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

Just be sure to leave a little room in your budget for magic; a bold flower you might have missed the first time can make your arrangement pop.

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Elliot‘s work has been received differently around the world. “But this film, I feel, is a little bit more universal,” he says.

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But if you listen to the score, right from the opening moments composer Umberto Smerilli makes a bold declaration about what kind of movie it is: nervy, tempestuous, winking and just a little bit melodramatic.

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He confesses humbly to being a little skeptical, makes a big show of wanting Geller to do well, invites him to return and try again, and as Geller struggles, Carson listens, waits patiently, acts baffled.

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In a little more than three minutes near the end of the quarter, Knecht scored 18 points.

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Related Words

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