Bit
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Quantifying Smallness
Use 'a bit' before adjectives to indicate a small amount or slight degree. The soup needs a bit more salt.
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Progress Increment
'Bit by bit' suggests gradual progression, useful for describing slow processes. She's learning the language bit by bit.
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Informal Measurement
Refers to an indefinite small amount, commonly used in casual conversation. Can you move a bit to the left?