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bit

UK
/bɪt/
US
/bɪt/
bit back
bit down
bit in
bit off

Translations

bitnoun
bits
pl
UK
/bɪt/
US
/bɪt/
He took a bit of the cake.
Он взял кусочек торта.
A computer processes data in bits.
Компьютер обрабатывает данные в битах.
The drill bit was worn out.
Долото сверла было изношено.
Additional translations
часть
кусок
фрагмент
удила
сверло
Synonyms
piece
fragment
portion
segment
morsel
shred
scrap
sliver
biteverb

bit

Past Simple

bit
Past Simple
bitten
Past Participle
biting
Gerund
UK
/baɪt/
US
/baɪt/
The dog likes to bite the mailman.
Собака любит кусать почтальона.
Be careful, the snake might bite you.
Будь осторожен, змея может укусить тебя.
Additional translations
покусать
вкусить
впиваться
вцепляться
Synonyms
nibble
chew
munch
gnaw
snap
sting
puncture

Definitions

bitnoun
A small piece, part, or quantity of something.
She gave me a bit of her sandwich to try.
A unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit, either 0 or 1.
The computer processes data in bits and bytes.
A metal mouthpiece used to control a horse.
The rider adjusted the bit to ensure the horse was comfortable.
A small tool used for drilling or boring holes.
He changed the drill bit to make a larger hole in the wood.
biteverb
To cut, wound, or tear with the teeth.
The dog will bite if you provoke it.
To grip or hold with the teeth.
She bit the pencil nervously during the exam.
To sting or cause a sharp pain, as an insect or a cold wind.
The cold wind bit into their faces as they walked along the beach.
To take a bait or respond to a lure.
The fish weren't biting today, so we didn't catch anything.
To accept or believe something, especially a deception or trick.
He tried to sell me a fake watch, but I didn't bite.
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