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   Mite

   /mīt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small child or animal, especially when regarded as an object of sympathy: "the poor little mite looks half-starved"
   • 2. a very small amount: "his teacher thought he needed a mite of discipline"
   • ▪ a small coin, in particular a small Flemish copper coin of very low face value. historical

   adverb

   • 1. a little; slightly: informal "all evening he's seemed a mite awkward"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a small Flemish copper coin): from Middle Dutch mīte; probably from the same Germanic word as mite1.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MITE meaning: 1. a very small animal similar to a spider: 2. a young child, especially one deserving sympathy…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › mitemite noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of mite noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · noun. 1. a very small particle, creature, or object. 2. a very small contribution or sum of money. See also widow's mite. 3. a former Flemish coin of small value.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › mitemite | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   mite meaning: 1. an extremely small insect with eight legs: 2. a small child: 3. slightly: . Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › miteMITE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   mite noun [C] (CHILD) a small child: You're so cold, you poor little mite! a mite mainly UK informal. slightly: He seemed a mite embarrassed. (Definition of mite from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › miteMite Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mite definition, any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods. See more.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › miteMite Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of MITE. [count] 1. : a very small creature that often lives on plants, animals, and foods — see also dust mite. 2. : a small person (such as a child) or thing. his mite of a daughter. a tiny mite of a woman. This little vacuum cleaner is a mighty mite. [=something that is small but very strong or powerful] 3.