a bit

adverb
UK: /ə bɪt/
US: /ə bɪt/

  1. A small amount or degree.

    1. I'm a bit tired now, let's stop. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was a bit surprised to see him at the party, considering their past disagreement. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

somewhat moment a little
a bit noun

  1. A short period of time.

    1. Wait a bit, I'll be ready soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can you stay a bit longer so we can finish discussing these important issues? [ ] [ ]
a bit adverb

  1. Slightly or somewhat.

    1. It's a bit cold in here today. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's feeling a bit better after taking the medicine, but he still needs rest. [ ] [ ]
a bit idiom

  1. Used to soften a statement or request.

    1. Could you help me a bit? [ ] [ ]
    2. I was hoping you could help me out a bit with carrying these boxes upstairs. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "a bit" is /ə bɪt/ in British English and /ə bɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a bit": somewhat, moment, a little.

Example usage of "a bit": "I'm a bit tired now, let's stop.". More examples on the page.