a bit
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Meaning · English
somewhat or to a small extent
Literally: a small amount
Register: neutral
Examples
I'm a bit tired
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a bit” mean?
somewhat or to a small extent Literally: a small amount
Is “a bit” formal or informal?
a bit is generally neutral.