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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Compared to back then, have things become a little more financially secure?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
"Sometimes it's just not your day, and that's okay. Maybe this is the day where you give yourself a little slack."
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
And if its mix of comedy and drama can be a little destabilizing, you won’t need to worry about where it ends up.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
The last time the Wall Street stock barometer’s RSI was this high, toward the end of October, the index lost nearly 3% in a little over three weeks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
I can pretend I’m fine with it for a little bit longer, and then I’ll be free.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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