a little - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

a little

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountableused to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

Examples

She smiled a little when she heard the news.
I'm feeling a little hungry after the walk.
He knows a little about gardening.

Synonyms

a little a trifle a bit

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a little

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used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

She smiled a little when she heard the news.
I'm feeling a little hungry after the walk.
He knows a little about gardening.
The room is a little cold today.
I added a little sugar to the tea.

Synonyms:

2

used to indicate a short duration of time

Stay here a little while I get the phone.
We walked a little before taking a break.
Wait a little until the rain stops.
He rested a little before continuing his work.
The cat slept a little on the windowsill.

Synonyms:

shortly briefly for a while momentarily transitorily awhile