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Definition bit in British English
bit
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/bɪt/
1.2
a part of something
Example
The best bit in the film is the scene in the restaurant.
1.3
a particular aspect of something
Example
In general, I like my job, but I don't enjoy the management bit.
2
the most basic unit of information that can be stored in a computer
Synonyms and related words
Related Words
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a bit of a geezer (phrase)
a blind bit of (phrase)
be a bit off (phrase)
be carrying (phrase)
be champing at the bit (phrase)
bit (noun)
bit (adverb, pronoun)
bit ()
bit by bit (phrase)
bit part (noun)
bit rot (noun)
bite (verb)
bite at (phrasal verb)
bite back (phrasal verb)
bite into (phrasal verb)
bite off (phrasal verb)
brace (noun)
do your bit (phrase)
the bit between your teeth (phrase)
(in) the least (phrase)
(just) that little bit etc (phrase)
quantum bit (noun)
quite (phrase)
the hair of the dog (that bit you) (phrase)
the whole...bit/thing (phrase)
threepenny bit (noun)
two-bit (adjective)