What is the meaning of the word "a bit"?

Definitions:

  1. A short period of time. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • I'll be ready in a bit. copy to clipboard
  2. A small piece, part, or quantity of something. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • Here's a bit of wrapping paper. copy to clipboard
  3. to a small degree copy to clipboard adverb
    • They ran a bit to get rid of some nervous energy. copy to clipboard
  4. To some extent. copy to clipboard ADVERB
    • It bothered me a bit. copy to clipboard
    • The play was a bit dull. copy to clipboard

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