Bite
/baɪt/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo cut or crush with the teeth.
/baɪt/
To use one's teeth to cut or crush something.
He bit into the apple.
💡 Simply: To use your teeth to cut something.
More Examples
The mosquito bit her on the arm.
How It's Used
"The dog bit the postman."
"The insect bite caused a severe allergic reaction."
The act of biting; a wound from a bite.
/baɪt/
An act of biting; a wound caused by biting.
The dog's bite was quite painful.
💡 Simply: A wound from being bitten.
More Examples
There were bite marks on the apple.
How It's Used
"The dog left a nasty bite on his leg."
"He felt a strong bite on his fishing line."
A small piece of food.
/baɪt/
A small amount or quantity.
I'll just have a bite.
💡 Simply: A little piece of something to eat.
More Examples
Take a bite of this cake.
How It's Used
"Could I have a bite of your sandwich?"
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
bite the bullet
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and stoicism.
"He had to bite the bullet and tell her the bad news."
From Old English *bītan, of Proto-Germanic origin; related to Dutch bijten, German beissen.
The word 'bite' has been used in a variety of contexts throughout history, from the literal act of biting to figurative uses like 'biting sarcasm'.
Memory tip
Think of a dog biting a bone.
Word Origin
"To seize or grip with the teeth."