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bit



[ ˈbit]



bit   
noun
[ˈbit]
bit   
verb
bitted; bitting

Definition of bit (Entry 2 of 4)

transitive verb

1a : to put part of a bridle in the mouth of (a horse) : to put a bit (see bit entry 1 sense 2a) in the mouth of (a horse)
b : to control as if with a bit
2 : to form a bit (see bit entry 1 sense 4) on (a key)



First Known Use of bit

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (3)

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1



History and Etymology for bit

Noun (1)

Middle English bite, bit "bite of an animal, cutting edge, point, mouthpiece of a bridle," going back to Old English bite "bite of an animal, cut from a weapon," going back to Germanic *biti- (whence Old Saxon biti "bite, sting," Old High German biz (gebiz "mouthpiece of a bridle"), Old Norse bit), noun derivative from *bītan- "to bite" — more at bite entry 1

Verb

derivative of bit entry 1

Noun (2)

Middle English bite, bit "mouthful of food, morsel," going back to Old English bita, bite, going back to Germanic *bitan- (whence Middle Dutch bete "morsel," Old High German bizzo, Old Norse biti), noun derivative from *bītan- "to bite" — more at bite entry 1

Noun (3)

binary digit



Dictionary Entries near bit

bi-swing

bisyllabic

bisynchronous

bit

bitable

bitanhol

bitartrate



Phrases Related to bit

a bit of a/an

a bit of all right

a bit of crumpet

a bit strong

a little bit

a wee bit

bit player



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Synonyms & Antonyms of bit

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a very small piece
  • she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate

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2 a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
  • bits of cookie scattered on the table

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3 a very small amount
  • I'll have only a bit of food right now

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4 an indefinite but usually short period of time
  • this will only take a bit

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5 a performance regularly presented by an individual or group
  • known for a comedic bit in which she portrayed a very nervous student driver

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6 something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
  • wielding silver trays, the servers offered partygoers a variety of exotic-looking bits

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bit

verb
past tense of bite, slang

Synonyms & Antonyms of bit (Entry 2 of 2)

to be objectionable or unsatisfactory
  • man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend

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More Definitions forbit

bit

noun
\ ˈbit \

Kids Definition of bit

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a small piece or quantity
//a bit of food
2 : a short time
//Rest a bit.
a bit
: somewhat entry 1
//a bit of a fool
bit by bit
: by small steps or amounts : gradually
//Bit by bit, the truth came out.

bit

noun

Kids Definition of bit (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : a part of a bridle that is put in the horse's mouth
2 : the cutting or boring edge or part of a tool

bit

noun

Kids Definition of bit (Entry 3 of 3)

: a unit of computer information that represents the selection of one of two possible choices (as on or off)