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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The car — first introduced in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair as a sporty, compact coup with just a little bit of an edge — is given a hero’s treatment.
From Los Angeles Times
Mona Fastvold, who explores the life of the founder of the religious movement known as the Shakers in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” likes the center a little farther back.
From Los Angeles Times
As a result of that slowdown, inflation has eased over recent months, and stood at 6.6% in November, a little above the central bank’s 4% target.
If Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin had hit this run of form a little bit earlier, he would have been my vote for Sports Personality of the Year.
From BBC
"Tonight, our Providence neighbors can finally breathe a little bit easier," Mayor Brett Smiley told reporters.
From Barron's
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