Bit
nnoun.quantitya small piece or quantity of somethingSynset:spot
Examples:- a spot of tea
- a bit of paper
- a bit of lint
- I gave him a bit of my mind
Derivationally Related Form:bitty
Hypernyms:small indefinite amount small indefinite quantity
Inherited Hypernyms:spotsmall indefinite quantityindefinite quantitymeasureabstractionentity
nnoun.objecta small fragment of something broken off from the wholeSynset:chip flake fleck scrap
Examples:- a bit of rock caught him in the eye
Derivationally Related Form:chipflakeyflakyflake
Hypernyms:fragment
Inherited Hypernyms:bitfragmentpartthingphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:exfoliationmatchwoodscalescurfsliversplinter
Full Hyponyms:danderdandruffmatchwoodscalescurfsplinter
nnoun.timean indefinitely short timeRegion:BritainGreat BritainU.K.UKUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Synset:minute mo moment second
Examples:- wait just a moment
- in a mo
- it only takes a minute
- in just a bit
Derivationally Related Form:momentaneousmomentary
Hypernyms:time
Inherited Hypernyms:momenttimetime periodfundamental quantitymeasureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:New York minuteblink of an eyeflashheartbeatinstantjiffysplit secondtricetwinklingwink
Full Hyponyms:blink of an eye
nnoun.eventan instance of some kindSynset:piece
Examples:- it was a nice piece of work
- he had a bit of good luck
Hypernyms:case example instance
Inherited Hypernyms:piececasehappeningeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.artifactpiece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while ridingExamples:- the horse was not accustomed to a bit
Part Holonyms:bridle
Hypernyms:saddlery stable gear tack
Inherited Hypernyms:bitstable geargearequipmentinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:Pelhambar bitbridooncurbcurb bitsnafflesnaffle bit
Full Hyponyms:bar bitbridooncurbpelhamsnaffle
nnoun.quantitya unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable statesExamples:- there are 8 bits in a byte
Part Holonyms:byte
Hypernyms:unit unit of measurement
Inherited Hypernyms:bitunit of measurementdefinite quantitymeasureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:check bitparityparity bit
nnoun.fooda small amount of solid food; a mouthfulSynset:bite morsel
Examples:- all they had left was a bit of bread
Hypernyms:mouthful taste
Inherited Hypernyms:morseltastesmall indefinite quantityindefinite quantitymeasureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:chawchewcrumbcudplugquidsopsopswad
Full Hyponyms:breadcrumbchewcracker crumbscrumbsop
nnoun.communicationa small fragmentSynset:snatch
Examples:- overheard snatches of their conversation
Hypernyms:fragment
Inherited Hypernyms:snatchfragmentpiececreationartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.communicationa short performance that is part of a longer programSynset:act number routine turn
Examples:- he did his act three times every evening
- she had a catchy little routine
- it was one of the best numbers he ever did
Derivationally Related Form:act
Hypernyms:performance public presentation
Inherited Hypernyms:actperformanceshowsocial eventeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:show-stoppershowstopperstopper
Full Hyponyms:show-stopper
nnoun.artifactthe part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblersPart Holonyms:key
Hypernyms:part portion
Inherited Hypernyms:bitpartobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.artifactthe cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill pressExamples:- he looked around for the right size bit
Part Holonyms:drill
Hypernyms:cutting implement
Inherited Hypernyms:bitcutting implementtoolimplementinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:burburrcenter bitcentre bitchamfer bitcounterborecountersinkcountersink bitdrill bitdrilling bitexpansion bitexpansive bitpilot bitspade bittwist bittwist drill
Part Meronyms:shank
Full Hyponyms:burcenter bitchamfer bitcore bitcounterboredrilling bitexpansion bitfishtail bitpilot bitrock bitspade bittwist bit
vverb.contactto grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jawsSynset:bite seize with teeth
Examples:- Gunny invariably tried to bite her
Derivationally Related Form:biterbite
Hypernyms:grip
Inherited Hypernyms:bitegripseizetake
Direct Hyponyms:bite offgnawnibblenipsnapsnap at
Full Troponyms:gnawnibblenipsnapsnap at
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.perceptioncause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfortSynset:bite burn sting
Derivationally Related Form:stingburnstinger
Hypernyms:ache hurt smart
Inherited Hypernyms:biteachecause to be perceived
Direct Hyponyms:nettleurticate
Full Troponyms:nettle
Sentence Frame:Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.contactpenetrate or cut, as with a knifeExamples:- The fork bit into the surface
Hypernyms:pierce
Inherited Hypernyms:bitepiercepenetrateenter
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.contactdeliver a sting toSynset:bite prick sting
Examples:- A bee stung my arm yesterday
Derivationally Related Form:stingbitestinger
Hypernyms:pierce
Inherited Hypernyms:stingpiercepenetrateenter
Sentence Frame:Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something