little · adj
little (SHORT)
B2 short in time or distance
Dictionary examples:
It's only a little way to the school. (9.9)
Let's have a little break. (14.5)
It’ll take me a little while longer to get ready. (21.2)
little (EMPHASIZE)
B2 used to show affection or dislike for someone or something
Dictionary examples:
It's not a bad little restaurant. (7.1)
Oh, what a nice little house! (20.5)
little (SMALL)
A1 small in size or amount
Dictionary examples:
I have a little problem with math. (0.0)
The little book has a big story. (0.0)
My little phone has big games. (0.0)
It came in a little box. (6.4)
He gave a little smile. (13.2)
a little dog/nose/room (22.9)
little (YOUNG)
A1 young
Dictionary examples:
My little brother eats bugs! (0.0)
The little girl has a big voice! (0.0)
The little boy cooks dinner. Yum! (0.0)
She's my little sister. (5.3)
Her little boy isn't well. (12.2)
When you were little your hair was really curly. (26.4)
little (NOT IMPORTANT)
B1 not important
Dictionary examples:
His little dance moves at the office party became a big joke. (0.0)
The teacher's little joke made the whole class burst into laughter. (0.0)
I made a little mistake: I put salt in my coffee instead of sugar. (0.0)
She gets really upset by every little thing. (21.7)
I had a little problem with my car, but it’s fixed now. (29.5)