a bit

adverb

: to some extent : a little, somewhat
The play was a bit dull.
It bothered me a bit.
see also bit entry 3, a bit much

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of a bit was in 1804

Cite this Entry

“A bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20bit. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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