a little
Idioms-
A small amount, as in Will you have some more meat? Yes, just a little . [Early 1400s]
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Somewhat or rather, slightly, as in I am a little annoyed with Harry . [Late 1300s] For a synonym, see a bit .
Example Sentences
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Customers will have to wait a little longer for fully driverless taxi rides, however, as Wayve plans to launch the vehicles with an operator behind the wheel.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“Given how strong the sentiment is, anything can tip the story just a little bit away from euphoria,” Conger said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
"I'll give you a little bit of work because you've taken the trouble," she recalled him saying.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But if Zverev had to wait nearly a decade to reach the pinnacle of the sport, Andreeva reached it a little bit quicker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
They can be a little out there, but still really nice.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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