What is the difference between 'little' and 'a little'?

- 'Little' and 'a little' are used with uncountable nouns.
- 'Little' means 'almost none'. For example: There is little food in the kitchen.
- 'A little' means 'some'. For example: There is a little sugar in the jar.
- 'Little' is a negative idea, 'a little' is a positive idea.