a bit

adverb, determiner/ə bɪt/CEFR A2

একটু, কিছুটা

Meaning

A small amount, or slightly.

Example sentences

  • I am a bit tired.আমি একটু ক্লান্ত।
  • Add a bit of salt.একটু লবণ দাও।

A common mistake

The report was a bit excellent.→The report was excellent.

A bit softens something negative or neutral: a bit tired, a bit late. It cannot soften praise.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: a little, slightly

Antonyms: a lot

Similar words, and what each means

  • a little

    একটু, অল্প (ইতিবাচক)

    A small amount of something uncountable, but enough to matter.

  • slightly

    সামান্য, একটু

    To a small degree.

  • a little

    একটু, অল্প (ইতিবাচক)

    A small amount of something uncountable, but enough to matter.

Other English words for “একটু, কিছুটা”

  • bit

    A small piece or amount of something.

  • a little

    A small amount of something uncountable, but enough to matter.

  • slightly

    To a small degree.

  • rather

    To a fair degree; or shows a preference.

  • somewhat

    To a small degree, but not completely.

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