Bit (Noun)

Meaning¹

A small piece or quantity of something; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper"; "a bit of lint"; "I gave him a bit of my mind".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

She picked up a bit of string from the floor and tied her shoelace with it.
The recipe calls for a bit of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
He gave me a bit of advice on how to fix my broken bike.
The doctor removed a bit of tissue from the patient's knee to examine it further.
The artist added a bit of blue paint to the mixture to create a unique shade of green.

Meaning²

Piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The horse responded sluggishly to the bit, requiring a firm hand from the rider.
She carefully selected a new bit for her skittish pony, hoping it would help calm the nervous animal.
The rusty old bit was cleaned and polished to make it suitable for the young mare.
The trainer patiently worked with the yearling to acclimate it to wearing a bit.
The delicate filly required a softer bit to prevent discomfort and mouth sores.

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

Meaning³

The cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The carpenter rummaged through his toolbox to find the right bit for the job.
She inserted the bit into the drill press and tightened the chuck.
He needed a new bit to drill through the hard metal pipe.
The electrician selected a sharp bit to make a precise hole in the drywall.
The old bit was worn out and needed to be replaced with a new one.

Hyponyms

Meaning⁴

An indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit".

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

I'll be with you in just a bit, I need to finish this task first.
Can you wait just a bit, I'm almost done with my presentation.
I'll have the report ready in a bit, just give me a few more minutes.
The bus will be here in a bit, let's just wait over by the stop.
I'll meet you at the restaurant in a bit, I'm running a bit behind schedule.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Time

Hyponyms

Meaning⁵

An instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

The teacher praised the student for that bit of cleverness in solving the math problem.
It was just a bit of a shock when she walked into the surprise party.
The detective had a bit of trouble tracking down the last clue.
She was only looking for a bit of fun, but ended up finding love.
He was just a bit of a legend in the small town where he grew up.

Synonyms

Piece

Hypernyms

Example
Case

Meaning⁶

A unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are 8 bits in a byte".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

The computer's processor could handle 64 bits of data at a time, making it much faster than its 32-bit predecessor.
A byte is a group of 8 bits that can represent a single character or number in a computer's memory.
The encryption algorithm used 256-bit keys to ensure that the data was secure and could not be easily decrypted.
The old computer's 16-bit operating system was no longer supported by the manufacturer, forcing the user to upgrade.
In computing, a bit is the basic unit of information and has a value of either 0 or 1.

Hypernyms

Unit

Hyponyms

Meaning⁷

A small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

A small bit of glass broke off and landed on the floor.
She swallowed a bit of air while drinking her soda.
The explorer chipped off a bit of the ancient statue for further study.
A bit of bone was stuck in the chicken's neck.
A bit of metal shard pierced through the tire's sidewall.

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Meaning⁸

A short performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

The comedian's newest bit about parenting was met with thunderous applause.
Her bit about relationships was sharp and relatable, leaving the audience in stitches.
The late-night talk show host introduced a new bit about technology gone wrong.
The magician's flashy bit with the disappearing object was a highlight of the show.
The actor's bit as a comedy relief character added much-needed humor to the movie.

Meaning⁹

The part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The bit of the key was worn down, making it difficult to unlock the door.
She carefully inserted the bit of the key into the lock and turned it slowly.
The locksmith examined the bit of the key to determine why it wasn't working properly.
The bit of the key was too small for the lock, so it wouldn't turn.
He filed down the bit of the key to make it fit into the rusty lock.