Word: Little

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪtəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Small in size, amount, or degree; not large or significant. For example: “The little kitten curled up on the sofa.”
  • Comparative: littler /ˈlɪtlər/
  • Superlative: littlest /ˈlɪtlɪst/
  • “There’s still a little milk left in the fridge.”
• Adverb: To a small extent or degree; not much or often. For example: “She slept little last night due to her excitement.”
• Noun (informal): A small child or young person. For example: “The little ones were fast asleep in their beds.”

Phrases

• “A little goes a long way”: Suggests that even a small amount of something can be effective or sufficient.
• “Little by little”: Gradually, in small increments.
• “Think big, start small”: Encourages starting with little steps towards achieving a larger goal.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “This little book contains all the wisdom I’ve gathered over the years.”
• Adverb: “He speaks little about his past.”
• Noun: “The teacher asked the little ones to line up for recess.”

Synonyms

• Small
• Petite
• Tiny
• Minor
• Young (when used as a noun)
• Diminutive
• Infant (when referring to a young child)