bit by bit

phrase

Synonyms of bit by bit next

next

: by degrees : little by little

getting better bit by bit

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bit by bit was in 1607

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“Bit by bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bit%20by%20bit. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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