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Bit

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Quantifying Smallness

Use 'a bit' before adjectives to indicate a small amount or slight degree.

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The soup needs a bit more salt.
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Progress Increment

'Bit by bit' suggests gradual progression, useful for describing slow processes.

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She's learning the language bit by bit.
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Informal Measurement

Refers to an indefinite small amount, commonly used in casual conversation.

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Can you move a bit to the left?
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