26984 words

bits

27 definitions • 49 examples
1
a small piece or amount of something:

Examples:

little bit The glass smashed into little bits.
She tries to do a bit of exercise every day.
bits of There were bits of paper all over the floor.
I don't understand this bit.
2
a short distance or period of time:

Examples:

Can you move up a bit?
I'll wait a bit and see if she comes.
Could you move your chair a bit, please?
We'll stay here a bit and see what happens.
Why don't we rest a bit and eat our lunch?
3
for a short time:

Examples:

I'm just going out for a bit. See you later.
I just want to lie in front of the TV for a bit.
She stretched for a bit before she started to jog.
She decided that she would hold onto the shares for a bit.
We all got on the dance floor and jumped about for a bit.
4
a short time from now:

Examples:

I'll see you in a bit.
Do you want to get something to eat in a bit?
I'm going to stop work in a bit.
We just turned off the motorway, so we should arrive at your house in a bit.
Keep running – you can have a rest in a bit.
5
a small piece or amount of something:

Examples:

Would you like a bit of chocolate?
6
a slight but not serious amount or type of something:

Examples:

Maria's put on a bit of weight, hasn't she?
7

Examples:

a bit more Would you like a bit more cake?
The dress is a bit too big for me.
That was a bit silly, wasn't it?
I'm a bit nervous.
I was hoping there'd be some food - I'm a bit hungry.
We were a bit sad to leave her there.
I'm a bit cold - I'm going to put my jacket on.
It's a bit strange that she left without saying goodbye, isn't it?
a bit like It's a bit like a Swiss chalet.
8
very:

Examples:

Blimey, it's a bit cold!
And she didn't invite him? That was a bit mean!
This restaurant is a bit nice, isn't it?
It's a bit hot in here, isn't it?
9

Examples:

I saved up the money bit by bit.
10
not in any way:

Examples:

She wasn't a bit worried about the test.
11
a lot:

Examples:

They have quite a bit of money.
12
into small pieces:

Examples:

be blown to bits The car was blown to bits.
13
very much:

Examples:

I love my son to bits.
14
a piece of metal put in a horse's mouth to allow the person riding it to control its movements
15
a unit of information in a computer that must be either 0 or 1:

Examples:

a 32-bit computer (= a computer that processes 32 bits of information at a time)
16
a coin representing a small amount of money:

Examples:

a threepenny/sixpenny bit
17
an amount of money that is equal to 12 1/2 cents, usually used in the expression "two bits," or 25 cents
18
the part of a tool used for cutting or drilling (= making holes)
19
a short funny scene or a particular joke within a comedy (= funny) show or a comic film or play:

Examples:

He entertained the audience with a comedy bit in which he played a professor giving a lesson on hip-hop.
The stand-up comedian does a bit about looking like Harry Potter.
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21
a small piece or a small amount of something:

Examples:

little bits of paper
We need every bit of evidence we can find.
We showed a little bit on videotape.
Could you talk a bit (= for a short period) about your childhood experiences?
22
A bit or a little bit can mean slightly or to some degree:

Examples:

We found the dinner a little bit of a disappointment.
23
a piece of metal put in a horse’s mouth to allow the person riding it to control its movements
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25
the part of a tool used to cut or drill (= make holes)
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the smallest unit of information in a computer's memory:

Examples:

Can I run 32-bit programs on a 64-bit computer?

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