Education English | The use of Little, A Little (of) | Little, a little are used with uncountable nouns (always in the singular). The difference between the two expressions in each phrase is purely one of meaning, not of usage. Without the article, little has the meaning of "not much and possibly less than one might hope for or expect". This expression has a negative value to them. With the article, a little has the meaning of "at least some, perhaps more than one might expect". This expression has a positive value.
Examples:
· Hurry up; there's little time left !
· We have a little time to spare, so let's stop and have a cup of coffee.
Examples:
· Hurry up; there's little time left !
· We have a little time to spare, so let's stop and have a cup of coffee.
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