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a bit

adv

Definitions

  1. To a small extent

    To a small extent; in a small amount.

    • Could you move that up a bit?

  2. Slightly

    Slightly; rather.

    • Isn't that hat a bit small for him?

  3. Very.

    • That hat seems a bit small for him.
  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. A lot.

      • It rained a bit last night.

    2. A small amount.

      • Q: Care for some cake? A: Argh, you've twisted my arm — I'll have just a bit, thank you.

    3. A large amount.

      • Q: How much trouble did you stir up last night? A: Just a bit.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for a bit. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA