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Word: Little
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English lȳtel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luttel, German dialect lützel
ˈlɪtl
small in size, amount, or degree (often used to convey an appealing diminutiveness or express an affectionate or condescending attitude)
Short Definition:small
Examples:- the plants will grow into little bushes
- a little puppy dog
- a boring little man
Word: Little
Speech Type: Determiner
ˈlɪtl
a small amount of
Short Definition:small amount of
Examples:- we got a little help from a training scheme
- you only see a little of what he can do
used to emphasize how small an amount is
Short Definition:emphasizing smallness of amount
Examples:- I have little doubt of their identity
- there was very little time to be lost
- he ate and drank very little
- the rouble is worth so little these days
Word: Little
Speech Type: Pronoun
ˈlɪtl
a small amount of
Short Definition:small amount of
Examples:- we got a little help from a training scheme
- you only see a little of what he can do
used to emphasize how small an amount is
Short Definition:emphasizing smallness of amount
Examples:- I have little doubt of their identity
- there was very little time to be lost
- he ate and drank very little
- the rouble is worth so little these days
Word: Little
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈlɪtl
to a small extent
Short Definition:to small extent
Examples:- he reminded me a little of my parents
- I was always a little afraid of her
only to a small extent; not much or often (used for emphasis)
Short Definition:not much or often
Examples:- he was little known in this country
- he had slept little these past weeks
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