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"I was a bit busy" vs "I was bit busy"

The correct phrase is "I was a bit busy." The word "a" is necessary before the adjective "bit" to indicate the degree of busyness. Omitting "a" would make the phrase grammatically incorrect.

Last Updated: March 29, 2024

I was a bit busy

This is correct

"I was a bit busy" and "I was a little busy" are equivalent. They are both ways to say that you were somewhat busy.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I was a bit busy at work, but nothing too crazy happened.
  • The flow of customers was fairly steady. I was a bit busy all day.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I was a little busy.
  • I was somewhat busy.

I was bit busy

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "a" is needed before the adjective "bit" to form a grammatically correct sentence.


Alternatives:

  • I was a bit busy

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