little
/ˈlɪtəl/
adjective
- Small in size, amount, or degree.
- He gave a little smile when he saw the gift.
- She picked up a little stone from the beach.
- There is only a little milk left in the fridge.
- Young or younger (used especially for children or animals).
- When I was little, I loved playing in the rain.
- My little sister is learning to read.
- The little kitten followed its mother everywhere.
- Short in time or distance.
- It's just a little way down the road.
- We took a little walk around the park.
- I'll be there in a little while.
- Insignificant or unimportant.
- He focused on the big picture, not the little details.
- Don't worry about the little mistakes.
- It's just a little problem we can fix easily.
pronoun
- A small amount or not much.
- Little is known about the ancient civilization.
- Little has changed since last year.
- He ate little of the meal.
determiner
- A small amount of something (used with uncountable nouns).
- There is little time left before the train leaves.
- She showed little interest in the game.
- We have little money to spend on luxuries.
Antonyms
adverb
- To a small extent; not much.
- I little expected such a warm welcome.
- She slept very little last night.
- He little knew what was about to happen.