little
Translation
small, not much, young
Examples
She has a little dog.
She has a little dog.
There is little hope of success.
There is little hope of success.
He is my little brother.
He is my little brother.
Grammar Patterns
a little ((noun)) small She has a little dog.
little ((uncountable noun)) not much I have little money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: small, tiny; Antonyms: big, large, much
Etymology
From Old English 'lytel'.
Memory Tips
'Little' (without 'a') often has a negative meaning (not much), while 'a little' has a positive one (some).