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单词 littlest
释义

little

1 of 3

adjective

lit·​tle ˈli-tᵊl How to pronounce little (audio)
littler ˈli-tᵊl-ər How to pronounce little (audio)
ˈlit-lər
or less ˈles How to pronounce little (audio) or lesser ˈle-sər How to pronounce little (audio) ; littlest ˈli-tᵊl-əst How to pronounce little (audio)
ˈlit-ləst
or least ˈlēst How to pronounce little (audio)
1
: not big: such as
a
: small in size or extent : tiny
has little feet
b
: young
was too little to remember
c
of a plant or animal : small in comparison with related forms
used in vernacular names
d
: having few members or inhabitants
a little group
little towns
e
: small in condition, distinction, or scope
big business trampling on the little fellow
f
: narrow, mean
the pettiness of little minds
g
: pleasingly small
a cute little thing
h
used as an intensive
why, you little devil!
2
: not much: such as
a
: existing only in a small amount or to a slight degree
has little money
b
: short in duration : brief
There is little time left.
c
: existing to an appreciable though not extensive degree or amount
used with a
had a little money in the bank
3
: small in importance or interest : trivial
a few little problems to be dealt with
littleness
ˈli-tᵊl-nəs How to pronounce little (audio)
noun

little

2 of 3

adverb

less ˈles How to pronounce little (audio) ; least ˈlēst How to pronounce little (audio)
1
a
: in only a small quantity or degree : slightly
facts that were little known at the time
b
: not at all
cared little for their neighbors
2
: rarely, infrequently

little

3 of 3

noun

plural littles
1
: a small amount, quantity, or degree
also : practically nothing
little has changed
2
a
: a short time
b
: a short distance
3
: a young child : little one
How you introduce your littles to the trail helps determine what they think of hiking as they grow. Backpacker
… Beyoncé and JAY-Z don't post many photos of their littlest littles. Azure Hall
As a mom determined to nurse each of her littles, I've tucked myself away in airplane bathrooms dozens of times to pump ounces of milk. Kourtney Gibson
Phrases
a little
: somewhat, rather
found the play a little dull
in little
: on a small scale
especially : in miniature

Synonyms

Adjective

  • low
  • low-lying
  • low-slung
  • sawed-off
  • short

Adverb

  • negligibly
  • nominally
  • slightly

Noun

  • ace
  • bit
  • crumb
  • dab
  • dram
  • driblet
  • glimmer
  • hint
  • lick
  • mite
  • nip
  • ounce
  • particle
  • peanuts
  • ray
  • scintilla
  • scruple
  • shade
  • shadow
  • shred
  • skosh
  • smack
  • smell
  • smidgen
  • smidgeon
  • smidgin
  • smidge
  • snap
  • soupçon
  • spark
  • spatter
  • speck
  • splash
  • spot
  • sprinkling
  • strain
  • streak
  • suspicion
  • tad
  • touch
  • trace
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Example Sentences

Adjective I have very little money, so I can't lend you any. I have less money than I did before. I got very little sleep last night. There's little hope of a rescue now. You have little choice but to pay attention. The new version bears little resemblance to the original. These programs have very little chance of succeeding. These trinkets have little or no value. We're having a little party this weekend. a little group of people Adverb She works very little and sleeps even less. Please speak as little as possible. We had little more than we needed. His art is little known in this country. Noun there's just a little of the pie left See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
This makes pollination a little bit more difficult. Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 TikTok sucks up massive amounts of user data, little of which is protected under U.S. federal law. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 But multiple studies find ESG strategies are doing little of either. Terrence R. Keeley, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Very little of what happens is directly tied to Utah, but a lot of it is tied to the fact that both Lori and Chad Daybell were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Beyond the historical marker of it being Dan Lanning’s first career win there should be little to mark the occasion of this game. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Charles presents himself with considerable reserve, with little of the mischievous humor the queen at times displayed. Christina Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 But as a Black historian who understands the power of my writing and research, there is little to debate. Keisha N. Blain, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 Act 1 is essentially a neo-soul project with little of the reverent restraint that often comes with that kind of music. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Created with aloe vera to hydrate hands and ginkgo biloba plant extract to provide antioxidants, these elevated hand sanitizers — available in the scents Champagne and Chamomile Lavender — make killing germs feel a little more luxurious. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 The Emmy Awards — which, like everything else, had to adjust protocols for the past two years because of Covid concerns — looked a little more normal this year. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 The latest episode of House of the Dragon finally revealed that the truth was a little more complicated than the rumors suggested. Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 So hold on, because the campaign just got a little more interesting. Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 This can start a virtuous cycle, in which the recipient of compassion gets a little more resilient and becomes better able to show compassion themselves. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 The Global Citizen festival, taking place in two major global cities this year, just got a little more exciting. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Love apple pie, but looking for something a little more outside-the-box to wow your family with this year? Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Siófok, on the southern bank, provides an array of bars and clubs for the younger crowd while the north shore is a little more sophisticated, with spas, vineyards and historic towns. Nathan Kay, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022
Noun
Be careful to not overuse products, especially on the the first day, and remember a little can go a long way. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 For those willing to sacrifice a little of the Taycan's dynamic fidelity for greater versatility, or who are simply taken by the wagon's longroof proportions, the Cross Turismo 4S occupies a compelling spot in Porsche's EV lineup. Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 7 July 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 Mix a few of these together to create a combination tailored to your taste—or put a little of each in a small bowl. Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 June 2022 Melton was a four-star recruit with an offer from Ohio State who chose to stay home and do a little of everything for a rebuilding Rutgers program, as a receiver, runner and kick returner. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2022 Lead guard Baylor Scheierman does a little of everything, ranking second on the team in scoring (16.2) and first in rebounds and assists (7.8, 4.6). Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective, Adverb, and Noun

Middle English littel, from Old English lȳtel; akin to Old High German luzzil little

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

little 1 of 3

adjective

lit·​tle ˈli-tᵊl How to pronounce little (audio)
littler
ˈlit-lər
or less
ˈləs
; littlest
ˈlit-ləst
or least
ˈlēst
1
: small in size
a little house
2
: small in quantity
They had little food to eat.
3
: young entry 1 sense 1
little children
4
: short in duration or extent
We had a little chat.
5
: small in importance
It's a little problem.
6
: narrow entry 1 sense 3

little

2 of 3

adverb

less
ˈles
; least
ˈlēst
: in a very small quantity or degree
The history is little known.

little

3 of 3

noun

: a small amount or quantity She knows very little.

Medical Definition

little

adjective

lit·​tle ˈlit-ᵊl How to pronounce little (audio)
littler ˈlit-ᵊl-ər, ˈlit-lər How to pronounce little (audio) or less ˈles How to pronounce little (audio) or lesser ˈles-ər How to pronounce little (audio) ; littlest ˈlit-ᵊl-əst, ˈlit-ləst How to pronounce little (audio) or least ˈlēst How to pronounce little (audio)
: not big: as
a
: small in size or extent
has little feet
b
of a plant or animal : small in comparison with related forms
used in vernacular names

littlest

adjective

as in smallest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible the littlest kitten in the litter was also the cutest

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • smallest
  • slightest
  • lowest
  • minimum
  • small
  • smaller
  • tiniest
  • minimal
  • minor
  • minutest
  • fewest
  • lesser
  • slight
  • fewer
  • low
  • modest
  • infinitesimal
  • micro
  • irreducible
  • ultramicro
  • subminimal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • most
  • biggest
  • greatest
  • largest
  • full
  • maximum
  • top
  • hugest
  • utmost
  • topmost
  • highest
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