little

Definitions

1. adjective

   Small in size.

   Examples

   • This is a little table.
   • She lives in a little cottage by the sea.
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2. adjective

   Short in distance.

   Examples

   • It is only a little way now.
   • We have a little distance left to go.
   ≈compact≈fun size≈fun-sized≈ickle≈insignificant +15 more
3. adjective

   Short in time.

   Examples

   • I feel better after a little sleep.
   • Give me a little time to think.
   ≈compact≈fun size≈fun-sized≈ickle≈insignificant +15 more
4. adjective

   Young.

   Examples

   • Where is the little boys' room?
   • The little girl waved from the window.
   ≈compact≈fun size≈fun-sized≈ickle≈insignificant +15 more
5. adjective

   Younger than you, no matter the size.

   Examples

   • You may be strong, but you are still my little sister.
   • He always looked after his little brother.
   ≈compact≈fun size≈fun-sized≈ickle≈insignificant +15 more
6. adjective

   Small in number.

   Examples

   • That is a small herd you have there.
   • Only a little group came to the meeting.
   ≈compact≈fun size≈fun-sized≈ickle≈insignificant +15 more
7. adjective

   Not important.

   Examples

   • It is of little importance.
   • The delay caused little trouble.
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8. adjective

   Used to talk down to someone, in a rude way.

   Examples

   • Do not be such a little coward.
   • Listen, you little liar.
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9. adjective

   Used in a name for a part of a city where people from one country live.

   Examples

   • We ate at a place in Little Italy.
   • Little France is north of Leicester Square.
   ≈compact≈fun size≈fun-sized≈ickle≈insignificant +15 more
10. adjective

    Not grown or developed enough. Some people use this rudely about a man.

    Examples

    • You are a little man, she said.
    • They mocked him for being little.
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