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we only had little snow vs we only had a little snow

The correct phrase is 'we only had a little snow'. The phrase 'a little' is used to indicate a small amount of something, while 'little' on its own has a negative connotation, implying scarcity or insufficiency.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 2278 views

we only had little snow

This phrase is not correct in English. It should be 'we only had a little snow'.

The correct phrase uses 'a little' to indicate a small amount of snow.
  • We only had until Christmas Day.
  • Sorry we only had six bottles of disinfectant.
  • Previously we only had airbags and electronically controlled systems.
  • We only had time to hook up one.
  • We only had to cut out a couple of grafs.
  • M'Lee? In the end we only had each other.
  • We only had one birthday party for you in the hospital.
  • We only had the preliminary findings of one criminalist.
  • We only had five Diviners in our possession.
  • We only had one auxiliary pump left to get water into the core.
  • We only had a small meeting with the interparliamentary union.
  • If we only had some shears, we could cut it off.
  • Unfortunately, we only had the means to build the spaceship for one.
  • We only had to show up, drinking and partying.
  • But we only had time for a quick search.
  • His mother had full custody and we only had the weekends.
  • There were deserted apartments everywhere, which we only had to enter.
  • We only had your telegram today.
  • We only had seven days to make it.
  • We only had to be there.

Alternatives:

  • we only had a little snowfall
  • we only had a small amount of snow
  • we only had a bit of snow
  • we only had some snow
  • we only had a trace of snow

we only had a little snow

This phrase is correct in English and commonly used to indicate a small amount of snow.

Use 'a little' to indicate a small amount of something, in this case, snow.
  • You know, if we only had a little more on Rainbow we might get him to sing a very pretty song.
  • Our family knew she only had a little time left.
  • And she only had a little picture of Dad.
  • I could've straightened him out if I'd only had a little more time.
  • I've only had a little setback, because I... next week.
  • If I only had a little more time. Galen.
  • And if he only had a little time left to live, the last thing he wanted to be was a lawyer.
  • Seems she had a little home invasion.
  • Seems they had a little inmate uprising.
  • Our smoker broker had a little anxiety attack.
  • We had a little thing up front.
  • We had a little blip senior year...
  • I had a little headlight incident.
  • I think it's worth fighting a little snow.
  • Jayson Walt thought he was providing a little snow for Christmas.
  • It's a little snow person.
  • This place, Santa could scrounge up a little snow.
  • Just had a little... had a little meltdown earlier.
  • You'd think with the 10 bucks it costs to get into this place, santa could scrounge up a little snow.
  • But a little snow won't keep the dogs from finding it.

Alternatives:

  • we only had a small amount of snow
  • we only had a bit of snow
  • we only had some snow
  • we only had a trace of snow
  • we only had a dusting of snow

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