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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.
LITTLE definition: 1. small in size or amount: 2. a small amount of food or drink: 3. a present that is not of great…. Learn more.
Little describes something that is small in size. Little also describes a short time. And little can refer to a small amount of something. Little has many other senses as an adjective, adverb, and noun. If something is little, it is tiny or physically small. Little is the opposite of words like big, huge, and gigantic.
A little or a little bit means to a small extent or degree. He complained a little of a nagging pain between his shoulder blades. He was a little bit afraid of his father's reaction.
Anything small, brief, young, or unimportant can be described as little. If you live in a little cottage, it means your house is very small, and quite possibly adorable. The word little describes something tiny and sweet, like a little kitten or a little doll house rocking chair.
1. A small quantity or amount: Give me a little. 2. Something much less than all: I know little of their history. 3. A short distance or time: a little down the road; waited a little. Idioms:
adjective. /ˈlɪt̮l/ [usually before noun] The forms littler/lɪt̮lər/ and littlest/lɪt̮ləst/ are rare. It is more common to use smaller and smallest. not big; small; smaller than others a little house a little old lady the classic little black dress “Which do you want?” “I'll take the little one.” She gave a little laugh.
