a little
The phrase “a little” has 3 syllables: a lit-tle
It's pronounced as /ə ˈlɪtəl/
What is synonym and antonym for a little?
In the thesaurus, “a little” has 38 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for a little along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for a little
- a bit
- a mite
- a tad
- a touch
- acceptably
- after a sort
- decently
- enough
- fairly
- half
- halfway
- incompletely
- kind of
- kindly
- like
- little
- moderately
- more or less
- negligibly
- nominally
- of a sort
- of sorts
- part
- partially
- partly
- partway
- passably
- pretty
- quite
- rather
- relatively
- slightly
- something
- somewhat
- sort of
- to a degree
- tolerably
- vaguely
Antonyms for a little
- awfully
- beastly
- considerably
- deadly
- especially
- exceeding
- exceedingly
- exceptionally
- extensively
- extremely
- frightfully
- greatly
- heavily
- highly
- hugely
- mightily
- mortally
- particularly
- significantly
- substantially
- surpassingly
- terribly
- very
Example Sentences
- I’m feeling a little tired after the long trip.
- Could you speak a little slower, please?
- She was a little surprised by the sudden news.
- It’s a little cold outside, so bring a jacket.
- He looked a little nervous before the interview.
On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to a little, such as: a bit, a mite, a tad, a touch, acceptably, after a sort, awfully.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
each and every
a bit
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- either
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- just
- kind of
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fairly
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- halfway
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- honestly
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- incompletely
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quite
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- without reservation