bite

1 of 2

verb

ˈbīt

bit ˈbit

; bitten ˈbi-tᵊn How to pronounce bite (audio)

also bit; biting ˈbī-tiŋ How to pronounce bite (audio)

transitive verb

: to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound

was bitten by a dog

: to wound, pierce, or sting especially with a fang or a proboscis

getting bitten by mosquitoes

a snake bit his leg

: to cut or pierce with or as if with an edged weapon

bit by his sword

: to cause sharp pain or stinging discomfort to

the sleet biting our faces

: to take hold of

help the pliers bite the part

archaic : to take in : cheat

intransitive verb

: to bite or have the habit of biting something

This cat bites.

of a weapon or tool : to cut, pierce, or take hold

bites down on the part

The anchor bites into the ocean floor.

: to cause irritation or smarting

Her criticisms really bite.

: corrode

of fish : to take a bait

The fish aren't biting today.

: to respond so as to be caught (as by a trick)

: to accept a suggestion or an offer

offered them a deal but they wouldn't bite

: to take or maintain a firm hold

The anchor didn't bite well.

: to produce a negative effect

the recession began to bite

chiefly US slang, sometimes vulgar : to be objectionable or extremely bad in quality : stink, suck

This song bites.

US slang : to imitate or copy (someone or something) especially without permission

There are lots of rappers biting his style—but there's only one James Brown!

Spin

biter

ˈbī-tər

noun

bite

2 of 2

noun

plural bites

: the act of biting

took a bite of the sandwich

felt a bite at the end of the fishing line

: the manner of biting

especially, dentistry : occlusion sense 1b

wore braces to correct her bite

: food: such as

: the amount of food taken at a bite : morsel

couldn't eat another bite

: a small amount of food : snack

have a bite to eat

archaic

: cheat, trick

: sharper

: a wound made by biting

The bite became infected.

: the hold or grip by which friction (see friction sense 1b) is created or purchase (see purchase entry 2 sense 3a(1)) is obtained

: a surface that creates friction or is brought into contact with another for the purpose of obtaining a hold

: a keen incisive quality

a writing style that lacks bite

a satirical bite

: a sharp penetrating effect

The soup has a peppery bite.

the bite of the wind on our cheeks

etching : a single exposure of an etcher's plate to the corrosive action of acid

: an amount (as of money) taken usually in one operation for one purpose : share

a 15 percent bite for his manager

: sound bite

a 10-second news bite

: an expression of interest in something being offered

In seven previous days, the seller didn't get a single bite [=no one expressed interest in buying what was offered].

Jerry Garrett et al.

Phrases

bite off more than one can chew

: to undertake more than one can handle

bite one's tongue

: to hold back (as from a reluctance to offend) a remark one would like to make

bite the bullet

: to enter with resignation upon a difficult or distressing course of action

bite the dust

: to fall dead especially in battle

: to suffer humiliation or defeat

: to come to an end

bite the hand that feeds one

: to injure a benefactor maliciously

Example Sentences

Verb The hamster bit the child. She bit the cookie in half. Some people bite their nails when they feel nervous. A wild animal may bite if it is frightened. The patient had been bitten by a poisonous snake. The mosquitoes are biting tonight. Are the fish biting today? Noun He ate the candy bar in three quick bites. She gave her lip a gentle bite. The fisherman felt a bite at the end of his line and reeled in a fish. My teenage daughter wears a special device at night to correct her bite. Don't scratch that mosquito bite. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The trend started on social media, with users on Instagram and Tik Tok showing off their bowls of bite-sized goodness.

Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 But a health influencer is urging people to stick to whole carrots, arguing the bite-sized option could endanger health.

Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 One of the most delicious dishes on Earth, these tiny bite-sized soup dumplings are a Shanghainese specialty.

Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 After Russia launched a war on February 24, 2022, our Ukrainian team moved to the west of Ukraine and abroad, evacuated our families and continued to provide our users with bite-sized learning experiences through the Headway app.

Anton Pavlovsky, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 This podcast from the New York Times aims to make things a little easier by giving you a bite-sized scoop on the biggest story of the day everyday.

Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Aug. 2022 The newest flavor of Dunkin's popular bite-sized stuffed bagel minis is a savory onion bagel filled with chive cream cheese and topped with toasted onions.

Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Later, the bite-sized skateboards became mass-produced by Somerville International's Fingerboard brand in 1987.

Natasha Dye, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 Add fruit purees to the base before churning or add bite-sized pieces of fruit to still-soft ice cream, fresh from the ice cream maker.

April Goess, San Antonio Express-News, 13 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English biten, going back to Old English bītan, going back to Germanic *bītan- (whence Old Saxon bītan "to bite, cut into," Old High German bīzan, Old Norse bíta, Gothic beitan), going back to Indo-European *b^hei̯d- "split," whence also Latin findere "to split, cleave, divide" (from a derivative *b^hi-n-d-), Sanskrit abhet "has split," bhinátti "(s/he) splits" and perhaps Greek pheídomai, pheídesthai "to spare, save, refrain from"

Noun

derivative of bite entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

bite 1 of 2

verb

ˈbīt

bit

ˈbit

; bitten

ˈbi-tᵊn

; biting

ˈbī-tiŋ

: to seize, grip, or cut into with or as if with teeth

bite an apple

: to wound or sting usually with a stinger or fang A mosquito bit me.

: to take a bait

The fish are biting.

bite

2 of 2

noun

: an act of seizing or cutting into with the teeth

three quick bites

: a wound made by biting : sting

a mosquito bite

: the amount of food taken at a bite

I just had a bite of dessert.

: a sharp or biting sensation

The pepper has a bite.

Medical Definition

bite 1 of 2

verb

ˈbīt

bit ˈbit

; bitten ˈbit-ᵊn How to pronounce bite (audio)

also bit; biting ˈbīt-iŋ How to pronounce bite (audio)

transitive verb

: to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound

: to wound, pierce, or sting especially with a fang or a proboscis

intransitive verb

: to bite or have the habit of biting something

bite

2 of 2

noun

: the act or manner of biting

especially : occlusion sense 2a

: a wound made by biting

bite 1 of 2

noun

as in edge

a harsh or sharp quality the fall winds had a real bite

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

edge
bitterness
punch
acidity
spice
severity
tartness
tang
sharpness
harshness
roughness
poignancy
pungency
acerbity
poignance
acridity
ginger
acuteness
asperity
acridness
acrimony
acidness
severeness
keenness
acrimoniousness
shrillness
virulence
pointedness
vitriol
maliciousness
raucousness
thorniness
cattiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

softness
gentleness
mildness
kindliness

as in mouthful

a small piece or quantity of food had only a bite to eat before rushing off

Synonyms & Similar Words

mouthful
nibble
taste
snack
morsel
bit
tidbit
nugget
chew
titbit
gulp
lick
swallow
nosh
pinch
collop
medallion
appetizer
crumb
canapé
drop
hint
touch
shred
lap
dash
fleck
spot
dribble
noisette
snip
speck
smidgen
snippet
mote
sprinkling
particle
dab
swig
nubbin
tittle
smidgeon
suspicion
scruple
scrap
smidge
smidgin
hors d'oeuvre
trace
driblet

as in chill

an uncomfortable degree of coolness weather with a bite that suggested winter was right around the corner

Synonyms & Similar Words

chill
bitterness
nip
chilliness
cold
sharpness
bleakness
crispness
rawness
coldness
nippiness
freeze
briskness
iciness
snap
frostiness
frigidity
gelidity
wintriness
frigidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

warmth
warmness
heat
balminess
hotness
sultriness

bite

2 of 2

verb

informal + sometimes impolite

as in to suck

to be objectionable or unsatisfactory man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend

Synonyms & Similar Words

suck
smell
stink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rule
rock

单词	bite
释义	bite 1 of 2 verb ˈbīt bit ˈbit ; bitten ˈbi-tᵊn also bit; biting ˈbī-tiŋ transitive verb 1 a : to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound was bitten by a dog b : to wound, pierce, or sting especially with a fang or a proboscis getting bitten by mosquitoes a snake bit his leg 2 : to cut or pierce with or as if with an edged weapon bit by his sword 3 : to cause sharp pain or stinging discomfort to the sleet biting our faces 4 : to take hold of help the pliers bite the part 5 archaic : to take in : cheat intransitive verb 1 : to bite or have the habit of biting something This cat bites. 2 of a weapon or tool : to cut, pierce, or take hold bites down on the part The anchor bites into the ocean floor. 3 : to cause irritation or smarting Her criticisms really bite. 4 : corrode 5 a of fish : to take a bait The fish aren't biting today. b : to respond so as to be caught (as by a trick) c : to accept a suggestion or an offer offered them a deal but they wouldn't bite 6 : to take or maintain a firm hold The anchor didn't bite well. 7 : to produce a negative effect the recession began to bite 8 chiefly US slang, sometimes vulgar : to be objectionable or extremely bad in quality : stink, suck This song bites. 9 US slang : to imitate or copy (someone or something) especially without permission There are lots of rappers biting his style—but there's only one James Brown! Spin biter ˈbī-tər noun bite 2 of 2 noun plural bites 1 a : the act of biting took a bite of the sandwich felt a bite at the end of the fishing line b : the manner of biting especially, dentistry : occlusion sense 1b wore braces to correct her bite 2 : food: such as a : the amount of food taken at a bite : morsel couldn't eat another bite b : a small amount of food : snack have a bite to eat 3 archaic a : cheat, trick b : sharper 4 : a wound made by biting The bite became infected. 5 : the hold or grip by which friction (see friction sense 1b) is created or purchase (see purchase entry 2 sense 3a(1)) is obtained 6 : a surface that creates friction or is brought into contact with another for the purpose of obtaining a hold 7 a : a keen incisive quality a writing style that lacks bite a satirical bite b : a sharp penetrating effect The soup has a peppery bite. the bite of the wind on our cheeks 8 etching : a single exposure of an etcher's plate to the corrosive action of acid 9 : an amount (as of money) taken usually in one operation for one purpose : share a 15 percent bite for his manager 10 : sound bite a 10-second news bite 11 : an expression of interest in something being offered In seven previous days, the seller didn't get a single bite [=no one expressed interest in buying what was offered]. Jerry Garrett et al. Phrases bite off more than one can chew : to undertake more than one can handle bite one's tongue : to hold back (as from a reluctance to offend) a remark one would like to make bite the bullet : to enter with resignation upon a difficult or distressing course of action bite the dust 1 : to fall dead especially in battle 2 a : to suffer humiliation or defeat b : to come to an end bite the hand that feeds one : to injure a benefactor maliciously Synonyms Verb smell stink suck [informal + sometimes impolite] Noun acerbity acidity acidness acridity acridness acrimoniousness acrimony acuteness asperity bitterness edge harshness keenness poignance poignancy pungency roughness sharpness tartness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The hamster bit the child. She bit the cookie in half. Some people bite their nails when they feel nervous. A wild animal may bite if it is frightened. The patient had been bitten by a poisonous snake. The mosquitoes are biting tonight. Are the fish biting today? Noun He ate the candy bar in three quick bites. She gave her lip a gentle bite. The fisherman felt a bite at the end of his line and reeled in a fish. My teenage daughter wears a special device at night to correct her bite. Don't scratch that mosquito bite. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The trend started on social media, with users on Instagram and Tik Tok showing off their bowls of bite-sized goodness. Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 But a health influencer is urging people to stick to whole carrots, arguing the bite-sized option could endanger health. Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 One of the most delicious dishes on Earth, these tiny bite-sized soup dumplings are a Shanghainese specialty. Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 After Russia launched a war on February 24, 2022, our Ukrainian team moved to the west of Ukraine and abroad, evacuated our families and continued to provide our users with bite-sized learning experiences through the Headway app. Anton Pavlovsky, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 This podcast from the New York Times aims to make things a little easier by giving you a bite-sized scoop on the biggest story of the day everyday. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Aug. 2022 The newest flavor of Dunkin's popular bite-sized stuffed bagel minis is a savory onion bagel filled with chive cream cheese and topped with toasted onions. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Later, the bite-sized skateboards became mass-produced by Somerville International's Fingerboard brand in 1987. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 Add fruit purees to the base before churning or add bite-sized pieces of fruit to still-soft ice cream, fresh from the ice cream maker. April Goess, San Antonio Express-News, 13 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English biten, going back to Old English bītan, going back to Germanic bītan- (whence Old Saxon bītan* "to bite, cut into," Old High German bīzan, Old Norse bíta, Gothic beitan), going back to Indo-European b^hei̯d- "split," whence also Latin findere* "to split, cleave, divide" (from a derivative b^hi-n-d-), Sanskrit abhet* "has split," bhinátti "(s/he) splits" and perhaps Greek pheídomai, pheídesthai "to spare, save, refrain from" Noun derivative of bite entry 1 First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing bite bite-size bite back bite someone's head off rat-bite fever come back to bite one sound bite bite plate won't bite someone's bark is worse than his/her bite bite one's tongue bite the bullet bite-sized bite off more than one can chew bite the hand that feeds one bite the dust put the bite on See More bite-size bite back bite someone's head off rat-bite fever come back to bite one sound bite bite plate won't bite someone's bark is worse than his/her bite bite one's tongue bite the bullet bite-sized bite off more than one can chew bite the hand that feeds one bite the dust put the bite on See More Kids Definition bite 1 of 2 verb ˈbīt bit ˈbit ; bitten ˈbi-tᵊn ; biting ˈbī-tiŋ 1 : to seize, grip, or cut into with or as if with teeth bite an apple 2 : to wound or sting usually with a stinger or fang A mosquito bit me. 3 : to take a bait The fish are biting. bite 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act of seizing or cutting into with the teeth three quick bites 2 : a wound made by biting : sting a mosquito bite 3 : the amount of food taken at a bite I just had a bite of dessert. 4 : a sharp or biting sensation The pepper has a bite. Medical Definition bite 1 of 2 verb ˈbīt bit ˈbit ; bitten ˈbit-ᵊn also bit; biting ˈbīt-iŋ transitive verb 1 : to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound 2 : to wound, pierce, or sting especially with a fang or a proboscis intransitive verb : to bite or have the habit of biting something bite 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or manner of biting especially : occlusion sense 2a 2 : a wound made by biting bite 1 of 2 noun 1 as in edge a harsh or sharp quality the fall winds had a real bite Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance edge bitterness punch acidity spice severity tartness tang sharpness harshness roughness poignancy pungency acerbity poignance acridity ginger acuteness asperity acridness acrimony acidness severeness keenness acrimoniousness shrillness virulence pointedness vitriol maliciousness raucousness thorniness cattiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms softness gentleness mildness kindliness 2 as in mouthful a small piece or quantity of food had only a bite to eat before rushing off Synonyms & Similar Words mouthful nibble taste snack morsel bit tidbit nugget chew titbit gulp lick swallow nosh pinch collop medallion appetizer crumb canapé drop hint touch shred lap dash fleck spot dribble noisette snip speck smidgen snippet mote sprinkling particle dab swig nubbin tittle smidgeon suspicion scruple scrap smidge smidgin hors d'oeuvre trace driblet 3 as in chill an uncomfortable degree of coolness weather with a bite that suggested winter was right around the corner Synonyms & Similar Words chill bitterness nip chilliness cold sharpness bleakness crispness rawness coldness nippiness freeze briskness iciness snap frostiness frigidity gelidity wintriness frigidness Antonyms & Near Antonyms warmth warmness heat balminess hotness sultriness bite 2 of 2 verb informal + sometimes impolite as in to suck to be objectionable or unsatisfactory man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend Synonyms & Similar Words suck smell stink Antonyms & Near Antonyms rule rock Phrases Containing bite bite (on) bite the dust bite (at) bite (on) bite the dust bite (at)
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bite

verb

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

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Kids Definition

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