1
as in speck
a very small piece
she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate
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2
as in piece
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
bits of cookie scattered on the table
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3
as in little
a very small amount
I'll have only a bit of food right now
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4
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
this will only take a bit
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as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality
the fall winds had a real bite
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2
as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
had only a bite to eat before rushing off
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as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
weather with a bite that suggested winter was right around the corner
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informal + sometimes impolite
as in to erode
to consume or wear away gradually
the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on
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as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
she tends to bite on her pencils when she thinks hard
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Recent Examples of bit
Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
This is not the least bit relevant, however.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Keep a batch in the refrigerator for after-school bites, post-workout fuel or an afternoon pick-me-up with coffee, or stash them in the freezer for longer storage.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The network at that time started overtly appealing to more liberal and progressive viewers with such hosts as Keith Olbermann, who became quickly known for his sarcastic, biting commentary on politics and Fox News and its conservative media personalities, especially O’Reilly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Nate Atkins, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Before he was stabbed to death, Valdez allegedly bit the relative who killed him, causing an inches-long gash on the victim’s hand, then attacked the man’s wife who was also in her early 60s, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Kevin Hart said he's been bitten by the golf bug.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
There was a little bit of everything.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
This is not the least bit relevant, however.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
The vinegar, which is used instead of lemon juice, helps create a creamy filling and the sautéed apples add a warmth that makes for a satisfying bite.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Keep a batch in the refrigerator for after-school bites, post-workout fuel or an afternoon pick-me-up with coffee, or stash them in the freezer for longer storage.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Momsen was bitten the last time her band, The Pretty Reckless, opened for AC/DC on tour.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The network at that time started overtly appealing to more liberal and progressive viewers with such hosts as Keith Olbermann, who became quickly known for his sarcastic, biting commentary on politics and Fox News and its conservative media personalities, especially O’Reilly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Then, the lawsuit claims, Nacua turned his attention to Atiabi and allegedly bit her on the left shoulder with enough force to leave behind teeth marks.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Before he was stabbed to death, Valdez allegedly bit the relative who killed him, causing an inches-long gash on the victim’s hand, then attacked the man’s wife who was also in her early 60s, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing such as long pants and sleeves and checking for ticks after being outside in tick-prone areas can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Kevin Hart said he's been bitten by the golf bug.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bit. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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