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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"I'm just struggling to walk a little bit more, but I can cope with that."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
“You think that you take five weeks off,” Roberts said, “that your timing is going to be off a little bit.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
"We could all afford to live a little more like Dolly. Be kind, be humble, and have some fun…Be a diamond in a rhinestone world," Newsom said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
While that signal took a little while to gain traction — USO didn’t peak until mid-May — the subsequent “buy” signal in July was a more immediate success.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
He found Nine packing up what appeared to be a little shop.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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