How to use little in a sentence. We use them to mean ‘not as much as may be expected or wished for’. The difficulty is commonly evaded by resort to a synonym (as smaller, smallest);
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Least / ˈliːst/ also littlest / ˈlɪtl̟əst/ britannica dictionary definition of little 1 a : the adjective has no recognized mode of comparison. A short distance or time:
Something much less than all:
Little and few have negative meanings. See examples of little used in a sentence. I know little of their history. A present that is not of great….
In english, a little, little, a few, and few are used to describe small amounts of something, but they are used differently depending on whether the noun is countable or uncountable. The oed says of the word little: The meaning of little is not big. Small in size or amount:
You use little to indicate that there is only a very small amount of something.
A small amount of food or drink: 1 little / ˈ lɪtl̟/ adjective less / ˈlɛs/ or lesser / ˈlɛsɚ/ also littler / ˈlɪtl̟ɚ/ ; You can use 'so', 'too', and 'very' in front of little. (a) little and (a) few are quantifiers meaning ‘some’.
I had little money and little free time. Anything small, brief, young, or unimportant can be described as little. I find that i need very little sleep these. A little down the road;
If you live in a little cottage, it means your house is very small, and quite possibly adorable.
A small quantity or amount:
