Bit By Bit

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /bɪt baɪ bɪt/

Definitions of bit by bit

noun a small piece or quantity of something

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning to read bit by bit.

A2 She explained the process to me bit by bit.

B1 The project is coming together bit by bit.

B2 He rebuilt the engine bit by bit, following the manual.

C1 The artist revealed his masterpiece bit by bit, creating anticipation.

C2 The detective uncovered the truth bit by bit, solving the complex case.

adverb gradually or in small increments

Example Sentences

A1 She is learning to read bit by bit.

A2 He is building the Lego set bit by bit.

B1 The project is coming together bit by bit.

B2 The novel is being translated bit by bit.

C1 The company is expanding its operations bit by bit.

C2 The artist is revealing their masterpiece bit by bit.

Examples of bit by bit in a Sentence

formal The project is being completed bit by bit to ensure accuracy and quality.

informal I'm slowly fixing up my car, just working on it bit by bit.

slang I'm just chipping away at my homework, doing it bit by bit.

figurative Healing from a broken heart takes time, you have to let it mend bit by bit.

Grammatical Forms of bit by bit

past tense

bit by bit

plural

bits by bits

comparative

more bit by bit

superlative

most bit by bit

present tense

bit by bit

future tense

will bit by bit

perfect tense

have bit by bit

continuous tense

is bit by bit

singular

bit by bit

positive degree

bit by bit

infinitive

to bit by bit

gerund

bit by bitting

participle

bit by bitting

Origin and Evolution of bit by bit

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'bit by bit' originated from the Middle English word 'bite', meaning a small piece or portion. It evolved from the Old English word 'bītan', which also means to bite or cut into small pieces.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something being done gradually or in small increments, the phrase 'bit by bit' has evolved to signify a step-by-step process or incremental progress in modern English.