λίγο — meaning in English

English meaning

• little adj Small in size.
• some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.

Senses

λίγο is used for these senses in English:

• a little To a small extent or degree.
• little Not much.
• little Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of).
• some A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
• some An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
• some An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.

little — full definition

1. adj Small in size.
2. adj Young, especially referring to a child.
3. det Not much; a small amount of something.
4. adv Not very much; to a small extent.
5. noun A small amount.

some — full definition

1. determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
2. determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
3. pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.

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