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"(informal) To a small extent; in a small amount."
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"text": "Isn't that hat a bit small for him?"
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"(informal) Slightly; rather."
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"text": "It rained a bit last night."
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"word": "a tad"
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"word": "above a bit"
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"word": "a little"
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"word": "a little bit"
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{
"word": "a mite"
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{
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