What Is Another Way to Say “A Bit”?

Looking for synonyms for a bit? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s a list of other ways to say a bit.

  • Slightly
  • Somewhat
  • Moderately
  • A little
  • Marginally
  • Partly
  • A tad
  • Kind of
  • To some extent
  • Minimally
  • Just a touch
  • In small measure
  • To a slight degree
  • Partially
  • Barely
  • Scarcely
  • In part
  • A smidge
  • Lightly
  • To a minor extent

Want to learn how to say a bit professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.

1. Slightly

Used to indicate a small degree or amount.
Example: “The budget has been slightly exceeded this quarter.”

2. Somewhat

Suitable for indicating a moderate degree or amount.
Example: “The project timeline is somewhat behind schedule.”

3. Moderately

Appropriate for something that is average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
Example: “The risks associated with this investment are moderately high.”

4. A little

Used to indicate a small amount or degree.
Example: “We need to adjust the plan a little to meet our objectives.”

5. Marginally

Suitable for something that is only slightly or minimally different.
Example: “Our profits have increased marginally from last year.”

6. Partly

Appropriate when something is only partially the case.
Example: “The success of the project was partly due to the innovative marketing strategy.”

7. A tad

Informal term for a small amount or degree.
Example: “The cost estimates were a tad higher than we anticipated.”

8. Kind of

Informal and slightly vague term for indicating a small or moderate amount or degree.
Example: “The results are kind of what we expected, but there’s room for improvement.”

9. To some extent

Used for indicating that something is the case to a limited degree.
Example: “To some extent, the market trends will affect our sales projections.”

10. Minimally

Appropriate for something that is very small in degree or amount.
Example: “The new policy will minimally impact our current operating procedures.”

11. Just a touch

Informal term for a very small amount or degree.
Example: “The design needs just a touch of refinement.”

12. In small measure

Used for indicating a small degree, extent, or amount.
Example: “In small measure, the feedback influenced the final decision.”

13. To a slight degree

Appropriate for something that is true or applicable, but only to a small extent.
Example: “The product’s features were changed to a slight degree based on customer feedback.”

14. Partially

Suitable for something that is not complete or total.
Example: “The project has been partially completed, with some aspects still pending.”

15. Barely

Used for indicating that something is only just the case or almost not the case.
Example: “The deadline was barely met due to unforeseen delays.”

16. Scarcely

Appropriate for something that is only just true or possible.
Example: “There was scarcely enough time to finish the presentation.”

17. In part

Used to indicate that something is partly the case but not entirely.
Example: “The strategy was successful in part due to the excellent teamwork.”

18. A smidge

Informal term for a very small amount or part of something.
Example: “We need to increase the budget a smidge to cover additional expenses.”

19. Lightly

Suitable for something that is done or present only to a small extent.
Example: “The report touches lightly on the issue of sustainability.”

20. To a minor extent

Appropriate for something that is true or applicable to a small degree.
Example: “The market shift will affect our sales to a minor extent.”

Linda Brown