Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a bit

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.37 in modern English

Syllables: a bit
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

To a small extent; in a small amount.

Informal

adv

Slightly; rather.

Informal

adv

Very.

British usage

adv

British usage

pron

A small amount.

pron

A large amount.

British usage

Example Sentences

"Could you move that up a bit?"
"Isn't that hat a bit small for him?"
"That hat seems a bit small for him."
"It rained a bit last night."
"Q: Care for some cake? A: Argh, you've twisted my arm — I'll have just a bit, thank you."
"Q: How much trouble did you stir up last night? A: Just a bit."

Usage

Informal
British usage

Phrases

a bit much above a bit devil a bit do a bit of stiff

Synonyms

somewhat a bit a little a little bit a mite a smidgen a smidgeon a tad a touch a trifle barely closely

Antonyms

a lot above a bit absolutely sorely widely horribly horrendously bone abundantly all too all but good

Questions

What does a bit mean?: To a small extent; in a small amount.

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