a bit

See also: abit

English

Adverb

a bit (not comparable)

1. (informal) To a small extent; in a small amount.

   Could you move that up a bit?

2. (informal) Slightly; rather.

   Isn't that hat a bit small for him?

3. (UK, meiosis) Very.
4. (UK, meiosis) A lot.

   It rained a bit last night.

Synonyms

• a little
• a little bit
• a mite
• a smidgen
• a tad
• a trifle

Antonyms

• a lot

Derived terms

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

 

Translations

a little — see a little

Anagrams

• IBAT, bait, bati, tabi