a little

adverb

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Wiktionary

adv

To a small extent or degree.
“The door was opened a little.”
“Helping not a little was a squad of volunteers.”
Slightly.
“She's a little strange, but nice enough.”
Very.
“It's a little big, don't you think?”
A lot.
A lot of.
“It could do with a little work, that's for sure.”

det

A small amount of (an uncountable thing).
“A little water has spilled.”
“All we need is a little time and money to carry this idea to fruition.”

pron

A small amount of an uncountable thing.
“"Would you like some water?" "Just a little, please."”
“I’ll have a little of what you order.”