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Definition von little 2 im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

You use little to indicate that something is not serious or important. irritating little habits Harry found himself getting angry over little things that had never bothered him before

lit·tle littler littlest ADJECTIVE USES ; The comparative littler and the superlative littlest are sometimes used in spoken English for meanings 1., 3., and 4., but otherwise the comparative and superlative forms of the adjective little are not used

Little things are small in size. Little is slightly more informal than small. We sat around a little table, eating and drinking wine. the little group of art students. = small big

You use little to indicate that someone or something is small, in a pleasant and attractive way. She's got the nicest little house not far from the library. a little old lady James usually drives a little hatchback

A little sound or gesture is quick. I had a little laugh to myself She stood up quickly, giving a little cry of astonishment He turned with a little nod and I watched him walk away

Your little sister or brother is younger than you are. Whenever Daniel's little sister was asked to do something she always had a naughty reply. big

A little distance, period of time, or event is short in length. Just go down the road a little way, turn left, and cross the bridge Why don't we just wait a little while and see what happens I've been wanting to have a little talk with you. long

A little child is young. I have a little boy of 8 When I was little I was very hyper-active

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