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little

The correct spelling is little.

How to pronounce little

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/

Say it like: Lit-tle

The correct spelling is little. A small amount. For example: "Can I try a little of that sauce?"

Usage Examples

Can I try a little of that sauce?

This is a little table.

It's of little importance.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small amount.

adjective

  1. 1.Small in size.
  2. 2.Insignificant, trivial.
  3. 3.Very young.
  4. 4.(of a sibling) Younger.
  5. 5.(also Little) Used with the name of a place, especially of a country or its capital, to denote a neighborhood whose residents or storekeepers are from that place.

adverb

  1. 1.Not much.
  2. 2.Not at all.

pronoun

  1. 1.Not much; not a large amount.

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