Definition of little adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Some common synonyms of little are diminutive, miniature, minute, small, and tiny.

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 Ò€¦ Small in size or amount: A small amount of food or drink: A present that is not of greatÒ€¦.

Small in size or amount: A small amount of food or drink: A present that is not of greatÒ€¦. Learn more. Small in size; See examples of little used in a sentence. Short in extent or duration; Little means not very often or to only a small extent. On their way back to marseille they spoke very little. The animals were covered in dust, but otherwise little affected.

See examples of little used in a sentence. Short in extent or duration; Little means not very often or to only a small extent. On their way back to marseille they spoke very little. The animals were covered in dust, but otherwise little affected.

The animals were covered in dust, but otherwise little affected.