bit

noun
UK: /bɪt/
US: /bɪt/

  1. A small piece or amount of something.

    1. I ate a bit of cake after dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you move a bit to the left so I can see the stage better please? [ ] [ ]

  2. A short period of time.

    1. Wait a bit while I find my keys. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm going to rest for a bit before we head out to the store for groceries. [ ] [ ]

  3. A unit of information in computing, representing either 0 or 1.

    1. A byte is made up of eight bits. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern computers process billions of bits of data every second, quickly and efficiently. [ ] [ ]

  4. The part of a tool used for drilling or boring.

    1. He changed the drill bit to a larger size. [ ] [ ]
    2. Make sure you select the correct bit for the type of screw you plan to insert. [ ] [ ]

  5. The metal piece in a horse's mouth, used to control it.

    1. The rider tightened the horse's bit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The skilled horse trainer carefully adjusted the bit to ensure effective communication. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fragment morsel piece moment instant particle portion fraction
bit verb

  1. To bite or cut into something.

    1. The dog tried to bit me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cold wind seemed to bit right through my jacket as the winter was coming. [ ] [ ]
bit adverb

  1. In idioms like 'a bit', meaning somewhat or slightly.

    1. I'm a bit tired today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was a bit nervous about giving her presentation at the company meeting. [ ] [ ]
bit transitive-verb

  1. To control a horse with a bit.

    1. The cowboy knows how to bit a horse. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experienced riders can bit their horses gently, guiding them with subtle cues. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bit" in English means: A small piece or amount of something., A short period of time., A unit of information in computing, representing either 0 or 1., The part of a tool used for drilling or boring., The metal piece in a horse's mouth, used to control it..

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

Synonyms for "bit": fragment, morsel, piece, moment, instant, particle, portion, fraction.

Example usage of "bit": "I ate a bit of cake after dinner.". More examples on the page.