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Bit
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Simple meaning
What does Bit mean?
Bit means a small piece or amount.
Dictionary definition
A small piece or amount of something; bit is also the past tense of bite.
Example sentences
Bit in a sentence
easy
I ate a bit of the cookie.
medium
She waited a bit before answering the question.
hard
The puppy bit the toy, but it did not break.
Synonyms
Words like Bit
Antonyms
Opposite words
wholeUse for all of something, not just a bit.
lotUse for a large amount instead of a small bit.
Word family
Bit word family
Base word
bit
noun
bits
More than one small piece.
verb
bite
To cut or hold with teeth.
verb
bitten
Past participle of bite.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does bit mean?
Bit often means a small piece or amount of something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bit?
A bit can mean a small piece.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of bit?
Whole means all of something, while bit means only a small part.
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