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Meaning of little(a) in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    little(a)

    Definitions

    1. (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree

    Examples

    • « not much or almost none or (with 'a') at least some »
    • « little rain fell in May »
    • « gave it little thought »
    • « little hope remained »
    • « little time is left »
    • « we still have little money »
    • « a littl »

    Synonyms

    • small(a)
    • slight

    Antonyms

    • much(a)
  2. 2. younger brother or sister

    Examples

    • « little brother »

    Antonyms

    • big(a)
    • elder
    • older

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