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Little: meaning, definitions and examples

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little

 

[ หˆlษชt(ษ™)l ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

size

Small in size; not big or large.

Synonyms

miniature, small, tiny

Examples of usage

  • She has a little dog.
  • I need a little bit of sugar for my tea.
Context #2 | Adverb

quantity

To a small extent; not much.

Synonyms

a bit, slightly, somewhat

Examples of usage

  • I'm a little tired.
  • Could you speak a little louder?
Context #3 | Noun

affectionate term

Used as an affectionate term for a small child.

Synonyms

darling, dear, sweetheart

Examples of usage

  • Come here, my little one.
  • Don't worry, little. Everything will be fine.

Translations

Translations of the word "little" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pequeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปะตะฝัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐใ•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pequeรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผรงรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญtil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pequeรฑo

Etymology

The word 'little' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'lytel.' It has been used in English since the 12th century to describe something small in size. Over time, it has also been used as an affectionate term for small children. The word has evolved to be commonly used in various contexts to describe size, quantity, or endearment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #119, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.