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little
(adjective)/ˈlɪtl/ /ˈlɪtl/
not big; small; smaller than others
a little house
a little group of tourists
a little old lady
We passed through several nice little towns.
It was a tiny little room.
‘Which do you want?’ ‘I'll take the little one.’
She gave a little laugh.
We should manage, with a little bit of luck.
Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday.
Extra Examples
It was a lovely little village before the war.
The room was full of funny little animals.
I was a little bit afraid of him.
We had a little adventure yesterday.
You'll feel a little sting.
young
a little boy/girl
He's just a little kid.
my little brother/sister (= younger brother/sister)
The little ones were already in bed.
cute little baby animals
I lived in America when I was little.
He's still very little and doesn't understand yet.
short
A little while later the phone rang.
Shall we walk a little way?
used after an adjective to show approval, sympathy or dislike, especially in a patronizing way (= one that suggests that you think you are better than somebody)
The poor little thing! It's lost its mother.
What a nasty little man!
She's a good little worker.
He'd become quite the little gentleman.
not important; not serious
I can't remember every little detail.
Sometimes it's the little things that count.
You soon get used to the little difficulties.
Extra Examples
The system has some odd little quirks.
It's just one of life's little mysteries.
All those problems because of one little mistake!
something large and successful often begins in a very small way
used to say that somebody told you something but you do not want to say who it was
it is not surprising
It is little wonder (that) she was so upset.
No wonder you're tired—you've been walking for hours.
No wonder you're still single—you never go out!
Word Origin
Old English lȳtel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luttel, German dialect lützel.
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