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 heats of that will start a little more than 90 minutes after the replayed final.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
But maybe you could be spending a little more if you understood where your need to keep $1 million on hand comes from and how you can get past it as you age.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
That’s why I think everybody needs a little “Kiki’s Delivery Service” in their lives.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
It all came together and yielded a little societal Chernobyl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
He listened to the song and started to settle down a little.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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