The difference between Little and Much
When used as determiners, little means not much, only a little: only a small amount (of), whereas much means a large amount of.
When used as pronouns, little means not much, whereas much means a large amount or great extent.
When used as adverbs, little means not much, whereas much means to a great extent.
When used as adjectives, little means small in size, whereas much means large, great.
Little is also noun with the meaning: the participant in ageplay who acts out the younger role.
check bellow for the other definitions of Little and Much
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Little as an adjective:
Small in size.
Examples:
"This is a little table."
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Little as an adjective (offensive):
Insignificant, trivial.
Examples:
"It's of little importance."
"Listen up, you little shit."
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Little as an adjective:
Very young.
Examples:
"Did he tell you any embarrassing stories about when she was little?"
"That's the biggest little boy I've ever seen."
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Little as an adjective (of a sibling):
Younger.
Examples:
"This is my little sister."
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Little as an adjective:
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Little as an adjective:
Small in amount or number, having few members.
Examples:
"'little money; little herd"
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Little as an adjective:
Short in duration; brief.
Examples:
"I feel better after my little sleep."
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Little as an adjective:
Small in extent of views or sympathies; narrow; shallow; contracted; mean; illiberal; ungenerous.
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Little as an adverb:
Not much.
Examples:
"This is a little known fact.  nowrap She spoke little and listened less."
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Little as an adverb:
Not at all.
Examples:
"I was speaking ill of Fred; little did I know that he was right behind me, listening in."
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Little as a pronoun:
Not much; not a large amount.
Examples:
"Little is known about his early life."
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Little as a noun (BDSM, slang):
The participant in ageplay who acts out the younger role.
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Much as an adjective (obsolete):
Large, great.
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Much as an adverb:
To a great extent.
Examples:
"I don't like fish much."
"He is much fatter than I remember him."
"He left her, much to the satisfaction of her other suitor."
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Much as an adverb:
Often; frequently.
Examples:
"Does he get drunk much?"
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Much as a pronoun:
A large amount or great extent.
Examples:
"From those to whom much has been given much is expected."