1. adjective /ˈlɪtl̩,ˈlɪdl̩/
a) Small in size.
This is a little table.
b) Insignificant, trivial.
Its of little importance.
2. adverb /ˈlɪtl̩,ˈlɪdl̩/
Not much.
This is a little known fact.
See Also: a little, little by little
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