little

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

ruОписывает что-либо как небольшое по размеру, количеству или степени; также используется для выражения привязанности или нежности.esDescribe algo como pequeño en tamaño, cantidad o grado, o de poca importancia; también se usa para expresar cariño o ternura.frDécrit quelque chose comme étant petit en taille, en quantité ou en degré ; est également utilisé pour exprimer l'affection ou la tendresse.deBezeichnet etwas als klein von der Größe, Menge oder dem Grad her; wird auch verwendet, um Zuneigung oder Zärtlichkeit auszudrücken.ptDescreve algo como pequeno em tamanho, quantidade ou grau; também pode expressar afeto, carinho ou ternura.zh形容某物在尺寸、数量或程度上很小；也可用于表达喜爱或亲昵。arيُستعمل لوصف شيء بأنه صغير الحجم أو قليل المقدار أو الدرجة، ويُستعمل أيضًا للتعبير عن العطف والحنان.

1. Small in size A1 formal

   Small in physical size or amount.

   • 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.

   ruМаленькийesPequeño en tamañofrPetit en tailledeKleinptPequenozh小arصغير

   Synonymes: compactdiminutiveminiatureminutepetitepocket-sizedslightsmalltinywee

   Antonymes: bigenormousgiantgreathugelarge

2. Small in quantity A1 formal

   Not much; a small amount of something.

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

   ruМалоesPoca cantidadfrPetite quantitédeWenigptPoucozh少arقليل

   Synonymes: meagerminimalnegligiblescantslightsmall

   Antonymes: abundantamplemuchplenty

3. Young A1 formal

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

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

   ruМаленькийesjoven, pequeñofrjeunedeKleinptPequenozh小的arصغير

   Synonymes: juniorminorsmallweeyoung

   Antonymes: eldergrownold

4. Insignificant or unimportant B1 informal

   Not important or significant; trivial.

   • 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.

   ruНезначительный или неважныйesPequeño, insignificantefrPeu important, insignifiantdeUnbedeutend oder unwichtigptInsignificante ou sem importânciazh微不足道的或不重要的arتافه أو غير مهم

   Synonymes: inconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antonymes: consequentialimportantmajorsignificantweighty

• less comparative form
• littler comparative form
• least superlative form
• littlest superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, 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.esAdverbio que indica una cantidad o grado pequeño, equivalente a 'en escasa medida' o 'no mucho'. También puede funcionar como determinante o pronombre para expresar poca cantidad de algo, y como adjetivo comparando con 'less' y 'least'.frAdverbe signifiant « à un faible degré » ou « pas beaucoup ». Il sert à modifier des verbes, des adjectifs ou d'autres adverbes pour indiquer une quantité ou une intensité réduite. Peut aussi fonctionner comme déterminant ou adjectif.deAdverb, das einen geringen Grad oder eine kleine Menge ausdrückt und Verben, Adjektive oder andere Adverbien näher bestimmt. Es kann auch als Determinativ oder Adjektiv verwendet werden.ptAdvérbio que indica pequena quantidade ou pequeno grau; significa "em pequena medida" ou "um pouco". Usa-se para modificar verbos, adjetivos e outros advérbios, indicando intensidade ou quantidade reduzida; também pode funcionar como determinante ou adjetivo.zh副词，表示程度小或数量少，意为“稍微”、“少量地”；也可作限定词或形容词，表示“少的”、“小的”。arظرف يعني "بدرجة قليلة" أو "قليلًا". يُستخدم لتعديل الأفعال والصفات والظروف الأخرى للدلالة على قلة الدرجة أو الكمية. ويمكن أيضًا أن يعمل كأداة تحديد أو صفة بمعنى "القليل من".

1. To a small degree A2 formal

   Not much; only slightly.

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

   ruМалоesEn poca medidafrpeu / pas beaucoupdeWenigptPoucozh很少arقليلًا

   Synonymes: barelyhardlymarginallyminimallyscarcelyslightlysomewhat

   Antonymes: greatlymuchvery

2. Not at all B1 formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not the case.

   • 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.

   ruНисколькоesEn absoluto, nadafrPas du toutdeKeineswegsptNadazh一点也不arلا على الإطلاق

   Synonymes: by no meansnowise

   Antonymes: considerablygreatlymuchsubstantially

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'.

ruУказывает на малое количество неисчисляемого существительного, часто с оттенком недостаточностиesIndica una cantidad pequeña de un sustantivo no contable, a menudo con un matiz de insuficiencia o escasez.frIndique une petite quantité d'un nom non comptable, souvent avec une nuance d'insuffisance ou de manque.deBezeichnet eine geringe Menge eines nicht zählbaren Substantivs, oft mit dem Nebenton der Unzulänglichkeit oder Knappheit.ptIndica uma pequena quantidade de um substantivo incontável, geralmente com uma conotação de insuficiência ou escassez. Também pode expressar uma quantidade pequena mas suficiente em alguns contextos.zh表示数量很少，常用于不可数名词，带有不足、不够的意味。arكلمة تدل على قلة الكمية مع اسم غير معدود، وتفيد معنى النقصان أو عدم الكفاية.

1. Small quantity (negative connotation) B1 formal

   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.

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

   ruМалое количество (негативный оттенок)espoco (cantidad insuficiente)frpeu (quantité insuffisante)deGeringe Menge (negative Konnotation)ptPouca quantidade (conotação negativa)zh少量（贬义）arقليل من (دلالة سلبية)

2. Emphasis on scarcity B2 formal

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

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

   ruАкцент на дефицитеesEscasezfrEmphase sur la raretédeBetonung der KnappheitptÊnfase na escassezzh强调稀少arالتأكيد على الشح

indénombrable

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое количество, степень или размер чего-либо.esSustantivo que denota una pequeña cantidad, grado o tamaño de algo. También se refiere a una porción mínima o insignificante, así como a un período breve de tiempo.frSubstantif désignant une petite quantité, un faible degré ou une petite taille de quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das eine kleine Menge, einen geringen Grad oder eine geringe Größe bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que indica uma pequena quantidade, grau ou tamanho de algo; também pode se referir a uma parte pequena ou a um pouco de algo.zh名词，表示少量、小数额或小程度；也可指小的东西或幼小者。arاسم يدل على مقدار أو درجة أو حجم صغير من شيء ما.

1. Small amount A1 formal

   A small quantity or amount of something.

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

   ruНемногоesPoca cantidadfrPetite quantitédeWenigptUm poucozh少量arقليل

   Synonymes: bitdashdrophintiotajotmodicumpinchsmidgensplashspotsprinkletadtouchtrace

   Antonymes: abundancedeallotmuchplenty

2. Short distance or time A1 formal

   A short distance or period of time.

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

   ruНемногоespoco (distancia o tiempo)frPetit, courte distance ou périodedeKurze Strecke oder ZeitptUm poucozh一小段距离或时间arمسافة قصيرة أو وقت قصير

   Synonymes: bitmomentwhile

• littles plural form
• littles' possessive plural form
• little's possessive singular form