little

• Описывает что-либо как небольшое по размеру, количеству или степени; также используется для выражения привязанности или нежности.

Describes something as small in size, amount, or degree; also used to express affection or endearment.

1. Small in sizeA1formal

   Small in physical size or amount.

   Маленький

   • She has a little dog that follows her everywhere.
   • He lives in a little house by the lake.
   • The little kitten was sleeping in the basket.

   Synonymscompactdiminutiveminiatureminutepetitepocket-sizedslightsmalltinywee

   Antonymsbigenormousgiantgreathugelarge

2. Small in quantityA1formal

   Not much; a small amount of something.

   Мало

   • There is little water left in the bottle.
   • She has little interest in politics.
   • He has little time to finish the project.

   Synonymsmeagerminimalnegligiblescantslightsmall

   Antonymsabundantamplemuchplenty

3. A1formal

   Used to describe someone who is young or younger than others.

   Маленький

   • The little boy was playing in the park.
   • She has two little sisters.
   • When I was little, I loved to read fairy tales.

   Synonymsjuniorminorsmallweeyoung

   Antonymseldergrownold

4. Insignificant or unimportantB1informal

   Not important or significant; trivial.

   Незначительный или неважный

   • It's just a little problem; we can fix it easily.
   • Don't worry about the little details.
   • He made a little mistake in the report.

   Synonymsinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antonymsconsequentialimportantmajorsignificantweighty

• Наречие, означающее "в небольшой степени" или "немного". Используется для изменения глаголов, прилагательных и других наречий, указывая на малую степень или количество. Также может функционировать как определитель или прилагательное.

An adverb meaning "to a small extent" or "not much." It is used to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to indicate a small degree or amount. It can also function as a determiner or adjective.

1. To a small degreeA2formal

   Not much; only slightly.

   Мало

   • She slept little last night.
   • He knows little about the subject.
   • The temperature changed little throughout the day.

   Synonymsbarelyhardlymarginallyminimallyscarcelyslightlysomewhat

   Antonymsgreatlymuchvery

2. Not at allB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not the case.

   Нисколько

   • Little did she know that he was planning a surprise.
   • They little expected the sudden change in weather.
   • Little did they realize the consequences of their actions.

   Synonymsby no meansnowise

   Antonymsconsiderablygreatlymuchsubstantially

• Указывает на малое количество неисчисляемого существительного, часто с оттенком недостаточности

A determiner used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small quantity. Without the article 'a', it has a negative connotation, meaning 'not much' or 'hardly any'.

1. Small quantity (negative connotation)B1formal

   Used with uncountable nouns to emphasize that the amount is small, often implying 'not enough' or 'less than expected'. It contrasts with 'a little', which is more positive.

   Малое количество (негативный оттенок)

   • There is little hope for recovery.
   • He has little interest in sports.
   • We have little time to finish the project.

2. Emphasis on scarcityB2formal

   Used to highlight the insufficiency or rarity of an abstract concept or substance.

   Акцент на дефиците

   • Little is known about his early life.
   • She showed little remorse for her actions.
   • There was little evidence to support the claim.

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшое количество, степень или размер чего-либо.

A noun referring to a small amount, degree, or size of something.

uncountable

1. Small amountA1formal

   A small quantity or amount of something.

   Немного

   • Add a little of sugar to the tea.
   • She only ate a little of her dinner.
   • He knows a little about the subject.

   Synonymsbitdashdrophintiotajotmodicumpinchsmidgensplashspotsprinkletadtouchtrace

   Antonymsabundancedeallotmuchplenty

2. Short distance or timeA1formal

   A short distance or period of time.

   Немного

   • We walked a little before resting.
   • Wait a little, and I'll be ready.
   • It's just a little further to the store.

   Synonymsbitmomentwhile