Pronunciation

/bɪt/

Definitions

Noun

1. A small piece or portion, often used informally. For example: “She ate just a bit of cake.”
2. A small amount or degree. For example: “I’ll take a bit of your time.”
3. A computer’s smallest addressable unit of memory or data. For example: “The program uses a lot of bits to store data.”

Verb

1. To eat or consume a small amount. For example: “He bit into the apple.”
2. To take a small portion or part of something. For example: “She bit off more than she could chew.”
3. To engage in a brief conversation or exchange. For example: “We bit our tongues when we saw the argument.”

Adjective

1. Small in size or quantity. For example: “A tiny bit of sugar.”
2. Slightly; marginally. For example: “She’s a bit taller than her sister.”

Adverb

1. In a slight or moderate manner. For example: “He bit his lip a bit when he was nervous.”

Phrases

• “Take a bite out of” means to make a small, quick action or start on something.
• “A mouthful of” describes a small amount of food or substance.
• “A bit of a problem” implies a minor issue.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She saved a bit of money each month for her vacation.”
• Verb: “He took a bit out of the pie to check if it was cooked enough.”
• Adjective: “She was wearing a bit too much makeup for the occasion.”
• Adverb: “He bit his tongue a bit when he realized his mistake.”

Synonyms

• Small portion
• Dash
• Snack
• Crumb
• Taster
• Taste
• Chunk (informal)