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A little

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Adverb
  1. 1
    To a small extent or degree. not-comparable

    "The door was opened a little."

  2. 2
    Slightly. not-comparable

    "She's a little strange, but nice enough."

  3. 3
    Very. UK, not-comparable

    "It's a little big, don't you think?"

  4. 4
    A lot. UK, not-comparable
  5. 5
    A lot of. UK, not-comparable

    "It could do with a little work, that's for sure."

Adverb
  1. 1
    to a small degree; somewhat wordnet
Determiner
  1. 1
    A small amount of (an uncountable thing).

    "A little water has spilled."

Pronoun
  1. 1
    A small amount of an uncountable thing.

    ""Would you like some water?" "Just a little, please.""

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