abit (notcomparable)

1. (informal) To a smallextent; in a smallamount.

   Antonyms:a lot;see alsoThesaurus:quantity,Thesaurus:very

   Could you move that upa bit?

2. (informal)Slightly;rather.

   Antonyms:a lot;see alsoThesaurus:quantity,Thesaurus:very

   Isn't that hata bit small for him?

3. (especially UK, meiosis)Very.

   Synonyms:a lot;see alsoThesaurus:quantity,Thesaurus:very

   That hat seemsa bit small for him.

4. (especially UK, meiosis)A lot.

   Synonyms:a lot;see alsoThesaurus:quantity,Thesaurus:very

   It raineda bit last night.

• (all senses, meiotic or not):a little,a little bit,a mite,a smidgen,a tad,a touch,a trifle

abit

1. A smallamount.

   Antonyms:a lot;see alsoThesaurus:quantity

   Q: Care for some cake? A: Argh, you've twisted my arm — I'll have justa bit, thank you.

2. (especially UK, meiosis) A largeamount.

   Synonyms:a lot;see alsoThesaurus:quantity,Thesaurus:very

   Q: How much trouble did you stir up last night? A: Justa bit.

• bait,tabi,IBAT,-bait,bati

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