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- US Pronunciation
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- [lit-l]
- /ˈlɪt l/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lit-l]
- /ˈlɪt l/
Definitions of littlest word
- adjective littlest small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room. 1
- adjective littlest short in duration; not extensive; short; brief: a little while. 1
- adjective littlest small in number: a little group of scientists. 1
- adjective littlest small in amount or degree; not much: little hope. 1
- adjective littlest of a certain amount; appreciable (usually preceded by a): We're having a little difficulty. 1
- adjective littlest being such on a small scale: little farmers. 1
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Origin of littlest
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English lȳtel (lȳt few, small + -el diminutive suffix), cognate with Dutch luttel, Old High German luzzil, Old Norse lītill
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Parts of speech for Littlest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
littlest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
littlest usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for littlest
adj littlest
- smallest — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
- basal — Basal means relating to or forming the base of something.
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- least — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
noun littlest
- runt — an animal that is small or stunted as compared with others of its kind.
adjective littlest
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Antonyms for littlest
adjective littlest
- pre-eminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- top drawer — the highest level in rank, excellence, or importance: a musician strictly out of the top drawer.
- supreme — Also called sauce suprême. a velouté made with a rich chicken stock.
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