a little

1. Somewhat or rather, slightly, as in I am a little annoyed with Harry . [Late 1300s] For a synonym, see a bit .

2. A small amount, as in Will you have some more meat? Yes, just a little . [Early 1400s]

Example Sentences

When you jump to another level, it’s a little bit like, ‘Careful what you wished for here.’

From Los Angeles Times

For those who haven't read the book or don't know the story, tell me a little bit about your character in this world.

From Salon

A second round of rain expected to begin Sunday could be “a little stronger than the first but still likely in the ‘beneficial rain’ category,” the National Weather Service said in its latest L.A. forecast.

From Los Angeles Times

Within a little over two weeks, he's already blown the appearance of invincibility, demonstrating once again that he is an incompetent egomaniac whose psychological unfitness creates nothing by chaos.

From Salon

"I'm a little bit of a dreamer and I believe in myself and I believe in the club," he said during his first news conference as head coach.

From BBC

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