"a little" meaning in All languages combined

See a little on Wiktionary

Determiner [English]

Forms: a little
Head templates: {{determiner}} [POS TABLE]
  1. a small amount Tags: singular Synonyms: some, bit
    Sense id: simple-a_little-en-det-8P6vgiqT Categories (other): Indefinite determiners, Non-count determiners, Singular determiners
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          "text": "We've only got a little time, so please be quick."
        },
        {
          "text": "I need a little more room here."
        },
        {
          "text": "You can do it with a little help from your friends."
        },
        {
          "text": "He put a little water into the cup."
        },
        {
          "text": "\"Would you like some cake?\" \"Just a little, please.\""
        },
        {
          "text": "Can we talk a little more?"
        },
        {
          "text": "You're walking a little too slowly."
        },
        {
          "text": "I understand only a little of what you say."
        }
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        },
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          "text": "He put a little water into the cup."
        },
        {
          "text": "\"Would you like some cake?\" \"Just a little, please.\""
        },
        {
          "text": "Can we talk a little more?"
        },
        {
          "text": "You're walking a little too slowly."
        },
        {
          "text": "I understand only a little of what you say."
        }
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