# abit

CEFR B1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abit
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a little bit. You use this in casual conversation to mean 'a little' or 'a bit'.

For teachers: a small amount or degree. Informal in register; primarily used in British English dialects.

## Examples

- I'm abit tired after that long walk.
- The weather is abit colder than it was yesterday, so you should wear a jacket.
- While the results were abit disappointing, the team still managed to secure a place in the final round of the competition.

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