Definition of bit - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
quantitysmall piece or amount of something
- She gave me a bit of her sandwich.
2.
toolsTECH. part of a tool used for cutting or drillingTECH.
- He replaced the bit on the drill for the new project.
3.
digital informationTECH. unit of digital information, either 0 or 1TECH.
- Each pixel is represented by a bit in the image.
4.
short timeUS small amount of timeUS
- I'll be back in a bit.
5.
entertainmentRare short performance or humorous actRare
- The comedian's bit about cats was hilarious.
6.
horse controlTECH. metal piece in a horse's mouth for controlTECH.
- The rider adjusted the bit before the race.
Verb
1.
insecttr./intr. TECH. bite or sting with mouthpartstr./intr. TECH.
- The mosquito bits the skin.
2.
horse controltr. TECH. place a metal mouthpiece into a horse's mouthtr. TECH.
- The rider bit the horse before the race.
Images of bit
part of a tool used for cutting or drilling 
metal piece in a horse's mouth for control
Expressions with bit
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minor actor with small roles in productions
He started his career as a bit player in local theater productions..
exactly or completely in every way
She is every bit as talented as her brother.
minor acting role with few lines
She played a bit part in the movie.
by a small amount or to a small degree
I am a wee bit tired today.
in a slightly wrong or unusual way
His answer sounded a bit off during the interview.
in a gradual manner
She improved her skills bit by bit.
to a significant degree or amount
She talks quite a bit during meetings.
slightly stupid or slow to understand
He can be a bit thick when it comes to math.
moderately or considerably in amount or degree
She knows a fair bit about gardening.
not as skilled as before from not practicing
My French is a bit rusty after years without practice.
helpful or responsible in contributing to a group effort
She is very doing your bit in the community cleanup.
exceed acceptable limits or boundaries
His joke went a bit far and upset everyone.
in the smallest degree or amount
He wasn't the least bit interested in the offer.
saying something is unfair or hypocritical
You calling me lazy? That's a bit rich!
excessive or more than is desirable
His reaction was a bit much for such a small mistake..
slightly hungry and wanting to eat something
I'm feeling a bit peckish after the long walk.
attractive or sexy person
She thinks he's a bit of alright.
small piece of soft material
She picked a bit of fluff off her sweater.
minor trick or deceitful action to mislead
His explanation was just a bit of hocus-pocus to confuse us.
eagerly await an opportunity to act
He was chomping at the bit to share his ideas.
do what is expected as part of a group
Everyone should do their bit to help the team.
small contributions can lead to big results
Don't worry about the amount, every little bit helps.
very eager or impatient
She was foaming at the bit to start the new project.
not at all or in any way
He was not one bit interested in the offer.
Origin of bit
Old English, bita (bite)
Terms with bit included in their meaning
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hole making
make a hole using a power tool with a rotating bit
object air
remove every bit of air from something
maximum effort
using every bit of power or effort possible
large amount
quite a bit, considerably
bit
small amounts or numbers received at different times
comparison
almost the same as, but just a bit more
a bit wet
slightly wet or damp
actions
extract every bit of something
time duration
in just a bit more time than
skills
cannot swim at all, not even a little bit
chance
tiny bit of success by chance
truth
tiny bit of truth
sleep
not sleep even a little bit
technology
not having a sign bit for negative values
word building
fixed bit that attaches to other parts to make terms
tools
device attached to a drill bit to limit depth
gathering
the act of gathering information bit by bit
collecting
gathering information bit by bit
gradually
bit by bit or in small steps
technology
information sent one bit at a time over a communication line
computing
7-bit character encoding standard for text representation
appearance similarity
look a little bit like someone or something else
equestrian
headgear for controlling a horse with straps and bit
technology
drilling method using a rotating bit to cut through rock or soil
Examples of bit in a sentence
There's a bit of truth in what he says. The bit was dull and needed sharpening. He bought a new bit for the woodworking tool. A bit is the smallest unit of data in computing. The bit determines the binary state of the system. Just wait a bit longer, please.
The meeting will start in a bit. Her bit on daily routines was a hit. The magician's bit involved card tricks. She checked the bit to ensure the horse's comfort. The bit was shiny and well-maintained. The ant bit the leaf with precision. A tiny insect bit his arm while he slept. She expertly bit the horse before the parade. The stable hand bit the horse for the training session.
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- French:morceau, mordre, ...
- German:Stück, stechen, ...
- Italian:pezzetto, pungere, ...
- Spanish:trozo, morder, ...
- Portuguese:bocado, morder, ...
- Chinese:小块, 叮咬, ...
- Japanese:少し, 刺す, ...
- Arabic:قليل, لَدَغَ, ...
- Hebrew:קְצָת, לִנְשׁוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:кусочек, кусать, ...
- Ukrainian:трохи, кусати, ...
- Hindi:टुकड़ा, काटना, ...
Definition of BIT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Bachelor of Information TechnologyTECH. degree for learning about computers and technologyTECH.
- She earned a BIT to work with computers.
- He pursued a BIT to enter the tech industry.
- A BIT is essential for software development roles.
Origin of BIT
Old English bita (bite) + -
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- French:licence en informatique, ...
- German:Bachelor in Informationstechnologie, ...
- Italian:laurea in tecnologia dell'informazione, ...
- Spanish:grado en tecnología de la información, ...
- Portuguese:licenciatura em Tecnologias da Informação, ...
- Chinese:信息技术学士学位, ...
- Japanese:情報技術学士, ...
- Arabic:بَكَالُورِيُوس تِقْنِيَة الْمَعْلُومَات, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹאַר רִאשׁוֹן בְּטֶכְנוֹלוֹגִיַּית מֵידָע, ...
- Russian:бакалавр информационных технологий, ...
- Ukrainian:бакалавр з інформаційних технологій, ...
- Hindi:बीआईटी, ...
Definition of bite - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
teethtr./intr. cut into something with teethtr./intr.
- The dog bit the mailman.
2.
animalstr./intr. attack with the teethtr./intr.
- The snake bit her ankle.
3.
mechanicsintr. take hold or establish firm contactintr.
- The tires bit into the snow.
4.
animaltr./intr. sting like an insecttr./intr.
- The mosquito bit my arm.
5.
fishingintr. fish taking a baited hookintr.
- The fish finally bit after an hour.
6.
paintr./intr. cause a smarting sensationtr./intr.
- The cold wind bit at my face.
7.
impactintr. have significant effect often negativeintr.
- The new policy is starting to bite.
8.
- He bit on the fake news story.
9.
- The movie really bites.
Noun
1.
snack sizesmall amount of food
- She took a bite of her sandwich.
2.
injurymark or injury from teeth or sting
- He had a bite on his arm.
3.
fishinginstance of a fish taking bait
- I felt a bite on the line.
4.
impactsharp or impactful quality
- The wind had a real bite today.
Images of bite
small amount of food
Expressions with bite
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press your teeth together firmly
He had to bite down to stop the pain.
start eating something
She couldn't wait to bite in the juicy apple.
use teeth to cut into something
She decided to bite into the juicy apple.
chew on one's fingernails due to stress or habit
She tends to bite nails when she's anxious.
chew on one's fingernails
She tends to bite her fingernails when she's nervous.
dogs that bark a lot usually do not bite
The neighbor's dog barks all day, but barking dogs rarely bite.
remove something by biting with teeth
He can bite off a piece of apple.
use teeth to grip or cut something
She decided to bite on the apple.
show nervousness or embarrassment by biting the lip
He bit his lip during the awkward silence.
press lips together with teeth nervously or thoughtfully
She tends to bite her lips when anxious.
bite one's own fingernails as a habit
He tends to bite his nails when bored.
remove a piece using teeth
He managed to bite out a chunk of the apple.
small amount of food eaten quickly
Let's grab a bite to eat before the movie.
eat a small amount of food quickly
Let's get a bite before the movie starts.
not dangerous or scary, safe to approach or touch
Go ahead and touch it, it isn't going to bite!
appearing aggressive but never actually combative
The dog is all bark and no bite, just noisy.
sound threatening or strict yet never carry out real harm
Don't worry about the coach; he will bark but not bite.
speak angrily to someone suddenly and without good reason
He bit her head off when she asked a simple question.
quickly eat a small meal
Let's grab a bite before the movie starts.
used to say something is not dangerous or harmful
Don't worry, it won't bite you, just try it.
swelling or mark on skin from sucking or biting during romance
She had a love bite on her neck after the date.
amount of money taken by taxes
The tax bite reduced his paycheck significantly.
share or portion of a larger entity
Investors wanted a bite of the apple's success.
people who make threats rarely carry them out
Don't worry about his threats; barking dogs seldom bite.
Origin of bite
Old English, bitan (to bite)
Examples of bite in a sentence
He bit his lip nervously. The dog tried to bite the intruder. Be careful, the horse might bite if startled. The new brake pads finally bit. The anchor bit firmly into the seabed. Be careful near the lake; the blackflies bite at dusk.
Something bit her ankle while she slept. The angler watched the line, hoping a fish would bite. We waited patiently for the trout to bite. Smoke from the fire bit her eyes. The frost bit through our gloves. The tax increase will soon bite. Rising costs are beginning to bite. The detective offered a false alibi, but she did not bite. Investors finally bit on the scammer's promise. His latest novel bites, lacking originality. The new policy bites, causing more harm than good. He offered me a bite of his chocolate bar. I grabbed a quick bite before the meeting. The bite left a red mark on her leg. She treated the bite with antiseptic cream. The sudden bite surprised the angler. He waited patiently for a bite all afternoon. Her words carried a bite that stung. The critique had a bite that was hard to ignore.
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- French:mordre, petit bout, ...
- German:beißen, Bissen, ...
- Italian:mordere, boccone, ...
- Spanish:morder, mordisco, ...
- Portuguese:morder, pedaço, ...
- Chinese:咬, 一口, ...
- Japanese:噛む, 一口, ...
- Arabic:عَضَّ, لقمة, ...
- Hebrew:לִנְשׁוֹךְ, בִּיס, ...
- Russian:кусать, кусочек, ...
- Ukrainian:кусати, укус, ...
- Hindi:काटना, कौर, ...
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