little

/lˈɪtə‍l/

/ˈɫɪtəɫ/

little

small or below average in amount, size, degree, etc.

synonyms : small

antonyms : large

1.1

(informal) small and of little importance

synonyms : fiddling

1.2

small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)

Short in height; not tall

2.1

(of children and animals) young, immature

synonyms : small

(of a voice) faint

synonyms : small

lowercase

synonyms : minuscule

little

to a small extent or degree

(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

synonyms : little(a)

antonyms : much(a)

little

a small amount of; small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none

Little

a small amount or duration

Examples

1. These reforms will produce little change.

2. These discussions held little interest for Lucy.

3. The little girl is happily coloring her favorite cartoon character.

4. Surprisingly, the little café had the best coffee in town.