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    Default bit

    Hi..

    When i can use (bit) in sentence?
    Whats the diffrent btween(bit) (little)?
    ex: bit disappointed
    ex: little disappointed

    Thanks..

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    Default Re: bit

    I don't sense any difference at all.

    I'm a little hungry. I'm a bit hungry.
    The outcome was a little disappointing. The outcome was a bit disappointing.
    You look a little sad. You look a bit sad.
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    I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.

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    Default Re: bit

    Also:

    Aren't you being a little bit unfair?
    Everyone needs a little bit of encouragement.

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    Default Re: bit

    I am not a teacher.

    "Bit" sounds a bit British to me. Just a bit.

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