Bite

/bʌΙͺt/

The meaning and definition of Bite, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The wound left behind after having been bitten.
    β€œThat snake bite really hurts!”
  2. The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting.
    β€œAfter just one night in the jungle I was covered with mosquito bites.”
verb
  1. To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
    β€œAs soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is.”
  2. To behave aggressively; to reject advances.
    β€œIf you see me, come and say hello. I don't bite.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms mouthful snack sting

Origin

From Old English bitan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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