lit·tle (l t l)adj. lit·tler or less (l  s) also less·er (ls r), lit·tlest or least (l st) 1. Small in size: a little dining room. See Synonyms at small. 2. Short in extent or duration; brief: There is little time left. 3. Small in quantity or degree: little money. 4. Unimportant; trivial: a little matter. 5. Narrow; petty: mean little comments; a little mind consumed with trivia. 6. Without much power or influence; of minor status. 7. a. Being at an early stage of growth; young: a little child. b. Younger or youngest. Used especially of a sibling: My little brother is leaving for college next week. adv. less or lesser, least 1. Not much; scarcely: works long hours, sleeping little. 2. Not in the least; not at all: They little expected such a generous gift. n. Idioms: 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. a little Somewhat; a bit: felt a little better. little by little By small degrees or increments; gradually. [Middle English, from Old English l  tel.]lit tle·ness n. |
littlest [ˈlɪtlɪst]
determiner
Not standard the superlative of little
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