Cool MateMeaning of A little
A small quantity or amount.
In simple words: A small amount or degree.
A little in a sentence
- I have a little extra time to help you.
- She has a little bit of sugar in her coffee.
- Can you give me a little advice on this matter?
- There is a little joy in every day if you look closely.
- He made a little noise while entering the room.
How to use A little
Use 'a little' when referring to a small quantity that is positive, often in informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a tiny cup filled with just a bit of water.
Related words
Collocations with A little
- a little bit
- a little while
- a little longer
- a little help
- a little more
Common mistakes with A little
- Confused with 'little' which suggests a negative quantity.
- Using 'a little' with uncountable nouns only, forgetting its use with time.
- Misplacing the phrase in a sentence causing awkward structure.
A little appears in
A little in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قليل
كمية أو درجة صغيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
একটু
অল্প পরিমাণ বা মাত্রা।
- GermanDeutsch
Ein bisschen
Eine kleine Menge oder ein kleiner Grad.
- SpanishEspañol
Un poco
Una pequeña cantidad o grado.
- Persianفارسی
یه کم، کمی
یه مقدار یا درجه کم.
- FrenchFrançais
Un peu
Une petite quantité ou un petit degré.
- Hindiहिन्दी
थोड़ा
थोड़ी मात्रा या डिग्री।
- ItalianItaliano
Un po'
Una piccola quantità o un piccolo grado.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Um pouco
Uma pequena quantidade ou grau.
- RussianРусский
Немного
Немного или в небольшой степени.
- Urduاردو
تھوڑا
تھوڑی مقدار یا ڈگری۔
- Chinese中文
一点儿
少量或小程度。
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Frequently asked questions about A little
What does A little mean?
A small amount or degree.
What is the definition of A little?
A small quantity or amount.
How do you use A little in a sentence?
I have a little extra time to help you.
Can you give another example of A little?
She has a little bit of sugar in her coffee.
What are synonyms for A little?
Common alternatives include some, a bit, a small amount, scant, slight.
What words go with A little?
It commonly pairs with a little bit, a little while, a little longer, a little help, a little more.
What are common mistakes when using A little?
Confused with 'little' which suggests a negative quantity. Using 'a little' with uncountable nouns only, forgetting its use with time. Misplacing the phrase in a sentence causing awkward structure.
How do you pronounce A little?
US: //ə ˈlɪt(əl)//, UK: //ə ˈlɪt(əl)//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use A little?
Use 'a little' when referring to a small quantity that is positive, often in informal contexts.