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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"He was a little bit more mobile and bit quicker," Williams said.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

“That may happen as soon as tomorrow, but these things are always a little bit in flux,” Vance said.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Tell us a little bit about how you see that happening.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

“There’s a little bit of trial and error as you go with that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

I can keep that little bit to myself.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz