1
as in short
having relatively little height
there was a little hedge separating the two lawns
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as in small
lacking importance
there were just a few little details left to take care of
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as in narrow
not broad or open in views or opinions
little-minded people who dislike the fact that human society is always progressing
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as in brief
not lasting for a considerable time
let's take a little pause to relax
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as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
the petting zoo has a little horse in addition to all of the goats and sheep
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as in slightly
in a very small quantity or degree
we had little more than we needed to survive in the wilderness
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as in rarely
not often
he's been studying very little for the bar exam
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as in bit
a very small amount
there's just a little of the pie left
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Recent Examples of little
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Sounds so stupid — like, my heart and soul is about those little sticks with a bunch of sugar on it?
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
More news to know now U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday morning after China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
These little bottles command three-figure price tags.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Sounds so stupid — like, my heart and soul is about those little sticks with a bunch of sugar on it?
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Despite the unprecedented impact of the war there has been little concerted international action to address it.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2025
More news to know now U.S. stock futures were little changed Friday morning after China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
Parents of littles, there's an important recall to tell you about that might affect your child's car seat.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for little
Recent Examples of Synonyms for little
Adjective
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After a short ceremony, the church will open to the public from: Wednesday: 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday: 7 a.m. to midnight Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Artificial: Artificial ground (AG) cleats have the shortest cleats of the bunch.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Even the smallest black dot of mold can affect your health by causing respiratory illnesses or triggering certain allergic reactions from breathing it in constantly.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Saturday, the narrow field caused both teams to adapt to tighter spaces and quicker play.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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In February, Trump had a narrow net approval rating of plus 0.6 points.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During a brief news conference, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said officials could not take questions, citing the ongoing investigation and pending litigation.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The show had a brief run Off Broadway in 1996, then lived on with a miniature national tour and a beloved cast recording.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While diminutive, his many admirers would call him an intellectual giant.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Patty Maloney, the diminutive actress known for her work with actor Billy Barty and for her role on the cult classic Star Wars Holiday Special, died March 31, her manager confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Flagship phones with these types of features rarely come this wallet‑friendly: the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) lands at just $399.99 (down from $799.99), delivering top‑tier power and stunning style without pushing past the four‑figure mark.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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While nearly every state now has a medical parole law, they are rarely used, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Don Thompson,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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The spandex offers a little bit of stretch, while the Sorona polyester creates a fluffy texture that doesn’t feel heavy on your body.—
Jamie Ballard,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Follicle cysts form when the tiny sac (called a follicle) that houses the maturing egg during your cycle doesn’t break open as usual to release said egg.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sprinkle the tiny seeds about 1 inch apart down the trench and lightly cover with soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Little.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/little. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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