bit (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /bɪt/
Definition
A small piece or part of something.
Examples
Can I have a bit of your cake?
He felt a bit tired after the long walk.
She was a little bit surprised by the news.
How to Use bit
- a bit (collocation)
- A small amount or degree. — "I'm a bit tired."
- a little bit (collocation)
- A very small amount or degree. — "Can you speak a little bit louder?"
- every bit (collocation)
- Exactly the same amount or degree. — "He's every bit as brave as his father."
- not one bit (collocation)
- Not at all. — "I'm not one bit sorry for what happened."
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