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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"It was a very special moment, and I was standing in front of a wall of 50 photographers and I could not see one single player. It ruined a little bit my experience."
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Angel City FC fired coach Alex Straus on Wednesday after a little more than a year on the job.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
What he wanted to emphasize were the qualities of baseball that were “different, unique and a little bit weird.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
But give it a little time in transit, whether that’s a 20-minute walk to the park or a two-hour drive to the lake, and something lovely happens.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
Braids were a little more deadly with his long hair than the man bun he was currently rocking.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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