a bit (not comparable)

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

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

   Could you move that up a bit?

2. (informal) Slightly; rather.

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

   Isn't that hat a bit small for him?

3. (especially UK, meiosis) Very.

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

   That hat seems a bit small for him.

4. (especially UK, meiosis) A lot.

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

   It rained a bit last night.

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

a bit

1. A small amount.

   Antonyms: a lot; see also Thesaurus:quantity

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

2. (especially UK, meiosis) A large amount.

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

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

• bait, tabi, IBAT, -bait, bati