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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We ended up going “Purple” just because it just feels a little bit more intriguing, a little more vague, a little poetic and kind of let the audience feel out what this is.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
When they did occur, Sandel said they were "a little more intense, a little more aggressive".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
And the truth is we’re a little spoiled; there’s never been more sports on TV.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
But I just thought it’d be fun to change it up a little bit and also kind of support a friend at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The picture of Gingersnipes’s Recollection became a little clearer.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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