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Difference between 'Little' and 'A Little' | Little vs A Little

‘Do you want a little sugar in your tea?’ Or ‘Do you want little sugar in your tea?’ Which one do you think is the correct way to say the sentence? Both seem correct, don’t they? Some students might argue that both of these sentences are correct. How do we avoid all this confusion and use the terms correctly in sentences? Though the English Language might seem confusing, if you understand the meanings of the words that you are using, it will turn out to be easy for you. This article will discuss whether the terms ‘little’ and ‘a little’ are different or not. Let’s go through the following points to understand.

Table Summarising the Difference between ‘Little’ and ‘A Little’

The difference between ‘little’ and ‘a little’ – meanings, examples of ‘little’ and ‘a little’, ‘little’ and ‘a little’ – conclusion.

Many might still think after going through this table that ‘little’ and ‘a little’ have the same meanings, but that’s not true! A detailed explanation is given below for you to have a better understanding on this topics that will you to understand when and how you can use these words.

The simple difference between the terms ‘little’ and ‘a little’ is that the former has a negative tone to it, and the latter has a positive tone to it. When ‘little’ is used, it means hardly any or in minute measurements, for example, ‘There is little hope that the patient will survive.’ Here, ‘little’ means that there’s hardly any hope that the patient will survive. Now, if one uses ‘a little’ in a sentence, it means some or a small quantity. So, if we use ‘a little’ in the same example, i.e., ‘There is a little hope that the patient will survive’ then, it means there’s some chance or a small chance that the patient might survive. The following examples will help students understand much more clearly.

The examples below will be beneficial for students in understanding the terms ‘little’ and ‘a little’:

Little -i) Little is known about Alice’s childhood. (Pronoun)

ii) On their way back from school, the children spoke very little . (Adverb)

iii) The young boy was quite little when his grandmother passed away. (Adjective)

A Little – There is a little chance that it might rain today. (Adverb)

This article on how ‘little’ and ‘a little’ are different from each another helps students understand the difference between them. Apart from this, BYJU’S also offers various articles on many such ‘Differences Between Two Words’ that students often get confused with.

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The Difference: a few / few and a little / little (English Grammar)

The difference between 'a few' and 'few' (used with countable nouns).

a few = two or three / a couple

  • I have a few friends who speak Japanese.
  • I have met a few famous people in my life.

In these sentences, a few means two or three . 'A few' is less than some but more than none. 'A few' is used with countable nouns (friends, people).

few = not many / almost none 

  • Mary has made few mistakes in her life.

This means that she has not made many mistakes in her life. This sounds positive. She does not make many mistakes. However, if Mary had made a few mistakes in her life, then it means she has made two or three (a couple, close to several) mistakes. She has made mistakes. This sounds more negative. Let's look at another example to make it clearer.

A Few vs. Few: An Example

Imagine that a student named Carlos has just moved to Toronto. He has been there for three days but he has already made three friends. What would you say in this situation?

  • Carlos has already made  (show answer) a few  friends. 

Now, imagine that another student, Jose, who is very shy, has been in Toronto for a year. Despite this, he has only made three friends. What would you say?

  • Jose has made  (show answer) few  friends. 

Can you see the difference? Jose has not made many friends. This means he has made few friends. On the other hand, Carlos has already made three friends. He has a few friends.

The Difference between 'a little' and 'little' (Used with Uncountable Nouns)

Now, if you understand the difference between 'a few' and 'few', then the difference between 'a little' and 'little' is easy. The only difference is a little and little are used with uncountable nouns (e.g. sugar, money, stress).

a little = less than some but more than none

  • He put a little sugar in his coffee.

little = not much

  • We have little time, so let's start working.
  • He had little experience working with children, so he was not hired.

A Little vs. Little: An Example

You want to check your e-mail before you leave the house. You check your watch and see that you have four minutes. Therefore, you decide to check your e-mail because you have  (show answer) a little  time.

If you had little time, you probably wouldn't check your email because that would mean you do not have much. This implies that you have less time than you need.

A businessperson running

He had little time, so he decided to run.

Note: Little can also be an Adverb

Little can also be used as an adverb without a noun. It can be used with verbs (e.g. know, care, grow ) to express  how much someone knows, cares , or grows . For example:

  • I know little about it. (Little = not much, not a lot; this sounds negative)
  • He knows a little about it . (A little = less than 'some', but more than none; this sounds more positive)

Someone who knows a little knows more than someone who knows little .

  • She has grown little. (little = not much, not a lot)
  • Her brother has grown a little. (a little = less than 'some' but more than none; this is similar to 'slightly').

The sister has not grown very much ('little' means not enough, and has a negative feeling). However, her brother has grown a little , which means he has grown (but less than "he has grown some").

Do you think you understand ? Take the quiz below!  If you have any questions, please leave a comment.

Write a few, few, a little, little in the below lines. Good luck.

  • Roger wants to buy a new car. His friend has a Toyota, and he's had problems with it, so Roger is thinking about buying a Toyota too. However, Roger has money. In fact, he probably doesn't have enough to buy a new car.
  • My friend Tina has space left on her hard drive, so can't download big files. She's thinking about buying a bigger hard drive, but she's worried that she won't be able to install it. She knows about computers. Her computer is getting pretty old. It breaks down times a day. I told her she should just buy a new computer.
  • Caroline wants to lose weight, so she has started using the stairs at work instead of taking the elevator.
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Hello! It is quite complete but i have a question, it say that a few and few are for countable noun, and many source on google say the same but i found a sentence that say “but there were a few shower in the evening”. I am confused, you are a native speaker, so would you mind helping me? Thanks for your attention@

“there were a few shower in the evening” is an incorrect sentence. “there were a few showers” is correct.

Oh oke i get it. Thank you! But which is correct i get it or i got it if i want to say i understand?

Both are fine in this context .”I got it” = I understood. “I get it” = I understand.

What is the different between i understood and understand? I am sorry so much question, tjanks for your replyy

‘I understood’ is in the past tense, and ‘I understand’ is the present tense. Usually we say “I understand” when we are talking about something happening now

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i can’t understand i at all, i have not clear how to use A few and A little, can someone translate the words few – a few – little – a little to spanish?, please

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When i was abroad , i had….time for amusement .(little-alittle) . which answer is correct .

if you want to say that you did not have enough time for amusement, use “little”.

oky few ,afew has same meaning how can i understand each

here, can’t we say ”a little money” in spite of saying ”little money” in the given question?

Not really. Because of the word ‘However’ (meaning ‘but’), we know that the statement is going to contrast the previous one, i.e. it’s going to say something negative, which is why ‘little’ (meaning not enough) is most suitable. Think of it this way, ” +, However, -” . The first statement says he wants to buy a car. Next, ‘however’,…’ is going to introduce something negative (e.g. a problem, such as having not enough (little) money.

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Is it correct that we use few for uncountable noun? and another question….icant ay for lunch I have…..money.1)few. ,2)little. ,3)a little…….please explain for me.Thanks:-)

Hello. No, you cannot use ‘few’ with an uncountable noun. In the example that you gave, the noun is ‘money’. Because this is an uncountable noun, we can only use ‘little’ (or ‘a little’) here. Because the meaning of the sentence is ‘not enough’ / ‘inadequate’ (money), we should use ‘little’ and not ‘a little’

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The correct awnser in the quiz is “She knows little about computers”.. but computer is not a countable noun? Shoud not be few in this case?

Actually, the noun of the sentence would be ‘knowledge’ right? If so, the use of ‘little’ is correct.. I did not know we have to considere implied nouns..

Hello Mauricio. ‘Little’ / ‘A little’ can also be used as an adverb without a noun. However, the page did not explain that very well, so I have added an explanation (see above above “Do you think you understand?”). Thank you for your comment; it has made the page better.

Hello Sir i wanted to learn about how we write creatively in essay if some topic have given to us

Hello. This doesn’t seem to be related to the topic of the page. I suggest you ask your instructor.

He showed concern for his friends.

Caroline wants to lose ________ weight, so she has starting using the stairs at work instead of taking the elevator.

Hello. You should be able to view them once you submit the quiz. Can you not see them?

Thanks but I don’t willy understand the difference between a few and few

explanations are very clear, what’s the difference between a lot of and many?

Their meanings are the same. ‘A lot of’ can also be used with countable nouns. ‘Many’ is often considered more formal than ‘a lot of’, which is a little idiomatic.

Sorry, does Problem is a countable noun?

Is ‘problem’ a countable noun? Yes.

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The quantifiers "a little," "little," "a few," and "few" are often used interchangeably in English. However, there is a difference based on whether the object specified is countable or uncountable . The use of the indefinite article "a"  also changes the meaning of these important words.

A Little - A Few / Little - Few

A little and little refer to non-count nouns , and are used with the singular form:

There's little wine left in the bottle. I've put a little sugar into your coffee.

A few and few refer to count nouns, and are used with the plural form:

There are a few students in that classroom. He says few applicants have presented themselves.

A little and a few convey a positive meaning.

I've got a little wine left, would you like some? They've got a few positions open.

Little and few convey a negative meaning.

He's got little money left. I have few friends in Chicago.

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Introduction

Understanding the proper usage of English quantifiers like "Few", "A Few", "Little", and "A Little" is crucial for mastering the English language. In this tutorial, we are going to walk through each of these phrases, providing examples and usage rules to help you understand their differences and correct usage.

Few vs A Few

Definition and usage.

'Few' and 'A Few' are used with countable nouns. Despite their seeming similarity, their meanings and uses slightly differ.

'Few'

The term 'few' denotes a small number of something. However, it often carries a negative connation, implying that the quantity is less than expected or desired. It's a way of saying 'not many'.

Examples of 'Few':

  • He has few friends in the city.
  • I read a book in a few days.
  • We have few options left for the holidays.

'A Few'

On the other hand, 'a few' has a slightly more positive implication, suggesting that the amount, while small, is still sufficient or notable. It could be interpreted as 'some'.

Examples of 'A Few':

  • I have a few friends coming over for dinner tonight.
  • We spent a few days in Paris.
  • There are a few apples left in the basket.

Little vs A Little

'Little' and 'A Little' are used with uncountable nouns. Just like 'Few' and 'A Few', they carry different connotations and are used in slightly different situations.

'Little'

'Little' refers to a small amount of something, and similar to 'few', this phrase often has a negative implication. Using 'little' often suggests that the amount is less than desired or needed.

Examples of 'Little':

  • I have little knowledge about that topic.
  • We have little time left for preparation.
  • She showed little interest in the project.

'A Little'

'A Little', on the other hand, carries a sense of optimism. This phrase suggests that while the amount is small, it is enough for the purpose or need at hand.

Examples of 'A Little':

  • I have a little money left from my paycheck.
  • She speaks a little Spanish.
  • We have a little time before the meeting starts.

English quantifiers 'Few', 'A Few', 'Little', and 'A Little' play a vital role in conveying the correct meaning of sentences. 'Few' and 'Little' often imply a lack of something, suggesting a quantity smaller than expected or desired. On contrast, 'A Few' and 'A Little' indicate positivity as they suggest that despite the small amount, it is enough or sufficient. Hence, making a precise selection between these quantifiers is crucial in English grammar. Understand their intended meanings and applications in different situations to master their usage.

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Difference Between Little and A Little

Main difference – little vs. a little.

Little and a little are two quantifiers that are used with uncountable nouns . The main difference between little and a little is, little refers to hardly any or not much whereas a little refers to some or small enough . This article will clarify this difference further by looking at these two quantifiers separately.

What Does ‘Little’ Mean

Little is the quantifier we always use with uncountable nouns. Uncountable noun refers to the things that are seen as a whole or mass because they cannot be separated. Some examples of uncountable nouns are water, thunder, sugar, information, advice, etc.

We use little when we have only a very small amount that is hardly enough . For example, imagine that your friend is suggesting a trip, but you don’t have enough money to cover the expenses of the trip. You can use the word ‘little’ in this instance.

“I’m sorry, but I have little money.”

“I have little money, so I can’t afford it.”

I had little bread and water, but I’m still hungry.”

“My parents insist that I apply for this cause, I have little choice.”

Fortunately, there was little crime in her area.

Little can be also used without a noun. This is more common in formal writing.

“Little is known about his childhood and education.”

In addition, we always add the indefinite article ‘a’ when ‘little is used before definite, indefinite and demonstrative articles (this, that etc.) personal pronouns (him, them etc.) and possessives (my, her etc.)

“He painted the scenery thinking that he could capture a little of the magic.”

“She sprinkled a little of the leftover onions and added some salt.”

Keep in mind that one of the most common usages of little is as an adjective. In this usage, it refers to the size of a thing.

I have little money, I can't afford it.

I have little money, I can’t afford it.

What Does ‘A little’ Mean

We use ‘a little’ when we are talking about a small amount that is enough to do something. For example, imagine that your sister is asking for a loan. You only have a small amount of money, but it is enough.

“I have a little money; I can give it to you.”

“She drank some water and ate a little bread, her hunger vanished.”

“I save a little money every month.”

We can use ‘a little’ as a pronoun. Little can be also used as a substitute for a noun when it is apparent in the context.

“He told me a little about his life in France.”

A little can be also used as an adverb as well. Ex: “He smiled a little.” A little can be used before adverbs, adjectives and determiners.

“We found that a little bit hard to believe.”

“He is getting a little better.”

Little vs A Little

I save a little money every month.

What is the Difference Between Little and A little

Type of Noun

Little is used with uncountable nouns.

A little is used with uncountable nouns.

Little means hardly any or not sufficient.

A little means a small amount or some.

Little can be used as an adjective.

A little can be used as an adverb.

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Little vs. A Little

In fact, these two words are too important. Therefore, they are confused a lot by the English learners.

"Little" vs. "A Little" in the English Grammar

What Are Their Main Differences?

We can easily find their differences and similarities because they are majorly used in English. ' Little ' means in a small amount , but less than needed while 'a little ' means in a small amount but enough .

Differences

'little' and 'a little' as quantifiers.

  • 'Little' :

as a quantifier means a small amount or some that is not enough for us. Therefore, 'little' and 'a little' can be different by their meanings .

There is little water in the earth for next generations.

The doctor suggested to have little sugar per day to avoid obesity.

  • 'A little' :

as a quantifier means a small amount or some that is enough and sufficient .

A little milk is left in the fridge. We can have it for breakfast.

Her mother spread a little jam on her bread.

'Little' as an Adjective

can be an adjective and it means small , but 'a little' cannot be used as an adjective.

Little girls are listening to the song. (Not " A little girls are listening to the song.")

When I was cleaning up the room I found a tiny little T-shirt that belonged to my one year old sister.

'Little by Little'

The expression little by little means step by step and gradually . For example, if something happens 'little by little' it happens gradually .

They got to know me little by little .

Little by little I learned how to teach in a comprehensible way.

Similarities

Countable or uncountable nouns.

  • 'Little' and 'a little' :

as determiners are both followed by an uncountable noun .

She rubbed a little butter on the bread with grace.

We cannot make anything with this little dough .

'Little' and 'a Little' as Pronouns

both can be the pronouns of the sentence . In this case, they are not followed by any nouns .

"How much money is left?" " Little is left. We cannot make it through the year."

She doesn’t know my problems. I told her a little .

'as Little as'

As little as is used to say a quantity or amount is surprisingly small.

I will finish the book in as little as 2 days.

It takes as little as five seconds for a rubber to break in to your house.

'Little of' and 'a Little of'

A little of and little of are used before noun phrases . Check out the examples to learn the structure.

She put a little of the onion in to the pan and broiled it with oil.

Little of their money was left after going broke.

'a Little' and 'Little' as Adverbs

  • 'A little' and 'little' :

can be adverbs with the same meaning. In this case, both mean 'a bit' and ' not much ' .

Be just a little kind please. (Not "Be just little kind please.")

The country has changed little over the time.

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Little vs A Little vs The Little – What’s the difference?

Just like how the words “ few ”, “ a few ”, and “ the few ” have different meanings and usage, similarly, the words “ little ”, “ a little ”, and ” the little ” are different from each other.

Although the trio has morally the same meaning, they are not applicable everywhere, and one cannot interchange them. All three words are used in different contexts, and they have some specific grammatical distinctions. Let us discuss them to have a better idea.

Little vs A Little vs The Little – Difference

“ Little ” is an adjective that indicates something that is less in amount or zero . It is generally used to convey something that is extremely less in quantity when compared to what one expected or wished.

It is a negative connotation that conveys a negative meaning of not having much.

For example;

  • There is little hope for the covid patients.
  • Little you know about the victims who are suffering in my state.
  • There is little milk left.

We can see that “ little ” indicates an unknown amount that is evidently less. It is to notice that “ little ” is applicable with uncountable nouns.

“ A Little ” is an adverb that has a similar meaning to “ little .” But here, “ little ” has an article preceding it that provides an indication of some . It is different from “little” because “a little” indicates some , it is something that is not much, but there is definitely something. Unlike “little,” which can mean extremely less, “a little” is a positive connotation that emphasizes a small amount but enough.

We can say, “ a little ” is a considerable amount, even if not much or a lot . Generally, it is used with singular uncountable nouns.

Let us see some examples;

  • He smiled a little when you talked about food.
  • Only a little amount of flour is needed.
  • A little help would suffice, my friend.

Here, “ a little ” clearly connotes positivity by emphasizing a small quantity which is enough.

“ The Little ” on the other hand, is the indication of a specific quantity of something that is less in number. But what makes “ the little ” different is that it is the connotation of the definite amount. It refers to all that there is .

Unlike “ a little ” where there is an indefinite article , “ the ” in “ the little ” indicates a definite or a specific amount of something.

It will be easier with examples;

  • The little kids were playing on the ground.
  • The little things we do become our memories.
  • I gave away the little money I had.

It conveys something that is small in amount and all that is available. It is a specific amount of something that is not much.

It is clear that “ little ”, “ a little ”, and “ the little ” all convey almost the same meaning. But there exist minor distinctions in the way that the words need to be executed and used. These words can be a little confusing and tricky sometimes. But if you can remember these key differences, it will become much easier for you.

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A Little vs. A Few – Difference, Examples & Worksheet

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A Few / A Little . Both a little and a few are quantifiers and pronouns that refer to some. Their negative definition is not as much as expected or desired.

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Rules for “ A Little”

Use a little as a quantifier when referring to singular uncountable nouns . This quantifier implies that something exists or occurs at a small degree or amount. Here are some sentence examples.

  • I had a little bread for breakfast today.
  • Phillip has little money left in his bank account.
  • Kate has a little extra time this morning to tour you around the city.
  • Myra enjoys her coffee with a little sugar and cream.

As a pronoun, a little can be a replacement for a noun that may be explicitly or implicitly mentioned in the sentence. Here are some examples.

  • Only a little is known about his life.
  • I have very little, but I’m willing to share.

Rules for “ A Few”

Few is a quantifier used with plural countable nouns. The quantifier indicates that there are only some objects or people. Consider these sentence examples.

  • I have a few companions in Scotland.
  • Lea has a few toys left from her childhood.
  • We have a few tasks left on the list.
  • There were a few people standing outside their houses.
  • Can the man buy a few oranges for us?

As a pronoun, a few can be a replacement for a noun that may be explicitly or implicitly mentioned in the sentence. Here are some examples.

  • I didn’t take all the flowers. Only a few.
  • Many have tried reaching out to Timothy. However, only a few have succeeded.

When Not to Use “A” with Few and Little

There are some occurrences when you don’t need the a in front of few or little such as when they’re uncountable nouns used in a negative way or when talking about size. Here are some examples.

  • I have few people I trust (meaning, they have very little people they trust)
  • The puppy is so little. (meaning, the puppy is small in size)

A Little and A Few : A Recap

Learning the grammar rules of a little and a few can be confusing. But I hope this guide taught you the differences in their use. Remember that:

  • A little is a quantifier or pronoun used for uncountable nouns.
  • A few is a quantifier used for plural and countable nouns.

Take the test below to see if you’ve mastered the two English quantifiers.

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Difference Between A Little & Little, A Few & Few ✅

What is the difference between “ a little ,” “ little ,” “ a few ,” and “ few ” ? The quantifiers “ a little ,” “ little ,” “ a few ,” and “ few ” are often used interchangeably in English .

However, there is a difference based on whether the object specified is countable or uncountable . The use of the indefinite article “ a ” also changes the meaning of these important words.

A Little – Little Difference

1. “ A little ” ( uncountable nouns ): This expression means a small amount or a bit of something that cannot be counted individually. It suggests that there is some, but not a lot.

“She added a little sugar to her coffee.” (A small amount of sugar) “I need a little help with this task.” (Some assistance, not a lot)

2. “ Little ” ( uncountable nouns ): When you drop the indefinite article “a,” it usually implies a negative sense, indicating a small quantity that may not be enough or insufficient.

“She has little patience for waiting.” (Almost no patience) “There is little time left to finish the project.” (Not much time)

A Few- Few Difference

3. “ A few ” ( countable nouns ): This phrase refers to a small number of countable items. It suggests that there are some, but the quantity is limited.

“I have a few apples in the basket.” (A small number of apples) “We need a few volunteers for the event.” (A small number of people)

4. “ Few ” ( countable nouns ): Similar to “little” without the indefinite article, “few” implies a negative sense, indicating a small number of items that may not be sufficient.

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☛A little and little refer to uncountable nouns, and are used with the singular form:

Examples: There’s little water left in the bottle. I’ve put a little sugar into your tea.

☛A few and few refer to countable nouns, and are used with the plural form:

Examples: There are a few students in that classroom. He says few applicants have presented themselves.

☛A little and a few convey a positive meaning.

Examples: I’ve got a little water left, would you like some? They’ve got a few positions open.

☛Little and few convey a negative meaning.

Examples: He’s got little money left. I have few friends in Chicago.

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Trump’s Harsh Punishment Was Made Possible by This New York Law

The little-known measure meant hundreds of millions in penalties in the civil fraud case brought by Attorney General Letitia James.

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By Ben Protess and Jonah E. Bromwich

The $355 million penalty that a New York judge ordered Donald J. Trump to pay in his civil fraud trial might seem steep in a case with no victim calling for redress and no star witness pointing the finger at Mr. Trump. But a little-known 70-year-old state law made the punishment possible.

The law, often referred to by its shorthand, 63(12), which stems from its place in New York’s rule book, is a regulatory bazooka for the state’s attorney general, Letitia James. Her office has used it to aim at a wide range of corporate giants: the oil company Exxon Mobil, the tobacco brand Juul and the pharma executive Martin Shkreli.

On Friday, the law enabled Ms. James to win an enormous victory against Mr. Trump. Along with the financial penalty , the judge barred Mr. Trump from running a business in New York for three years. His adult sons were barred for two years.

The judge also ordered a monitor, Barbara Jones, to assume more power over Mr. Trump’s company, and asked her to appoint an independent executive to report to her from within the company.

A lawyer for Mr. Trump, Christopher M. Kise, reacted with fury, saying “the sobering future consequences of this tyrannical abuse of power do not just impact President Trump.”

“When a court willingly allows a reckless government official to meddle in the lawful, private and profitable affairs of any citizen based on political bias, America’s economic prosperity and way of life are at extreme risk of extinction,” he said.

In the Trump case, Ms. James accused the former president of inflating his net worth to obtain favorable loans and other financial benefits. Mr. Trump, she argued, defrauded his lenders and in doing so, undermined the integrity of New York’s business world.

Mr. Trump’s conduct “distorts the market,” Kevin Wallace, a lawyer for Ms. James’s office, said during closing arguments in the civil fraud trial.

“It prices out honest borrowers and can lead to more catastrophic results,” Mr. Wallace said, adding, “That’s why it’s important for the court to take the steps to protect the marketplace to prevent this from happening again.”

Yet the victims — the bankers who lent to Mr. Trump — testified that they were thrilled to have him as a client. And while a parade of witnesses echoed Ms. James’s claim that the former president’s annual financial statements were works of fiction, none offered evidence showing that Mr. Trump explicitly intended to fool the banks.

That might seem unusual, but under 63(12), such evidence was not necessary to find fraud.

The law did not require the attorney general to show that Mr. Trump had intended to defraud anyone or that his actions resulted in financial loss.

“This law packs a wallop,” said Steven M. Cohen, a former federal prosecutor and top official in the attorney general’s office, noting that it did not require the attorney general to show that anyone had been harmed.

With that low bar, Justice Arthur F. Engoron, the judge presiding over the case, sided with Ms. James on her core claim before the trial began, finding that Mr. Trump had engaged in a pattern of fraud by exaggerating the value of his assets in statements filed to his lenders.

Ms. James’s burden of proof at the trial was higher: To persuade the judge that Mr. Trump had violated other state laws, she had to convince him that the former president acted with intent. And some of the evidence helped her cause: Two of Mr. Trump’s former employees testified that he had final sign-off on the financial statements, and Mr. Trump admitted on the witness stand that he had a role in drafting them.

Still, her ability to extract further punishments based on those other violations is also a product of 63(12), which grants the attorney general the right to pursue those who engage in “repeated fraudulent or illegal acts.”

In other fraud cases, authorities must persuade a judge or jury that someone was in fact defrauded. But 63(12) required Ms. James only to show that conduct was deceptive or created “an atmosphere conducive to fraud.” Past cases suggest that the word “fraud” itself is effectively a synonym for dishonest conduct, the attorney general argued in her lawsuit.

Once the attorney general has convinced a judge or jury that a defendant has acted deceptively, the punishment can be severe. The law allows Ms. James to seek the forfeit of money obtained through fraud.

Of the roughly $355 million that Mr. Trump was ordered to pay, $168 million represents the sum that Mr. Trump saved on loans by inflating his worth, she argued. In other words, the extra interest the lenders missed.

The penalty was in the judge’s hands — there was no jury — and 63(12) gave him wide discretion.

The law also empowered Justice Engoron to set new restrictions on Mr. Trump and his family business, all of which Mr. Trump is expected to appeal.

The judge also ordered a monitor to assume more power over Mr. Trump’s company, who will appoint an independent executive who will report to the monitor from within the company.

Even before she filed her lawsuit against the Trumps in 2022, Ms. James used 63(12) as a cudgel to aid her investigation.

The law grants the attorney general’s office something akin to prosecutorial investigative power. In most civil cases, a person or entity planning to sue cannot collect documents or conduct interviews until after the lawsuit is filed. But 63(12) allows the attorney general to do a substantive investigation before deciding whether to sue, settle or abandon a case. In the case against Mr. Trump, the investigation proceeded for nearly three years before a lawsuit was filed.

The case is not Mr. Trump’s first brush with 63(12). Ms. James’s predecessors used it in actions against Trump University, his for-profit education venture, which paid millions of dollars to resolve the case.

The law became so important to Ms. James’s civil fraud case that it caught the attention of Mr. Trump, who lamented the sweeping authority it afforded the attorney general and falsely claimed that her office rarely used it.

He wrote on social media last year that 63(12) was “VERY UNFAIR.”

William K. Rashbaum contributed reporting.

Ben Protess is an investigative reporter at The Times, writing about public corruption. He has been covering the various criminal investigations into former President Trump and his allies. More about Ben Protess

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Body of Audrii Cunningham found in a Texas river; man jailed on capital murder charge

The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was found in a river Tuesday after the little girl had been missing from a small Texas town for five days, and a suspect was being held on a capital murder charge.

“My heart aches with this news," Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons told reporters at a news conference announcing the tragic discovery. "I express with my deepest sympathies and condolences to everyone who knew, who cared for and loved Audrii. We will continue to process the evidence that has been gathered to ensure justice for Audrii."

The girl's body was found in the Trinity River along U.S. 59, he said. She had been missing since Thursday after failing to make it on the on the school bus in the small town of Livingston, about 70 miles northeast of Houston.

Lyons said the information gathered in the criminal investigation “is substantial.” 

Here's what we know about Audrii and the man jailed without bond Wednesday on a capital murder charge in her death:

Man charged in connection with Audrii’s death

Don Steven McDougal , 42, who Lyons said lives in a trailer on the family’s property, was being held without bond on one count of capital murder in connection to Audrii's death, according to his Polk County Jail booking sheet.

“Video footage and cell phone data places McDougal at three locations of interest,” including along the Trinity River, where Audrii’s body was recovered Tuesday, according to a criminal complaint in the case obtained by CNN .

Investigators wrote in the complaint that a large rock was found tied around Audrii’s body when she was found. “The rope used was consistent with rope that was observed in McDougal’s vehicle on a traffic stop two days prior,” the complaint states.

One day earlier, McDowell County District Attorney Shelly Sitton said that law enforcement was in the process of preparing the “appropriate arrest warrant” for McDougal, who was supposed to be dropping Audrii off at the school bus the morning she disappeared. 

“At this time, we believe the appropriate arrest warrant is going to be for capital murder in the death of Audrii Cunningham,” Sitton said. "I understand that this is a very difficult time for Audrii’s family and for our community."

As of Wednesday, USA TODAY could not find an attorney listed for McDougal, who was arrested and booked into the Polk County jail Friday for an unrelated felony charge of aggravated assault.

"We do believe at his point he was the last person who seen her," Lyons previously said about McDougal.

McDougal had been speaking with investigators, but law enforcement declined to share how involved McDougal was in locating Audrii's body.

Who was Audrii Cunningham and how did police find her?

Audrii Cunningham lived with her family in a lakeside community on the eastern shores of Livingston Lake.

Lyons said that investigators were able to zero in on the location of Audrii's body using cellphone records, videos and some information they received from McDougal.

Where is Livingston, Texas?

The town, which had a population of just over 5,600 during the last census, is in Polk County about 100 miles west of the Louisiana state line.

Livingston is just over 46 miles south of Lufkin, the largest city in Angelina County.

The small town is where a hero couple made national news last year after they rescued a 9-month-old baby abandoned in a shed .

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When did Audrii Cunningham disappear?

Audrii was last seen at 7 a.m. on Feb. 15 when she left her home to catch the school bus.

Her parents reported her missing after she did not get off the bus on Thursday afternoon.

School officials told investigators that the bus did not pick her up and she did not report to campus.

Where was Audrii's backpack found?

Over the weekend, the Texas Department of Safety officials announced they found a backpack belonging to Audrii and the department identified a person of interest in her disappearance.

On Saturday, Polk County sheriff's Lt. Craig Cummings said officials found Audrii's Hello Kitty backpack near a dam at Lake Livingston, the Austin American-Statesman , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, reported.

Cummings identified the person of interest as McDougal .

During a press conference Monday, Lyons said McDougal lives in a trailer on the family’s property and sometimes took the girl to the bus stop and to school if she missed the bus.

According to the sheriff's office, investigators believe that a dark blue 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, belonging to McDougal, was involved in the disappearance.

The department had been asking the public for help in reporting any sightings of the vehicle on Thursday or Friday.

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Contributing: Fernanda Figueroa with the Austin American-Statesman

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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Little , a little , few , a few

( A ) little and ( a ) few are quantifiers meaning ‘some’. Little and few have negative meanings. We use them to mean ‘not as much as may be expected or wished for’.

A little, a few with a noun

We use a little with singular uncountable nouns. We use a few with plural countable nouns:

Mary said nothing, but she drank some tea and ate a little bread.
We stayed a few days in Florence and visited the museums.

Nouns: countable and uncountable

Little, few with a noun

We use little with uncountable nouns. We use few with plural countable nouns. They are used in formal contexts:

I’m not very happy about it but I suppose I have little choice.
Few cities anywhere in Europe can match the cultural richness of Berlin.

[talking about a period of history]

At that time few people travelled who didn’t have to.

(A) little, (a) few without a noun

We can use ( a ) little and ( a ) few as pronouns. We can use them to substitute for a noun when it is obvious from the context:

After that, she began to tell them a little about her life in Scotland, particularly her life with the Rosenblooms.
Don’t take all the strawberries. Just have a few . (Just have a few strawberries.)

Little and few are not very common without a noun. We use them in formal contexts:

Little is known about his upbringing and education.
Few would be in favour of police officers carrying weapons.

Determiners followed by pronouns

Determiners and singular countable nouns

Determiners and singular countable or uncountable nouns

Substitution

(A) little of , (a) few of

We use of with (a) little and (a) few when they come before articles ( a/an, the ), demonstratives ( this, that ), possessives ( my, your ) or pronouns ( him, them ):

Put the flour into a bowl, blend with a little of the milk, beat in the egg yolks, then the sugar and the rest of the milk.
A few of his films were seen abroad.

A little : adverb

We use a little as an adverb of degree. It is more formal than a bit :

He smiled just a little .
Her hands were shaking a little .

A little with adjectives, determiners, adverbs

We use a little before adjectives and adverbs to modify them. It is more formal than a bit :

She seemed to be getting a little better.
What you need is a little more romance.

We often use a little with bit :

I find that a little bit hard to believe.

Much , many , a lot of , lots of : quantifiers

Little : adjective

We use little as an adjective to mean ‘small’:

‘You’re going to have a little baby brother, Martha,’ her mother told her one day.
I know a little restaurant not far from here.

Little or small ?

Little and small have similar meanings. We use small to refer only to size. We use little to refer to size, but also to express a positive emotion (especially with words like beautiful, lovely, wonderful ):

He’s a small baby. (He’s smaller than average.)
He’s a lovely little baby. (He’s lovely and small.)
There’s a wonderful little café at the end of the street. (preferred to: There’s a wonderful small café at the end of the street .)

Less or fewer ?

Comparison: nouns ( more money , the most points )

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Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) overwhelmed former dual-champion Cejudo (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) to win a unanimous decision on Saturday's UFC 298 main card at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Bantamweight champion O'Malley picked Dvalishvili to win , and thought he put on a solid performance.

"It's interesting watching fights live compared to on the TV," O'Malley told ESPN on the UFC 298 post-fight show. "I'd like to watch it back on the TV to really give a full input. It was decent. I heard rumors that Henry had some injuries going into the fight. He looked a little winded, but Merab looked good. Decent little fight from a couple little dudes."

O'Malley (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) makes his first title defense in a rematch against Marlon Vera in the UFC 299 headliner March 9 at Kaseya Center in Miami. UFC CEO Dana White declared Dvalishvili the No. 1 contender to challenge for the title, but O'Malley is currently focused on his fight.

"Three weeks, UFC 299, everything's going so good," O'Malley said. "I've got to get through 'Chito' before I can start saying I might fight him, I might fight this guy."

O'Malley will look to avenge the lone loss of his career which came to Vera in August 2020. He hopes to mirror Israel Adesanya's revenge knockout against Alex Pereira at UFC 287, which also took place in Miami.

"I'm pretty sure Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira in the rematch, am I right?" O'Malley said. "Interesting."

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