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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 formsused in vernacular names. d. : having few members or inhabitants. a little group.
Some common synonyms of little are diminutive, miniature, minute, small, and tiny. While all these words mean "noticeably below average in size," little is more absolute in implication often carrying the idea of petiteness, pettiness, insignificance, or immaturity.
little adjective (SMALL) Add to word list. A1. small in size or amount: It came in a little box. a little dog / nose / room. A little old man came into the room. He gave a little smile. It'll only take a little while to clear up the kitchen. Synonyms. diminutive. dinky informal. exiguous formal. infinitesimal formal. itsy-bitsy humorous.
adjective. , lit·tler or less or less·er, lit·tlest or least. small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room. Synonyms: wee, teeny, tiny. short in duration; not extensive; short; brief: a little while. Synonyms: wee, teeny, tiny. small in number: a little group of scientists. Synonyms: wee, teeny, tiny.
Apr 26, 2024 · Little means not very often or to only a small extent. On their way back to Marseille they spoke very little. The animals were covered in dust, but otherwise little affected. Synonyms: hardly, barely, not quite, not much More Synonyms of little. 3. determiner. A little of something is a small amount of it, but not very much.
Definition of little – Learner’s Dictionary. little. adjective. uk / ˈlɪtl / us. little adjective (SMALL) Add to word list. A1. small in size or amount: a little bag / box / town. She's so little. It costs as little as one dollar. I might have a little bit of cake. Fewer examples. a pretty little village. There's a little bit more pasta left.
Britannica Dictionary definition of LITTLE. 1. a : small in size. She has little feet. a little island/airplane. a little business. [+] more examples. b : not tall : short. a little man. a littler [= (more commonly) smaller, shorter] man.
