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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When one executive noticed and ordered the flowers put back in a particular spot, Perea complied there, then made the same swap a little farther down the hillside, out of view.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
I’m going to run a little experiment, and people that I would normally shoot an email to with some ideas, I’m just going to cold call them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Their recipes acquire a little micro-mythology in your kitchen.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
"All I can think about is now my opportunity to pick it up, and maybe add my style, which is looking at personality, a little bit more measured."
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
She was a little shorter than his late grandma.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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