Little
Pronoun, Adjective
UK
/ˈlɪt.əl/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.əl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(adj) : Small in size, amount, or importance.
(pro) : A small amount of something
(pro) : A small amount of something
Example
"(adj) : I have a little cat."
"(adj) : There is little water left in the bottle, so we need to refill it soon."
"(pro) : Little remains after the fire."
Explanation
Little means small in size, amount, or importance. For example: She has a little dog at home, or she has a little free time today. As a pronoun, it can also be used alone to mean not much or a small amount of something, like in “Little is known about the plan”. Little shows that something is not big, not much, or not very important, and it can also be used to show affection, like my little child.