small, little, diminutive, minute, tiny, miniature mean noticeably below average in size. small and little are often interchangeable, but small applies more to relative size determined by capacity, value, number.

LITTLE meaning: 1. small in size or amount: 2. a small amount of food or drink: 3. a present that is not of great…. Learn more.

1. A small quantity or amount: Give me a little. 2. Something much less than all: I know little of their history. 3. A short distance or time: a little down the road; waited a little.

Little, diminutive, minute, small refer to that which is not large or significant. Little (the opposite of big) is very general, covering size, extent, number, quantity, amount, duration, or degree: a little boy; a little …

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There are 50 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word little, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Jan 3, 2026 · little (comparative less or lesser or littler, superlative least or littlest) Small in size. This is a little table. It’s only a little way now. "You are a little, little man," she proclaimed, staring obviously …

Little definition: Short in extent or duration; brief.

She's so little. It costs as little as one dollar. I might have a little bit of cake.

adj superlative (For size or age—e.g. "Theo is the littlest of my three little brothers.") adj comparative (For amount—e.g. "I have little money. Certainly less money than him.") adj comparative (For degree …