How to Use little in a Sentence

little

1 of 3 adjective

• I got very little sleep last night.
• There's little hope of a rescue now.
• You have little choice but to pay attention.
• The new version bears little resemblance to the original.
• These trinkets have little or no value.
• I have less money than I did before.
• These programs have very little chance of succeeding.
• I have very little money, so I can't lend you any.
• We're having a little party this weekend.
• And maybe the little gold man at the end of it all is just the icing on the cake.
  — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
• All dogs are good—some are just a little ruff around the edges.
  — Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2023
• So to just get away from that a little once in a while is nice.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
• The little owl falls out of its nest and can't find their mommy.
  — Esther Carlstone, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
• Yes, it can be used right away by adding a little more olive oil.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 21 July 2023
• So far, there has been little sign of a new uprising in the West Bank.
  — Susannah George, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
• There are no villages and little in the way of tools or comforts.
  — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2024
• The quail of the little milpas, which is what the Mexicans call their farm fields, are a case in point.
  — Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 2023
• The couple has yet to reveal their little boy's name or date of birth.
  — Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
• A couple of their little ad-libs found their way into the film.
  — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2023
• Because all the pictures are out there of little me in my Snow White gown.
  — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023
• Prince Harry’s book is a yawp of grief for the dead which spares little mercy for the living.
  — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2023
• In fact, the wrinkles were steamed out of all of the garments with little to no effort on our part.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2024
• The Forest Service notes that this area offers little shade, and that the best times to go are in the spring or late fall.
  — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
• Thank you for bringing this new little life into the world.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
• This little quirk is only one of many customs the 90-year-old event holds dear.
  — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
• In the days after the terror attack, he was first told that his little girl was dead.
  — Kerry J. Byrne Fox News, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2023
• And there will be very little work to do for actual lawyers.
  — Steven Levy, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2024
• Terry, seeking a little time alone, opted to sleep in the van.
  — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2023
• This was an effort to make their slowest day of the week a little busier, according to CNN.
  — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2023
• From a talent perspective, there’s little question Smith can play in the NHL.
  — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024

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little

2 of 3 adverb

• She works very little and sleeps even less.
• His art is little known in this country.
• We had little more than we needed.
• Please speak as little as possible.
• The bonds were little changed following the Bank of Japan news.
  — Eric Wallerstein, WSJ, 27 July 2023
• And who isn’t looking for a little more fun in their lives these days?
  — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2023
• The cake was a little dry and dense but still delicious!
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
• In this and much else, Russia’s tactics have changed little since the Cold War.
  — Randy Teague, National Review, 3 May 2023
• But these sparse ranks have just gotten a little less sparse.
  — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2023
• Those are the national chains, but what about the options a little closer to home?
  — Jevensen, oregonlive, 31 May 2023
• How to Do It: Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart, knees bent, a med ball held in both hands.
  — David Otey, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
• Wines at $7 are also available for those who like their evenings a little more laid back.
  — Brian May Maestro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2023
• Kids around the world have always drawn the sun a little differently.
  — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 11 May 2023
• Some were the result of chance, a mere moment, while others were a little more lasting.
  — John Kelly, Washington Post, 5 July 2023
• Well, the expense is a little more manageable right now.
  — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2023
• The Row in favor of something a little more classic for her first time at the Academy Awards.
  — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2023
• This simple design choice stands out to kids and makes the potty feel a little more fun, which is always a plus.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 June 2023
• Ruibal also notes that the plant is a little more disease tolerant than in the past, so this year’s crop should be hearty.
  — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
• Cyrus opted to keep it a little more simple, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, low Air Force 1s and a black cap.
  — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
• His grandfather had worked for an American boss in a job that has changed little over the decades.
  — Peter S. Goodman Jes Aznar, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2023
• These being writers, the placards and chants were a little more clever than usual.
  — Vulture, 5 May 2023
• Global viewers will have to wait a little longer, though, as the film still does not have a release date outside Japan.
  — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2023
• Nonetheless, the benchmark Straits Times Index closed little changed on the day.
  — Abhishek Vishnoi, Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
• Have afternoon tea at the Palace Hotel. Want to feel a little more regal?
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2023
• The Freep’s Evan Petzold took a deep dive into the numbers and found Greene is, perhaps, a little too grounded.
  — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2023
• The proportions were little changed from the more restricted 2022.
  — Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Jan. 2024
• Her nails were filed into a square shape a little longer than fingertip length.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 21 June 2023
• Start with a 12-hour eating window, say from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Make that window a little smaller each week.
  — Sonya Collins, Fortune Well, 5 May 2023
• Global oil prices this week have remained little changed.
  — Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024
• The card and the polling process have changed little since the beginning and create a crowdsourcing alternative to critics’ opinions.
  — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024

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little

3 of 3 noun

• But a little goes a long way, and this one went too far.
  — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2018
• That did strike me as a little uncalled for,’’ the judge said.
  — oregonlive.com, 8 July 2019
• Any Sharks fan worth his or her salt gets a little choked up at the thought.
  — Garrett Wroblewski/guest Columnist, The Mercury News, 9 June 2019
• From the Heat there was precious little of note, a team that had run out of gas.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, 25 Apr. 2018
• Kate intends to bring a little of her late mother-in-law to the role.
  — Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 11 Jan. 2022
• Take a little of the outside world and bring it indoors.
  — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
• There’s a little of me in there, too, with video clips throughout.
  — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2019
• Some weeks dusting was the hot item, other times the littles would sweep and mop up a storm.
  — Martin Cizmar, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023
• Stocks and bonds are a little cheaper now, but not much, and the threats to the outlook are clearer.
  — Richard Barley, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2018
• Right now the future sound of indie rock is a little stressed out.
  — Allison P. Davis, The Cut, 20 June 2018
• Here's to all the grandparents in the world raising our littles!
  — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
• Ladle a little of the squash and sauce mix, followed by three sheets to cover the sauce.
  — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 27 Sep. 2022
• The Reds showed a little late life on offense Friday night – just not enough to avoid a loss.
  — Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati.com, 13 Apr. 2018
• When the pasta is ready, use tongs to move it to the pan with the sauce, letting a little of the salty water come along, too.
  — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2021
• And who doesn’t need a little controlled drama in life?
  — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2020
• Set up dry as a tunnel for the littles to bounce and crawl through, or add water for all ages to race down.
  — Angel Madison, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
• The tone of our dialogue will change as my littles age and mature.
  — Kimberly Zapata, Health.com, 10 Sep. 2019
• Rub a little of the oil on the chicken breasts, sprinkle them with 1 teaspoon salt, and fit them into the pot.
  — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, 27 June 2018
• Hills, creek, and wood bridges paired with the cooler temps found under the canopy make this a perfect spot to take the littles to get them out of the house.
  — Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024
• Our entire mission is about adding a little more heart to life.
  — Taylor Seely, USA TODAY, 13 July 2018
• Reporter Shane Burke came to Utah this fall and tried to do a little of everything.
  — Shane Burke, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Dec. 2021
• An old bike will take you back in time, while also giving you the thrill of bringing a little of the past back into the present.
  — Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 8 June 2021
• Bring a little of the outdoors in without all that soil and watering.
  — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022
• The next season Johnson showed a little of the promise coaches saw.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2019
• Try them out with your littles to set them up for reading success!
  — Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
• If the fans had any faith remaining before this game, there’s little of it left now.
  — Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, 8 Jan. 2020
• The Ryobi is a good little saw that got off to an unfortunate start.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 9 July 2019
• Heat a medium skillet and add a little of the remaining olive oil.
  — The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022
• Tandy had a strong showing and did a little of everything.
  — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2020
• Now, thanks to Fisher-Price, moms obsessed with their Stanleys have the perfect lookalike cup for their littles too.
  — Emilee Coblentz, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024