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a bit

adverb

  1. by a small amount, to a small extent
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Wiktionary

adv

  1. To a small extent; in a small amount.

    Could you move that up a bit?

  2. Slightly; rather.

    Isn't that hat a bit small for him?

  3. Very.

    That hat seems a bit small for him.

  4. A lot.

    It rained a bit last night.

pron

  1. A small amount.

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

  2. A large amount.

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