Little Meaning
Little Definition & Usage
Used to describe something that is small in size, amount, or degree.
Examples
- "She had a little dog that followed her everywhere."
- "There was a little rain this morning."
- "I made a little mistake, but it's not a big deal."
- "Can you pass me that little book on the table?"
- "He lives in a little house near the beach."
Indicating a small degree or amount of something, often used to soften a statement or expression.
Examples
- "I was a little confused by the instructions."
- "She seemed a little upset after the meeting."
- "The house was a little too expensive for my budget."
- "He is a little shy around strangers."
- "I feel a little better after the rest."
A small person, child, or a small object.
Examples
- "That little was playing with the toys in the corner."
- "Can you hand me that little over there?"
- "She adopted a little from the shelter."
- "He’s the little of the group, always bringing in new ideas."
- "I bought a little to cheer up my sister."
Cultural Context
'Little' is a common word in everyday English, used in various contexts to describe small size, amount, or degree. It often implies something endearing, such as a 'little one' for a child.
The Little Adventures of Lily and the Lost Necklace
Story
The Little Adventures of Lily and the Lost Necklace
Lily had always been a little curious, and this particular afternoon was no different. She ran through the garden, her little legs carrying her faster than she thought possible. She was searching for her grandmother’s necklace that had fallen from the tree earlier that morning. As she dug through the soil, she realized it wasn’t just the necklace that was lost – it was also the memory of how it had come to be there in the first place. But even with her little memory, she had a knack for solving problems. Just as the sun started to set, Lily’s father appeared on the edge of the garden, calling out in his gentle voice, 'Lily, have you found the little necklace yet?' She looked up with a smile, wiped a bit of dirt from her cheek, and said, 'Not yet, but I will, I promise. It’s just a little more buried than I thought.' Despite the hours of searching, she didn’t give up. Finally, just before it got too dark to see, her fingers brushed against something cold. It was the necklace! 'I found it, Dad!' she shouted with excitement. Her father came running, impressed by her determination. Later that evening, when Lily’s grandmother arrived, Lily proudly showed her the little necklace that had been passed down for generations. 'Thank you for finding it, my little adventurer,' her grandmother said, placing the necklace around Lily’s neck with a tender kiss on her forehead. Lily grinned, happy that she had proven that even little hands could solve big problems. As they sat together, Lily realized that being little didn’t mean she couldn’t do big things. In fact, it made her appreciate the small, wonderful moments even more. The evening ended with her grandmother telling stories about the necklace and how it had once been lost before, only to be found by someone small with a big heart. Lily smiled to herself, thinking, 'Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter most.'
