Small in size: a little dining room. Small in quantity or extent: a little money; a little work on the side. See Synonyms at small.
Short in extent or duration; brief: There is little time left.
Unimportant; trivial: a little matter.
Narrow; petty: mean little comments; a little mind consumed with trivia.
Having scant power or influence; of minor status: just a little clerk in the records office.
Being at an early stage of growth; young: a little child. Younger or youngest. Used especially of a sibling: My little brother is leaving for college next week.
Not much; scarcely: works long hours, sleeping little.
Not in the least; not at all: They little expected such a generous gift.
A small quantity or amount: Give me a little.
Something much less than all: I know little of their history.
A short distance or time: a little down the road; waited a little.