a bit

1. A small amount of anything; also, a short period of time. For example, Here's a bit of wrapping paper , or It'll be ready in a bit , or Just wait a bit . [c. 1600]

2. Somewhat or rather, as in It stings a bit , or Will you have a bit more to eat? [Second half of 1600s] Also see bit by bit ; not a bit .

Example Sentences

“We get a bit of everything,” says Mr Jones.

From BBC

Villa's form is desperate and they are a bit like Manchester City in that they need a result to go for them to turn the tide.

From BBC

Jie Zhang, a marketing professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, told The Associated Press he expects shoppers to “indulge themselves a bit more” this year with self-care gifts.

From Salon

Nevertheless his appointment came as a bit of a surprise in Westminster, where there was a feeling that Sir Chris's time had been and gone.

From BBC

Early on he was apparently considered a bit of a showboating lawyer but generally a nice guy.

From Salon

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