Bit
noun
A small piece or amount of something.
He ate a big pie and then had a bit more
Often appears as...
- a bit of
- a little bit
noun
A tool for drilling, fitted to a drilling machine.
He attached the bit to the drill and began working
Often appears as...
- drill bit
- bit size
noun
The part of a bridle that goes into a horse's mouth.
The horse was fitted with a new bit
Often appears as...
- bridle bit
- bit fit
noun
Short for 'binary digit', the smallest unit of data in computing.
The computer uses 32-bit data system
Often appears as...
- 32-bit
- 64-bit
adverb
To a small degree; somewhat.
I'm a bit tired after that workout
Often appears as...
- a bit more
- a bit less
noun
A small piece or amount of something.
He ate a big pie and then had a bit more
Often appears as...
- a bit of
- a little bit
noun
A tool for drilling, fitted to a drilling machine.
He attached the bit to the drill and began working
Often appears as...
- drill bit
- bit size
noun
The part of a bridle that goes into a horse's mouth.
The horse was fitted with a new bit
Often appears as...
- bridle bit
- bit fit
noun
Short for 'binary digit', the smallest unit of data in computing.
The computer uses 32-bit data system
Often appears as...
- 32-bit
- 64-bit
adverb
To a small degree; somewhat.
I'm a bit tired after that workout
Often appears as...
- a bit more
- a bit less
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Quantifying Smallness
Use 'a bit' before adjectives to indicate a small amount or slight degree.
The soup needs a bit more salt.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Increment
'Bit by bit' suggests gradual progression, useful for describing slow processes.
She's learning the language bit by bit.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Measurement
Refers to an indefinite small amount, commonly used in casual conversation.
Can you move a bit to the left?
Pro Tip 1/3Quantifying Smallness
Use 'a bit' before adjectives to indicate a small amount or slight degree.
The soup needs a bit more salt.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Increment
'Bit by bit' suggests gradual progression, useful for describing slow processes.
She's learning the language bit by bit.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Measurement
Refers to an indefinite small amount, commonly used in casual conversation.
Can you move a bit to the left?
Pro Tip 1/3Quantifying Smallness
Use 'a bit' before adjectives to indicate a small amount or slight degree.
The soup needs a bit more salt.
Pro Tip 2/3Progress Increment
'Bit by bit' suggests gradual progression, useful for describing slow processes.
She's learning the language bit by bit.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Measurement
Refers to an indefinite small amount, commonly used in casual conversation.
Can you move a bit to the left?
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How to control someone...
Greg All right, Sam, I'm going to record from your brain. Have you had this before? I need you to stick out your arm for science, roll up your sleeve a bit, So what I'm going to do, I'm putting electrodes on your arm, and you're probably wondering, I just said I'm going to record from your brain, what am I doing with your arm?
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, we try and spend a little bit of time with them every day. It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one, we've been building a bond with them. And the fact that they just get used to hearing my voice and the sensation of being touched and picked up and stuff is really good.
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Debunking the myths of...
which tend to be time consuming and interfere with work, school or social life to the point of causing significant distress. This set of diagnostic criteria is what separates people suffering from OCD from those who may just be a bit more meticulous or hygiene obsessed than usual.
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back. He's getting down low.
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How sugar affects the...
it's also added to tomato sauce, yogurt, dried fruit, flavored waters, or granola bars. Since sugar is everywhere, it's important to understand how it affects the brain. What happens when sugar hits your tongue? And does eating a little bit of sugar make you crave more?
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Your body language may...
Sometimes we spread out. I see you. So I want you to pay attention to what you're doing right now. We're going to come back to that in a few minutes, and I'm hoping that if you learn to tweak this a little bit, it could significantly change the way your life unfolds.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
I've ever seen in my life and I've spent my entire life underwater. and I've seen plenty of tiger sharks. This was like a truck. This was a huge tiger shark and it was coming right for me. That's when I did have a little bit of a panic.
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The psychological weight...
executive and managing my diabetes was not going to be an option so i enlisted the help of the people at canyon ranch in the medical department there who i knew were a little bit more ambitious and here's what we learned on a lesson
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Largest Lizard on Earth...
To get the dragons to bite, we're going to need a little bit of encouragement in the form of some honking meat. We have a bite test gauge with stinking rotten meat on it.
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Mutant Bikes PIPE Mad...
so what we need is a little bit of a boost I'm bushed
Video examples
How to control someone...
Greg All right, Sam, I'm going to record from your brain. Have you had this before? I need you to stick out your arm for science, roll up your sleeve a bit, So what I'm going to do, I'm putting electrodes on your arm, and you're probably wondering, I just said I'm going to record from your brain, what am I doing with your arm?
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
So, we try and spend a little bit of time with them every day. It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one, we've been building a bond with them. And the fact that they just get used to hearing my voice and the sensation of being touched and picked up and stuff is really good.
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
which tend to be time consuming and interfere with work, school or social life to the point of causing significant distress. This set of diagnostic criteria is what separates people suffering from OCD from those who may just be a bit more meticulous or hygiene obsessed than usual.
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact that he's putting his ears slightly back. He's getting down low.
Video examples
How sugar affects the...
it's also added to tomato sauce, yogurt, dried fruit, flavored waters, or granola bars. Since sugar is everywhere, it's important to understand how it affects the brain. What happens when sugar hits your tongue? And does eating a little bit of sugar make you crave more?
Video examples
Your body language may...
Sometimes we spread out. I see you. So I want you to pay attention to what you're doing right now. We're going to come back to that in a few minutes, and I'm hoping that if you learn to tweak this a little bit, it could significantly change the way your life unfolds.
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
I've ever seen in my life and I've spent my entire life underwater. and I've seen plenty of tiger sharks. This was like a truck. This was a huge tiger shark and it was coming right for me. That's when I did have a little bit of a panic.
Video examples
The psychological weight...
executive and managing my diabetes was not going to be an option so i enlisted the help of the people at canyon ranch in the medical department there who i knew were a little bit more ambitious and here's what we learned on a lesson
Video examples
Largest Lizard on Earth...
To get the dragons to bite, we're going to need a little bit of encouragement in the form of some honking meat. We have a bite test gauge with stinking rotten meat on it.
Video examples
Mutant Bikes PIPE Mad...
so what we need is a little bit of a boost I'm bushed
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Future
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I take a little bit from everybody and add that to my life to make me, me. I wanna be nobody else but Future. When you look at me, I want you to say, 'Future.' The way I talk, the way I dress, there's nobody in the world but me.
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Erma Bombeck
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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
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I have a little bit of that gamer spirit in me. I just don't have the time to be a gamer. But in another life, I would be one.
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I've lost a little bit of my fire... I don't want to say I've lost my passion.
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There's a bit of truth in everything I do, you know.
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Sometimes a little bit of experience helps.
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I've found a bit of peace in myself.
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Future
American Musician
I take a little bit from everybody and add that to my life to make me, me. I wanna be nobody else but Future. When you look at me, I want you to say, 'Future.' The way I talk, the way I dress, there's nobody in the world but me.
Quote examples
Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Your life isn't about doing one perfect 'thing' and then falling down dead. It's more like going to church or writing a book. You do it over and over, always trying to be a little bit better. Then you die.
Quote examples
Eddie Murphy
American Comedian
There's a bunch of places in the world I haven't been to, 'cause I can only be on a plane for a little bit. I'm like, 'How long is it to get there? Two days on a plane? What? No.
Quote examples
Erma Bombeck
American Journalist
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
Quote examples
J. Cole
American Musician
I have a little bit of that gamer spirit in me. I just don't have the time to be a gamer. But in another life, I would be one.
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Roger Clemens
American Athlete
I've lost a little bit of my fire... I don't want to say I've lost my passion.
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Hope Solo
American Athlete
L.A. is a bit strange. It doesn't seem like the real world.
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Paul Hogan
Australian Actor
There's a bit of truth in everything I do, you know.
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George Blanda
American Football Player
Sometimes a little bit of experience helps.
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Goldie
British Musician
I've found a bit of peace in myself.
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