Bit by bit

adverb

Slowly and gradually, in small amounts over time.

He learned the language bit by bit.
Visual representation of "bit by bit" - Slowly and gradually, in small amounts over time.

Often appears as...

  • learn bit by bit
  • progress bit by bit
adverb

While breaking something into smaller parts.

He took apart the engine bit by bit.
Visual representation of "bit by bit" - While breaking something into smaller parts.

Often appears as...

  • take apart bit by bit
  • break down bit by bit
adverb

Slowly and gradually, in small amounts over time.

He learned the language bit by bit.
Visual representation of "bit by bit" - Slowly and gradually, in small amounts over time.

Often appears as...

  • learn bit by bit
  • progress bit by bit
adverb

While breaking something into smaller parts.

He took apart the engine bit by bit.
Visual representation of "bit by bit" - While breaking something into smaller parts.

Often appears as...

  • take apart bit by bit
  • break down bit by bit
Definition 1 of 2
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Persistence Emphasis

Use 'bit by bit' to stress that continuous effort leads to success.

Illustration for Persistence Emphasis
She mastered the piano bit by bit.
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Time Progression

'Bit by bit' implies that something takes considerable time to complete.

Illustration for Time Progression
The city was rebuilt bit by bit after the earthquake.
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Overcoming Difficulty

Use it when describing a challenging task that's completed in stages.

Illustration for Overcoming Difficulty
He overcame his fear of public speaking bit by bit.
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Persistence Emphasis

Use 'bit by bit' to stress that continuous effort leads to success.

Illustration for Persistence Emphasis
She mastered the piano bit by bit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Time Progression

'Bit by bit' implies that something takes considerable time to complete.

Illustration for Time Progression
The city was rebuilt bit by bit after the earthquake.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Overcoming Difficulty

Use it when describing a challenging task that's completed in stages.

Illustration for Overcoming Difficulty
He overcame his fear of public speaking bit by bit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Persistence Emphasis

Use 'bit by bit' to stress that continuous effort leads to success.

Illustration for Persistence Emphasis
She mastered the piano bit by bit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Time Progression

'Bit by bit' implies that something takes considerable time to complete.

Illustration for Time Progression
The city was rebuilt bit by bit after the earthquake.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Overcoming Difficulty

Use it when describing a challenging task that's completed in stages.

Illustration for Overcoming Difficulty
He overcame his fear of public speaking bit by bit.
Visual representation of the word "Bit by bit"

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