CEFR A1 · Phrases and higher-level words

a bit

/ə bɪt/ Headword: bit 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

Synonyms & Antonyms

'A bit' means a small amount or a little. It is used to make statements or questions softer or less direct.

Synonyms

a little somewhat slightly rather

Antonyms

a lot very much extremely

Translations

a bit in your language

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عربي

'a bit' تعني كمية صغيرة أو قليلاً.

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اردو

'a bit' کا مطلب ہے تھوڑی مقدار یا تھوڑا سا۔

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हिंदी

'a bit' का अर्थ है थोड़ी मात्रा या थोड़ा सा।

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中文

'a bit' 意思是少量或一点点。

Easy Explanation

It means 'a little'. You use it to say something is small. Or to make what you say sound less strong.

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Memory TipThink of 'a bit' as a small piece of something.

Contextual Examples

I'm feeling a bit (a little) tired after work today.

Could you move your chair a bit (slightly) to the left?

The soup is a bit (somewhat) too salty for my taste.

Pronunciation & Context