little

/ˈlɪtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not large or great in amount, size, or degree

“She had a little puppy that was very cute.”

2. noun

a small amount or quantity

“I only have a little time to finish this task.”

3. adverb

to a small extent or degree

“He sings little, but he sings with a lot of passion.”

4. pronoun

used to refer to a small amount or quantity of something

“I don’t have much money, just a little.”

5. interjection

expressing a slight or small feeling

“Oh little!”

Synonyms

  • littlest
  • minor
  • small
  • smallish
  • tiny

Antonyms

  • big
  • enormous
  • great
  • large