little (EN)

adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun, noun

adjective “little”

1. not big
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   She cuddled her little kitten, which fit perfectly in the palm of her hand.
2. lasting for a short time
   He took a little break from work to clear his mind.
3. very young
   When he was littler, he couldn't reach the cookie jar on the top shelf.
4. born after another sibling
   Tom proudly showed his classmates a photo, saying, "That's my little brother on his first day of school."

adverb “little”

1. not much (modifying an adjective)
   This information is little known.
2. not at all
   Little did she realize, her lost ring was in her pocket the whole time.

determiner “little”

1. not much, not enough (modifying a noun)
   There is little milk at home―could you buy some?

pronoun “little”

1. not much (used as a standalone pronoun, not modifying a noun or adjective)
   Little is known about this bird species.

noun “little”

1. a small amount or portion of something
   Can I add a little of that into the sauce?
2. a young child
   When she heard him cry, she knew her little needed to be fed.