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

The soup needs a bit more salt.
Progress Increment
'Bit by bit' suggests gradual progression, useful for describing slow processes.

She's learning the language bit by bit.
Informal Measurement
Refers to an indefinite small amount, commonly used in casual conversation.

Can you move a bit to the left?
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