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Definition of littlest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
measurementbeing the smallest in size or amount
- She chose the littlest puppy from the litter.
- The littlest bird in the nest chirped loudly.
- He picked the littlest piece of cake for himself.
Origin of littlest
Old English, lytel (little) + est (superlative suffix)
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- French:plus petit, ...
- German:kleinste, ...
- Italian:più piccolo, ...
- Spanish:más pequeño, ...
- Portuguese:mais pequeno, ...
- Chinese:最小的, ...
- Japanese:最小の, ...
- Arabic:أَصْغَر, ...
- Hebrew:הַכִּי קָטָן, ...
- Russian:самый маленький, ...
- Ukrainian:найменший, ...
- Hindi:सबसे छोटा, ...
Definition of little - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
measurementsmall in size or amount
- She has a little dog.
2.
ageyoung or younger in age
- My little brother is five years old.
3.
importanceinsignificant or unimportant
- It's just a little problem.
4.
- Look at that little kitten!
Adverb
1.
measurementto a small extent or degree
- She was little interested in the topic.
2.
negationUK not at all or hardlyUK
- He little knew what was coming.
Noun
1.
young childUS child, especially an infantUS
- The little was sleeping peacefully in the crib.
2.
- She became a little in the sorority last semester.
Expressions with little
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small bird
I saw a little bird perched on the window sill..
fish small in size
I caught a little fish in the pond.
smaller spoon used for stirring or eating
She stirred her coffee with a little spoon..
small representation or embodiment of a devil
The statue was a little devil with horns.
appreciate minor achievements or events
He believes in celebrating the little things, like finishing a book.
in a short time from now
The meeting will start in a little while.
gradually over time
She improved her skills little by little..
very small or negligible amount
The reward was little or nothing compared to the effort.
if luck is on our side, success is possible
With a little luck, we'll finish on time.
be only weakly connected or involved with someone or something
This decision has little to do with our original plan.
a small amount is enough
When using hot sauce, a little goes a long way.
recognize the importance of minor aspects
He began to appreciate the little things that made his job enjoyable.
small contributions can make a big difference
Every little thing helps when raising money for charity.
have minimal influence in decisions or outcomes
In the meeting, I had very little say.
in a state of deep thought that makes the thinker appear disconnected from reality
She was in her own little world during the meeting.
have minimal impact or effect on an outcome
Your opinion counts for very little in this decision.
show or describe something very clearly and explicitly
The movie leaves little to the imagination in its graphic scenes.
small book for recording personal contacts
He keeps all his friends' numbers in a little black book.
small alien with green skin
The movie featured a little green man from Mars.
small lie told to avoid hurting feelings
She told a little white lie to spare his feelings.
consider something to be unimportant or insignificant
She thinks little of his opinion on the matter.
easily control or influence someone by persuasion or charm
She can twist him around her little finger with a smile.
have control over someone by charming or manipulating them
She can wind anyone around her little finger with a smile..
successfully control or influence someone for a long time
She can wrap her boss around her little finger easily.
Origin of little
Old English, lȳtel (small)
Examples of little in a sentence
He gave me a little piece of cake. She wore a little dress for her birthday. The little puppy followed me home. He dismissed the issue as a little concern. The little details were overlooked in the report. Her little puppy followed her everywhere.
He gave his little sister a hug. The project was little affected by the delay. He was little aware of the consequences. She little realized the impact of her words. They little suspected the truth behind the rumors. The little was giggling at the funny clown. A little was playing in the sandbox. He was thrilled to be chosen as a little this year. Every little in the fraternity received a mentor.
View all translations of little
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:petit, peu, ...
- German:klein, wenig, ...
- Italian:piccolo, poco, ...
- Spanish:pequeño, poco, ...
- Portuguese:pequeno, pouco, ...
- Chinese:少量的, 不太, ...
- Japanese:小さな, ほとんど, ...
- Arabic:صَغِير, قَلِيلًا, ...
- Hebrew:קָטָן, מְעַט, ...
- Russian:маленький, мало, ...
- Ukrainian:маленький, мало, ...
- Hindi:छोटा, थोड़ी, ...
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