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   Bite

   /bīt/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a person or animal) use the teeth to cut into or through something: "he bit off a piece of cheese" Similar sink one's teeth intochewmunchcrunchchamptear atmasticateeatnibble atgnaw at
   • ▪ use the teeth in order to inflict injury on: "he was chased and bitten by a dog"
   • ▪ (of a snake, insect, or spider) wound (someone or something) with fangs, pincers, or a sting: "she was bitten by an adder" Similar punctureprickpiercestingwound
   • 2. (of a fish) take the bait or lure on the end of a fishing line into the mouth: "I marvel at how easily and eagerly a chub will bite"
   • ▪ (of a person) be persuaded to accept a deal or offer: informal "a hundred or so retailers should bite" Similar acceptgo for itagreerespondbe luredbe enticedbe temptedbe alluredtake the baitrise to the bait
   • 3. make firm contact with a surface: "the brake pads don't bite until they're warmed up" Similar gripholdget a purchase
   • ▪ (of an object) press into a part of the body, causing pain: "the handcuffs bit into his wrists"
   • ▪ (of an acid) corrode a surface: "chemicals have bitten deep into the stone" Similar corrodeeat intoeat away atwear awayburn (into)etcherodedissolvedestroyconsume
   • 4. (of a policy or situation) take effect, with unpleasant consequences: "the cuts in art education were starting to bite" Similar take effecthave an effectbe effectivebe efficaciousworkfunctionacthave resultstake holdsucceedbe successfulwork outgo as plannedhave the desired effect/resultinformal:come offpay offdo the trickdo the businessturn the trick
   • ▪ cause emotional pain: "Cheryl's betrayal had bitten deep"
   • ▪ be very bad, unpleasant, or unfortunate: informal North American "it bites that your mom won't let you go"

   noun

   • 1. an act of biting something in order to eat it: "Stephen ate a hot dog in three big bites" Similar mouthfulpiecemorselbit
   • ▪ a wound inflicted by an animal's or a person's teeth: "Perry's dog had given her a nasty bite" Similar nipsnapchewmunchnibblegnaw
   • ▪ a wound inflicted by a snake, insect, or spider: "his face was covered in mosquito bites" Similar punctureprickstingwound
   • ▪ an instance of bait being taken by a fish: "by four o'clock he still hadn't had a single bite"
   • ▪ the bringing together of the teeth in occlusion.
   • ▪ the imprint of the teeth in occlusion in a plastic material.
   • 2. a piece cut off by biting: "Robyn took a large bite out of her sandwich"
   • ▪ a quick snack: informal "I plan to stop off in the village and have a bite to eat" Similar snacklight mealsomething to eatmouthfulsoupçonnibblestidbitsavoryappetizerrefreshmentsnamkeeninformal:bite to eata little somethingelevenses
   • ▪ a small morsel of prepared food, intended to constitute one mouthful: "bacon bites with cheese" Similar mouthfulpiecemorselbit
   • ▪ a short piece of information.
   • 3. a sharp or pungent flavor: "a fresh, lemony bite" Similar piquancypungencyspicespicinesssaltinesspepperinessflavorflavoringsavortastetastinessrelishtangzestsharpnesstartnessinterestedgeeffectpotencyinformal:kickpunchoomphzing
   • ▪ incisiveness or cogency of style: "his colorful characterizations brought added bite to the story"
   • ▪ a feeling of cold in the air or wind: "by early October there's a bite in the air"

   Word Origin Old Englishbītan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bijten and German beissen.

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   The meaning of BITE is to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound. How to use bite in a sentence.

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   Bite definition: to cut, wound, or tear with the teeth. See examples of BITE used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BITE definition: 1. to use your teeth to cut into something or someone: 2. When a fish bites, it swallows the food…. Learn more.

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

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   Definitions of bite. verb. to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws. “Gunny invariably tried to bite her”. synonyms: seize with teeth. see more. verb. cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort. synonyms: burn, sear, sting.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you bite something, you use your teeth to cut into it, for example in order to eat it or break it. If an animal or person bites you, they use their teeth to hurt or injure you. Both sisters bit their nails as children.

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   1. to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws. 2. (of animals, insects, etc) to injure by puncturing or tearing (the skin or flesh) with the teeth, fangs, etc, esp as a natural characteristic. 3. ( tr) to cut or penetrate, as with a knife.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBITE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BITE definition: 1. to cut something using your teeth: 2. to begin to have a bad effect: 3. a piece taken from…. Learn more.

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    bite meaning: 1. to cut something using your teeth: 2. to begin to have a bad effect: 3. a piece taken from…. Learn more.

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    Bite definition: To cut, grip, or tear with or as if with the teeth.