a little bit

English

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Adverb

a little bit (not comparable)

1. To a very small extent or degree.

   He could read it only a little bit.

   Those shoes are a little bit too tight.

Noun

a little bit (uncountable)

1. A very small amount or time

   There's just a little bit left.

   Even a little bit can make a difference.

   I'll be there in a little bit.

See also

• a bit