a tad

adverb

To a small extent; in a small amount.

Similar
a bita littlea little bita mitea smidgena smidgeona toucha trifle
Opposite
a lot
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Meanings

adverba tad (not comparable)
  1. informalnot comparableTo a small extent; in a small amount.
  2. informalnot comparableSlightly; rather.

    Synonyms: a bit, a little, a little bit, a mite, a smidgen, a smidgeon, a touch, a trifle

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbSlightly; rather.

Similar
a bita littlea little bita mitea smidgena smidgeona toucha triflebarelycloselyfaintlyhardlyimperceptiblyjustkindakinda sortakind oflow-keymarginally
Opposite
a lot
Also see
a bita littlea little bita mitea smidgena triflemodestlyslightly
Cite this entry
APA

a tad. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20tad

MLA

“a tad.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20tad. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “a tad,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20tad.

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