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Adverbial a little has 1 sense
- a bit, a little, a trifle - to a small degree; somewhat; "it's a bit warm"; "felt a little better"; "a trifle smaller"
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a little
Part of Speech: Adverb, Determiner, Pronoun
Definition:
- In a small amount or degree.
- Used to emphasize that something is not completely absent or lacking.
- Some, but not a lot.
Examples:
- Adverb: She smiled a little when she heard the joke.
- Determiner: Can I have a little milk in my coffee, please?
- Pronoun: He only needs a little to succeed.
Senses:
- Little in amount or degree:
- He spoke a little too loudly at the library.
- The dog was a little tired after the long walk.
- Emphasis on partial presence or absence:
- I have a little time today, but not enough to finish the entire task.
- There's still a little cake left if you want some.
- Not a large or significant amount:
- He only had a little money left in his wallet.
- She has a little experience in painting, but wants to learn more.
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