small in size or extent; tiny

his little feet

said of a person: young or younger

She has two little sisters

said of a plant or animal: small in comparison with related forms

little owl

narrow or mean

the pettiness of little minds

small in importance or interest; trivial

pleasingly small

a cute little thing

amounting to only a small quantity; not much

little or no time left

short in duration; brief

Wait a little while

(a little) at least some but not much

still had a little money

(a little) to a small extent or degree

(usu in combination) to no great degree or extent; not much

little-known

hardly or not at all

He cared little for his neighbours

(a little) a short time or distance

Let's walk for a little