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a little bit

a little bit adverb: to a very small extent or degree.

Adverb

a little bit (not comparable)

  1. To a very small extent or degree.
    • He could read it only a little bit.
    • Those shoes are a little bit too tight.

Noun

a little bit (uncountable)

  1. A very small amount or time.
    • There's just a little bit left.
    • Even a little bit can make a difference.
    Synonyms:
    a wee bit

Synonyms of a little bit

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Questions about a little bit

What does a little bit mean?
A little bit means to a very small extent or degree.
What part of speech is a little bit?
A little bit can be an adverb or a noun.

Words near a little bit in the dictionary

  1. A list
  2. A lists
  3. a little
  4. a little bird told me
  5. a little birdie told me
  6. a little bit
  7. a little bit of bread and no cheese
  8. a little from column A and a little from column B
  9. a little from column A, a little from column B
  10. a little goes a long way
  11. a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

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