Correct Usage of The Adverbs
LITTLE and A LITTLE

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LITTLE and A LITTLE

There is the same difference between these two Adverbs, as between the corresponding Adjectives. ( LITTLE and A LITTLE as Adjectives)

LITTLE is used in a Negative sense and means NOT MUCH. In fact it is a weak form of NOT and is almost purely Negative.

I little expected that he would succeed so well.
I did not expect that he would succeed so well.

A LITTLE is always used in an Affirmative sense and means TO SOME EXTENT AT LEAST, SLIGHTLY & SOMEWHAT.

He was a little tired.
He was a little slightly tired.
He was a little somewhat tired.
Are you tired? Yes. I am a little.

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