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Englishleaner 9 Apr 2016

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JNx 9 Apr 2016

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In a bit = No specific time but not very long. Soon = No specific time but when the time is right, longer than "in a bit." Later = "later that day" usually. More than "in a bit" but less than "soon." Can be different with context though. It really depends on the context. They all aren't specific times. Soon could mean a few minutes to a year. Later can be the same thing depending on how it's used. All of these words and phrases just mean "some time in the future" you decide when that is usually. Although don't say "in a bit" if it's more than an hour I would say.

In a bit = No specific time but not very long. Soon = No specific time but when the time is right, longer than "in a bit." Later = "later that day" usually. More than "in a bit" but less than "soon." Can be different with context though. It really depends on the context. They all aren't specific times. Soon could mean a few minutes to a year. Later can be the same thing depending on how it's used. All of these words and phrases just mean "some time in the future" you decide when that is usually. Although don't say "in a bit" if it's more than an hour I would say.

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Englishleaner 9 Apr 2016

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@JNx: in a bit means more than a hour ? o.O 😂 @JNx: in a bit means more than a hour ? o.O 😂 See a translation 0 likes

annaBonanna 9 Apr 2016

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Those phrases are all supposed to be vague, there is no specific time frame for any of them. 'In a bit' usually means sometime within the same day, while 'soon' could range from a few minutes to a few days. 'Later' is the most vague and can mean any period of time really

Those phrases are all supposed to be vague, there is no specific time frame for any of them. 'In a bit' usually means sometime within the same day, while 'soon' could range from a few minutes to a few days.'Later' is the most vague and can mean any period of time really

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@annaBonanna: 😂nice anyways thank uuuu:) @annaBonanna: 😂nice anyways thank uuuu:) See a translation 1 like

JNx 9 Apr 2016

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@Oblivion No, in a bit usually means the immediate future or within that day. If I'm busy I would say: Person 1: "Can you clean the kitchen?" Person 2: "In a bit, I'm busy at the moment." You can also use "in a little bit" if you mean even less time.

@Oblivion No, in a bit usually means the immediate future or within that day. If I'm busy I would say:Person 1: "Can you clean the kitchen?" Person 2: "In a bit, I'm busy at the moment." You can also use "in a little bit" if you mean even less time.

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@JNx: what if ppl say we will play games in a bit. What does it mean in this case O.O @JNx: what if ppl say we will play games in a bit. What does it mean in this case O.O See a translation 0 likes

JNx 9 Apr 2016

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@Oblivion I would take that as "within today." However, it could also mean "in a few minutes" or "in an hour or two." You won't have to wait that long is the main point of "in a bit."

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@JNx: ah got it :) thank u so much @JNx: ah got it :) thank u so much See a translation 1 like

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