a little bit

English

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Adverb

a little bit (not comparable)

  1. To a very small extent or degree.
    Synonym: see at a bit
    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.
    Synonym: see at a bit
    There's just a little bit left.
    Even a little bit can make a difference.
    I'll be there in a little bit.