Master confusing words with ease
A little vs. Little
A little
/'lɪtl/Examples:
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Little
/ˈlɪtl/Examples:
She has a little dog.He felt a little tired after the long walk.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Little indicates almost none of something, often carrying a negative connotation.
- A little suggests a small amount, but enough to make a difference, carrying a positive or neutral connotation.
- If you say I have little time, it means you almost have no time at all.
- If you say I have a little time, it means you have some time and can possibly spare it.
- The presence of a before little changes the sentence meaning significantly.
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