a bit

a bit (not comparable)

1. (informal) To a small extent; in a small amount.

   Could you move that up a bit?

2. (informal) Slightly; rather.

   Isn't that hat a bit small for him?

3. (UK, meiosis) Very.
4. (UK, meiosis) A lot.

   It rained a bit last night.

• a little
• a little bit
• a mite
• a smidgen
• a tad
• a touch
• a trifle

• a lot

• bait, tabi, IBAT, -bait, bati