small in size, amount, or degree (often used to convey an appealing diminutiveness or express an affectionate or condescending attitude)

the plants will grow into little bushes

a little puppy dog

a boring little man

a small amount of

we got a little help from a training scheme

you only see a little of what he can do

used to emphasize how small an amount is

I have little doubt of their identity

there was very little time to be lost

he ate and drank very little

the rouble is worth so little these days

a small amount of

we got a little help from a training scheme

you only see a little of what he can do

used to emphasize how small an amount is

I have little doubt of their identity

there was very little time to be lost

he ate and drank very little

the rouble is worth so little these days

to a small extent

he reminded me a little of my parents

I was always a little afraid of her

only to a small extent; not much or often (used for emphasis)

he was little known in this country

he had slept little these past weeks