun ace bit crumb dab dram driblet glimmer hint lick mite nip ounce particle peanuts ray scintilla scruple shade shadow shred skosh smack smell smidgen smidgeon smidgin smidge snap soupçon spark spatter speck splash spot sprinkling strain streak suspicion tad touch trace See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective 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 Adverb 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. Noun there's just a little of the pie left See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective This makes pollination a little bit more difficult. Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 TikTok sucks up massive amounts of user data, little of which is protected under U.S. federal law. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 But multiple studies find ESG strategies are doing little of either. Terrence R. Keeley, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Very little of what happens is directly tied to Utah, but a lot of it is tied to the fact that both Lori and Chad Daybell were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Beyond the historical marker of it being Dan Lanning’s first career win there should be little to mark the occasion of this game. James Crepea \| The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Charles presents himself with considerable reserve, with little of the mischievous humor the queen at times displayed. Christina Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 But as a Black historian who understands the power of my writing and research, there is little to debate. Keisha N. Blain, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 Act 1 is essentially a neo-soul project with little of the reverent restraint that often comes with that kind of music. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 Adverb Created with aloe vera to hydrate hands and ginkgo biloba plant extract to provide antioxidants, these elevated hand sanitizers — available in the scents Champagne and Chamomile Lavender — make killing germs feel a little more luxurious. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 The Emmy Awards — which, like everything else, had to adjust protocols for the past two years because of Covid concerns — looked a little more normal this year. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 The latest episode of House of the Dragon finally revealed that the truth was a little more complicated than the rumors suggested. Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 So hold on, because the campaign just got a little more interesting. Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 This can start a virtuous cycle, in which the recipient of compassion gets a little more resilient and becomes better able to show compassion themselves. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 The Global Citizen festival, taking place in two major global cities this year, just got a little more exciting. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Love apple pie, but looking for something a little more outside-the-box to wow your family with this year? Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Siófok, on the southern bank, provides an array of bars and clubs for the younger crowd while the north shore is a little more sophisticated, with spas, vineyards and historic towns. Nathan Kay, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 Noun Be careful to not overuse products, especially on the the first day, and remember a little can go a long way. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 For those willing to sacrifice a little of the Taycan's dynamic fidelity for greater versatility, or who are simply taken by the wagon's longroof proportions, the Cross Turismo 4S occupies a compelling spot in Porsche's EV lineup. Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 7 July 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 Mix a few of these together to create a combination tailored to your taste—or put a little of each in a small bowl. Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 June 2022 Melton was a four-star recruit with an offer from Ohio State who chose to stay home and do a little of everything for a rebuilding Rutgers program, as a receiver, runner and kick returner. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2022 Lead guard Baylor Scheierman does a little of everything, ranking second on the team in scoring (16.2) and first in rebounds and assists (7.8, 4.6). Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Middle English littel, from Old English lȳtel; akin to Old High German luzzil little First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing little a little bit a big fish in a little pond bear little relationship to/with as little as a little goes a long way every little thing leave someone (with) no/little choice have little/nothing to recommend it have little/nothing to recommend him/her little better than let someone in on a (little) secret little bitty little brother/sister little if any little leaf little finger little guy little by little little one little more than little man little slam little people little person little theater little wonder meet with little success live a little makes little/no sense more than a little no little of little avail place/put little credence in put/have little faith in the little/small matter the little guy the little woman to little/no effect very little love lost too little, too late wrap (someone) around one's (little) finger wired (a little) too tight/tightly dirty little secret little magazine little toe the little man little brown bat a little something leave little to the imagination little woman little bluestem in little a little See More a little bit a big fish in a little pond bear little relationship to/with as little as a little goes a long way every little thing leave someone (with) no/little choice have little/nothing to recommend it have little/nothing to recommend him/her little better than let someone in on a (little) secret little bitty little brother/sister little if any little leaf little finger little guy little by little little one little more than little man little slam little people little person little theater little wonder meet with little success live a little makes little/no sense more than a little no little of little avail place/put little credence in put/have little faith in the little/small matter the little guy the little woman to little/no effect very little love lost too little, too late wrap (someone) around one's (little) finger wired (a little) too tight/tightly dirty little secret little magazine little toe the little man little brown bat a little something leave little to the imagination little woman little bluestem in little a little See More Kids Definition little 1 of 3 adjective lit·tle ˈli-tᵊl littler ˈlit-lər or less ˈləs ; littlest ˈlit-ləst or least ˈlēst 1 : small in size a little house 2 : small in quantity They had little food to eat. 3 : young entry 1 sense 1 little children 4 : short in duration or extent We had a little chat. 5 : small in importance It's a little problem. 6 : narrow entry 1 sense 3 little 2 of 3 adverb less ˈles ; least ˈlēst : in a very small quantity or degree The history is little known. little 3 of 3 noun : a small amount or quantity She knows very little. Medical Definition little adjective lit·tle ˈlit-ᵊl littler ˈlit-ᵊl-ər, ˈlit-lər or less ˈles or lesser ˈles-ər ; littlest ˈlit-ᵊl-əst, ˈlit-ləst or least ˈlēst : not big: as a : small in size or extent has little feet b of a plant or animal : small in comparison with related forms —used in vernacular names littleness noun 1 as in smallness the quality or state of being little in size the littleness of the painting hardly gives any indication of its price—which is a fortune Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance smallness diminutiveness fineness slightness deficiency puniness minuteness meagerness tininess stinginess scarcity slenderness spareness scantiness sparseness slimness inadequacy sparsity scarceness poorness petiteness inadequateness skimpiness scantness Antonyms & Near Antonyms bigness greatness immensity largeness hugeness vastness enormity magnitude enormousness grandness magnitude extravagance grossness extensiveness liberality immenseness generosity excessiveness abundance extremeness adequacy sufficiency prodigiousness copiousness bountifulness healthiness stupendousness ampleness heaviness massiveness mountainousness bulkiness weightiness immoderacy voluminousness heftiness See More 2 as in negligibility the quality or state of being unimportant you can hardly imagine the appalling littleness of the stuff that she obsesses over Synonyms & Similar Words smallness negligibility insignificance pettiness inconsequence emptiness inconsequentiality immateriality triviality slightness nullity worthlessness inconsiderableness valuelessness insignificancy Antonyms & Near Antonyms importance moment significance magnitude bigness weight consequence import value weightiness substance worth See More
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little

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Phrases Containing little

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