little
adjective
lit·tle
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littler\ ˈli-tᵊl-ər
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or less\ ˈles
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or lesser\ ˈle-sər
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littlest\ ˈli-tᵊl-əst
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or least\ ˈlēst
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or less\ ˈles
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or lesser\ ˈle-sər
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littlest\ ˈli-tᵊl-əst
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Definition of little
(Entry 1 of 3)
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 forms
—used in vernacular names
d
: having few members or inhabitants
a little group little towns
e
: small in condition, distinction, or scope
big business trampling on the little fellow
g
: pleasingly small
a cute little thing
h
—used as an intensive why, you little devil!
2
: not much: such as
a
: existing only in a small amount or to a slight degree
has little money
b
: short in duration : brief
There is little time left.
c
: existing to an appreciable though not extensive degree or amount
—used with a had a little money in the bank
3
: small in importance or interest : trivial
a few little problems to be dealt with
little
adverb
less\ ˈles
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least\ ˈlēst
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least\ ˈlēst
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Definition of little (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: in only a small quantity or degree : slightly
facts that were little known at the time
b
: not at all
cared little for their neighbors
2
: rarely, infrequently
little
noun