Polysemy

Words with multiple meanings

bit

4 meanings

→ A small piece or quantity

→ Past tense of bite

→ A drilling tool

→ A unit of computer information

🔹

Meaning: A small piece or quantity

Example: "Would you like a bit of cake?"

🦷

Meaning: Past tense of bite

Example: "The dog bit his hand."

🔩

Meaning: A drilling tool

Example: "I need a drill bit to make this hole."

💻

Meaning: A unit of computer information

Example: "A byte contains eight bits."