Looking for the meaning of the word LITTLER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LITTLER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Little
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English lȳtel, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luttel, German dialect lützel
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlɪtl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlɪtl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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
Definition:
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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