Collocation
a bit
A small amount or degree; somewhat.
Definition
'a bit' is a common English collocation. A small amount or degree; somewhat.
(verb) + a bit + (adjective/adverb)
“I'm a bit tired today.”
Examples
- She was a bit late for the meeting, but no one seemed to mind.
- The coffee was a bit too hot to drink immediately.
- He felt a bit overwhelmed with all the new responsibilities.
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- Could you please speak a bit louder? I can barely hear you.
- It's a bit chilly outside, so you might want to grab a sweater.
- I need a bit more time to finish this report.
- The movie was a bit disappointing after all the hype.
- She seems a bit nervous before her presentation.
- They decided to stay a bit longer and enjoy the sunset.
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More adverbial phrases
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