a bit

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ə'bɪt/

Expression

Expression a bit

1. A bit is a small amount of something.

   I like to put a bit of sugar in my coffee.

2. A bit can be used to mean not much or slightly.

   That hat is a bit small for him.

   Could you move that up a bit?

Synonyms

• a little
• some
• slightly

Related words

• a
• bit

See also

• a little
• a lot

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