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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

[a] little/slight

0There is little difference between the two editions. => means there's almost no difference at all02br
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00There is a slight difference between the two editions => means there's a small difference.02br
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00The article 01i00a 02i00plays an important role in this context. Can I say the following as well:02br
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00There is slight difference between the two editions. => means there's almost no difference at all02br
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00There is a little difference between the two editions => means there's a small difference.02br
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00Thanks0-
  

Top answer

0There is slight difference between the two editions. => means there's almost no difference at all. No, it doesn't have this meaning.

— Nona the brit

  • 0There is slight difference between the two editions.
  • => means there's almost no difference at all.
  • No, it doesn't have this meaning.
  • 02br 02br 00There is a little difference between the two editions => means there's a small difference.
  • It's ok in theory, but it sounds a bit peculiar.
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0There is slight difference between the two editions. => means there's almost no difference at all. No, it doesn't have this meaning. You can't use any alternative for 'little' in this sentence.02br
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00There is a little difference between the two editions => means there's a small difference. It's ok in theory, but it sounds a bit peculiar. Native speakers would say
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0Actually I knew it didn't sound right but just wanted to confirm.Thanks Nona!0-
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