Meaning & use
a little
A small amount of something, usually referring to an uncountable noun.
See it in a sentence
Could you add a little sugar to my coffee, please?
She felt a little nervous before walking on stage for the first time.
A note on using this word
'A little' pairs with uncountable nouns, while 'a few' pairs with plural countable nouns.
Words with a similar meaning
a bitsome
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