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bite

 
 
pronunciation:
baIt
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: bites, biting, bit, bitten
definition 1: to cut or pierce with the teeth.
She bit the apple.
 
synonyms:
nip
similar words:
chew, crunch, cut, eat, gnaw, mouth, nibble, pierce, pinch, sting, wound
definition 2: of insects or similar small creatures, to break into the skin of (a human or other mammal) in order to feed on blood.
Let's go inside before the mosquitoes start biting us.
 
definition 3: to grip with the teeth or with something like teeth.
The trap bit the fox's leg.
 
synonyms:
clench
similar words:
chew, grit, seize, suck
definition 4: to cause to sting or smart.
The cold wind bites my fingers and nose.
synonyms:
nip, sting
similar words:
freeze, pierce, prick, smart
definition 5: to take or swallow bait.
These fish bite best in the evening.
synonyms:
eat, feed
similar words:
nibble
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of biting.
A raccoon's bite can give rabies.
synonyms:
nip
similar words:
prick, sting
definition 2: a wound or injury from being bitten.
This mosquito bite stings.
similar words:
nip, prick, sting, wound
definition 3: that which is bitten off; a mouthful.
He took a huge bite of pie.
synonyms:
morsel, mouthful, taste
similar words:
bit, chunk, nibble
definition 4: a stinging or smarting feeling.
Meg wore a heavy jacket against the bite of the cold.
synonyms:
nip, sting
similar words:
prick, tingle
definition 5: a quick meal; snack.
Let's grab a bite before we leave.
synonyms:
snack
similar words:
morsel
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