Synonyms for

Bit

Verb / bɪt / Another word for bit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small piece or amount of something

Synonyms & similar words

bite prick sting turn flake second fleck act mo minute morsel routine snatch seizewithteeth burn number moment piece scrap chip spot piece fragment portion part chunk slice bite morsel scrap shred crumb bit atom speck grain particle smidgen pinch whit drop

Synonyms by register

Formal

fragment portion component element

Informal

smidgen dab speck wee bit tad

Literary

mote crumb scrap

Antonyms

whole entirety all much large amount great deal

Common collocations

  • a bit of
  • just a bit
  • a little bit
  • every bit of
  • not a bit
  • bits and pieces
  • in bits

Word family

noun bit
verb bite
adjective bitty
adverb bitterly

Usage note

As a noun, 'bit' often refers to a small amount or piece. In computing, it's a binary digit. The verb 'to bite' is related but distinct.

Example sentences

  1. I took a bit of my sandwich and gave the rest to my friend.
  2. He bit into the chocolate and tasted the sweetness.
  3. She found a bit of paper on the floor and picked it up.

Quotes

  • A dog will always be happier with a bit of dirt under its paws.
  • All the world is a bit mad.
  • A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.

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