Little vs A little

Both Both little and a little refer to small quantities and both are used with uncountable nouns. Little When little is used with no article, it s usually negative. Used like this, little means something like not enough. There s little money left we can t buy anything. There s little time left we need to start now. I have little patience for this, so please tell me quickly. A little When a little is used, it s often positive. It means at least we ve got some We ve got a little money let s spend it on a party We ve got a little time let s have some tea. There s a little cake left. Have some more