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Little

ˈlɪtl

Little definitions

adjective

Inflections:

little littler littlest

small in size, amount, or degree (often used to convey an appealing diminutiveness or express an affectionate or condescending attitude)

"the plants will grow into little bushes"

Synonyms:
small small-scale compact short small slight thin petite diminutive tiny
- (of a person) young or younger
  
  "my little brother"
- denoting something, especially a place, that is the smaller or smallest of those so named or is named after a similar larger one
  
  "the village of Little Chesterton"
- used in names of animals and plants that are smaller than related kinds, e.g. little grebe
- of short distance or duration
  
  "stay for a little while"
- relatively unimportant or trivial (often used ironically)
  
  "we have a little problem"

adverb

Inflections:

less least

to a small extent

"he reminded me a little of my parents"

Synonyms:
slightly faintly remotely vaguely
only to a small extent; not much or often (used for emphasis)

"he was little known in this country"
- hardly or not at all
  
  "little did he know what wheels he was putting into motion"