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bit

Pronunciation: [/bɪt/]

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bit: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use bit in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “small amount”

(noun) a tiny piece or small amount of something. Like when you take a small piece of chocolate or a sip of juice.

Example

He took a bit of cake for dessert.

Example

She didn't eat a bit of the spicy food.

Example

Did you have a bit of fun at the party?

Context: “computer data”

(noun) the smallest unit of information a computer can understand, like a tiny piece of a puzzle for a computer. It's like the smallest building block of information inside a computer.

Example

The computer processed each bit of data quickly.

Example

The software couldn't read a bit of the file due to corruption.

Example

Do you know how many bits are in a byte?

Context: “horse equipment”

(noun) a metal mouthpiece attached to the headstall of a bridle, used to control a horse. It's a part of the gear you put on a horse when riding.

Example

The rider gently tugged on the bit to guide the horse.

Example

The horse was uncomfortable with the bit in its mouth.

Example

Have you ever ridden a horse with a bit in its mouth?

Context: “to take a small piece”

(verb) to cut off a small piece or to take a small portion of something. It's like when you take a tiny bite of food or a small piece of paper.

Example

She bit into the apple and tasted its sweetness.

Example

He didn't want to bit the dessert because he was full.

Example

Did you try to bit the cookie I left for you?

How to pronounce bit

Pronunciation: [/bɪt/]

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