What is the meaning of the word "a bit"?
"A bit" modifies the following noun to convey a small or slight amount or degree, adding nuance to statements by indicating that the action or quality is not extreme.
Definitions:
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A short period of time.
ADJECTIVE
- I'll be ready in a bit.
- I'll be ready in a bit.
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A small piece, part, or quantity of something. ADJECTIVE
- Here's a bit of wrapping paper.
- Here's a bit of wrapping paper.
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to a small degree adverb
- They ran a bit to get rid of some nervous energy.
- They ran a bit to get rid of some nervous energy.
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To some extent. ADVERB
- It bothered me a bit.
- The play was a bit dull.
- It bothered me a bit.