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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Quantity

Am I correct in understanding that 'bit' refers to a small amount of a solid material and 'drop' to a liquid?
  

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Generally speaking, yes, but not always in casual English.

— Clive

  • Generally speaking, yes, but not always in casual English.
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Generally speaking, yes, but not always in casual English.
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AnonymousAm I correct in understanding that 'bit' refers to a small amount of a solid material and 'drop' to a liquid?
Context is all-important, but your distinction seems valid in most cases. A 'bit" is also more likely to be used with abstract nouns.
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Brits use "bit" a lot more than Americans do. We tend to use "piece" in that sense.
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I sometimes say casual things like Be careful you don't slip. There's a bit of water on the floor.

Clive
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AnonymousAm I correct in understanding that 'bit' refers to a small amount of a solid material
It certainly can. a bit, a pinch, a speck, a fleck, a dab, a smidgen, a particle
Anonymousand 'drop' to a liquid?
Yes. a drop, a droplet, a dribble

CJ
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