a little adverb 5determiner 1pronoun 1 adverb5 •to a small degreeThe door was opened a little.Helping not a little was a squad of volunteers. •Slightly.She's a little strange, but nice enough. •(UK) Very.It's a little big, don't you think? •(UK) A lot. •(UK) A lot of.It could do with a little work, that's for sure. determiner1 •A small amount of (an uncountable thing).A little water has spilled.All we need is a little time and money to carry this idea to fruition. pronoun1 •A small amount of an uncountable thing."Would you like some water?""Just a little, please."
