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little bit

NOUN
smidgen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
iota morsel sliver whiff
STRONG
atom crumb dab dash drop fraction fragment grain mite particle pinch scintilla scrap shard shaving shred speck tad taste trace whisper
WEAK
chicken feed small amount small bit small quantity wee bit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lot
STRONG
entirety glob total whole
NOUN
spot
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blemish blotch discoloration smudge
STRONG
blot daub dollop dram drop flaw mite mote nip pimple pinch smidgen snort speck taint whit
Antonyms
STRONG
blank perfection

Example Sentences

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“One of the comments we’ve been making is, ‘Stay in the market, let it ride a little bit, but rebalance to mitigate the risk,’” Ragan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“There’s always been a little bit of an East-West divide in Los Angeles,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

There was at least a little bit of deterrence.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

"I think the celebrations are a little bit too much. Celebrate when you win."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

I should tell Mom she can relax a little bit.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy