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1.
A small amount of anything; also, a short period of time. For example, Here's a bit of wrapping paper, or It'll be ready in a bit, or Just wait a bit. [c. 1600]
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Somewhat or rather, as in It stings a bit, or Will you have a bit more to eat?
[Second half of 1600s] Also see
bit by bit; not a bit.
The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
to a small degree; somewhat
Synonyms: a little, a trifle
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 | Idioms. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Read more |
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| WordNet. WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Read more |
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