every bit



every bit

1. All of something, as in Eat every bit of that broccoli!
2. In all ways, equally. For example, He is every bit as smart as his sister. Also see every little bit helps.
See also: bit, every

every bit

Informal
In all ways; equally: He is every bit as mean as she is.
See also: bit, every

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JoannJON, jo-ANEnglish
Jesus['dʒi:zəz]
Luanaloo-AN-ə (English), loo-AH-nah (Italian)English, Italian, Portuguese
Roscoe['rɔskəu]
XanderKSAHN-dər (Dutch), ZAN-dər (English)Dutch, English (Modern)
Dina (1)DIE-nə (English)English, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek