little

adjective
UK: /ˈlɪt.əl/
US: /ˈlɪt̬.əl/

  1. Small in size, amount, or degree.

    1. I have a little dog, it's very cute. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's very little chance of rain this afternoon, so we can go out. [ ] [ ]

  2. Young; not yet an adult.

    1. My little sister is starting school next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. When I was a little child, I dreamed of becoming an astronaut someday. [ ] [ ]

  3. Not important; trivial.

    1. It's just a little problem, don't worry. [ ] [ ]
    2. Those little things don't matter in the grand scheme of things, don't focus on them. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

small tiny slight young
little noun

  1. A small amount or quantity of something.

    1. I want a little sugar in my coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you add a little milk to the batter to improve its consistency please? [ ] [ ]
little adverb

  1. To a small extent or degree.

    1. I'm a little tired after the long walk. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's a little bit upset about missing the party, but she'll be fine. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "little" in English means: Small in size, amount, or degree., Young; not yet an adult., Not important; trivial..

The phonetic transcription of "little" is /ˈlɪt.əl/ in British English and /ˈlɪt̬.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "little": small, tiny, slight, young.

Example usage of "little": "I have a little dog, it's very cute.". More examples on the page.