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A little, a few, very little, very few
The expressions a little and a few mean some or enough.
The expressions (very) little and (very) few mean hardly any or not enough.
Remember that a few/a little have a positive idea. Few/little have a negative idea.
"I have got a little money" = I have got some money. It's enough for me to do what I want.
"I have got a few friends" = I have got some or enough friends. We meet every day.
I have got (very) little money = I have got hardly any. I haven't got enough. I'll borrow some from my friend.
I have got (very) few friends = I have got hardly any. I haven't got enough. I need to make new friends.
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Examples :
They have very little success.
She didn’t eat anything but she drank a little water.
Politicians make many promises, but very few of them are implemented.
I speak a little Hindi.
Last night I wrote a few letters.