at what time do we use them?
2007-10-07 04:37:54 · 3 answers · asked by real 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Well ...hmmm....for one thing, directly in front of a noun, "bit" doesn't work.
I'd like a little.
I'd like a bit.
I'd like a little water, please.
I'd like a bit water, please. X
We could fix this last one by adding the word "of."
I'd like a bit of water, please.
Also, "bit" can have the meaning "even a little."
I don't like that a bit.
If you said "I don't like that a little," it wouldn't have the same impact.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-07 04:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Insanity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am a bit surprised but am not a little surprised.
But there is one more thing -- little bit.
Little bit of xyz in my life.. Little bit of freedom in my life..
2007-10-07 12:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Cant stop thinking 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bit is smaller then little when ever you want
2007-10-07 11:45:37 · answer #3 · answered by kellie r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋