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MIT

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈɛˈmaɪˈti// mit Archaic Finance
Definition

n. a very small amount of money or a tiny part of something. It is often used to describe a small but helpful contribution made by someone who is not rich.

n. a very small sum of money; a tiny or negligible amount. Often used figuratively to describe a modest contribution that represents a significant sacrifice by the giver.


Usage

Commonly appears in the idiomatic phrase 'widow's mite' or as a singular noun preceded by a possessive pronoun.

Last updated May 2, 2026