a bit of something
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Meaning · English
a small amount or part of something
Literally: a small piece
Register: neutral
Examples
I'd like a bit of cake
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); 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 of something” mean?
a small amount or part of something Literally: a small piece
Is “a bit of something” formal or informal?
a bit of something is generally neutral.