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bite
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- pronunciation:
- baIt
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| 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
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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
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| definition 5: |
to take or swallow bait.
These fish bite best in the evening.- synonyms:
- eat, feed
- similar words:
- nibble
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| related words: |
nip, snap, taste |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of biting.
A raccoon's bite can give rabies.- synonyms:
- nip
- similar words:
- prick, sting
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| definition 2: |
a wound or injury from being bitten.
This mosquito bite stings.- similar words:
- nip, prick, sting, wound
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| 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
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| 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
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| definition 5: |
a quick meal; snack.
Let's grab a bite before we leave.- synonyms:
- snack
- similar words:
- morsel
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| related words: |
tang, taste |
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Are you looking for the word byte (a computer term)? Bite and byte sound alike but have different meanings.
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