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#2 (permalink) Wed May 03, 2006 15:56 pm Little vs. a little |
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| Usage of "little" means that he was short of money(let's assume he lived from hand to mouth :) )while "a little" bears a positive colouring.He had a little money but it was enough for him.I'm a bit confused seeing an article before uncountable noun :) |
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Pamela I'm a Communicator ;-)
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#3 (permalink) Wed May 03, 2006 16:38 pm Little vs. a little |
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Hi Jesus
I'd say your sentence is correct with 'little'. I agree with Pamela.
Additionally, "little money" and "a little money" could even be exactly the same amount of money! The difference is mainly in attitude: 'little' is seen/felt as negative and 'a little' is seen/felt as much more positive.
Hi Pamela
I'd say it's best to look at 'a little' (and also 'a few') simply as two words that create one single idea.
Amy _________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln |
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#4 (permalink) Wed May 03, 2006 16:47 pm Little vs. a little |
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| I understand you,Yankee!Thanks a lot for advice! :D |
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Pamela I'm a Communicator ;-)
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#5 (permalink) Wed May 03, 2006 17:03 pm Little vs. a little |
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| Jesus1 wrote: |
Hello, how are you?. I hope you?ll be fine. One question. Thanks in advance!
"I?ve always had LITTLE money"
Is "little" used correctly to mean I?ve hardly had money in all my life, I haven?t had much money, just money for food...? Sometimes, I get confused. I don?t know which one to use. "Little" or "a little"
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Thanks indeed, Amy!.
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| I think I will use "will have to" | PASSIVE: The candle was blown OUT BY the wind |