tad

a tad

A small amount, portion, or degree; a bit. Can you turn the heat down a tad? It's getting pretty warm in here. I'm feeling a tad sick, so I think I'll stay home from work today. Any chance you can turn the volume up a tad?

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a tad bit

A small portion, degree, or amount. It got a tad bit warm when the sun started shining so I'm not going to need to wear this coat today. I forgot my lunch, can I have a tad bit of yours? I'm afraid I've caught a tad bit of a cold.

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tad

n. a bit; a small bit. That’s a little more than a tad, but it’s all right.

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a tad

To a small degree; somewhat: acting a tad silly; a tad uncomfortable.

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