Meaning of little in English
a little bird
a pretty little house
I have a little money with me now.
3. almost no; hardly any
We had little snow here.
There is little difference among them.
He has little experience in operating this machine.
a little cry
5. small in age; young or junior
He lost his parents when he was little.
He is only a little child. Don't scold him too severely.
6. small in distance, space, or time; short
Please wait a little while.
It is only a little way to the school.
A little way on, we came to a lake.
7. small in importance; petty, not serious
a little problem
a silly little joke
I have no time to worry about such little things.
8. small in breadth of view, sympathy, or tolerance; narrow-minded
Little things please little minds. (proverb)
1. ⦅a -⦆ to a small extent only
My aunt speaks French a little.
We know very little about it.
I slept very little last night.
Just give me a little, please.
He eat very little for breakfast.