a small amount of
small in size, amount
Cases of word usage
1) approximately; a little more or less than (about)
2) behaving in a proud, superior way; (of behaviour etc) showing too much pride in oneself and too little thought for others (arrogant)
3) the use of machines needing little or no attention in industry (automation)
4) (of living things) clumsy; having little skill (awkward)
5) only a very little (barely)
6) a person who is learning and has only a little experience (beginner)
7) (of food) with very little taste (bland)
8) a little blue in colour (bluish)
9) (of water) a little salty (brackish)
10) to cook (meat) slowly, first in fat and then in a little water (braise)
