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   bite

   /bʌɪt/

   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: "while on holiday she was bitten by an adder" Similar punctureprickpiercestingwound
   • ▪ annoy or worry: informal "what's biting you today?"
   • 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"
   • ▪ 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: "Percy's dog had given her a nasty bite" Similar nipsnapchewmunchnibblegnaw
   • ▪ a wound inflicted by a snake, insect, or spider: "my legs were 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 so that the jaws are closed.
   • ▪ an imprint of the position of the teeth when the jaws are closed, made 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 eatmouthfulsoupçonnibblestitbitsavouryappetizerrefreshmentsnamkeeninformal: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 flavour: "a fresh, lemony bite" Similar piquancypungencyspicespicinesssaltinesspepperinessflavourflavouringsavourtastetastinessrelishtangzestsharpnesstartnessinterestedgeeffectpotencyinformal:kickpunchoomphzing
   • ▪ incisiveness or cogency of style: "the tale has added bite if its characters appear to be real"
   • ▪ 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.

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

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   the act of using your teeth to cut and tear something, or the piece torn away: He took a few bites of the chicken and drank some water. [ C ] A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect: mosquito bites. [ C ] In fishing, a bite is a fish taking a hook in its mouth.

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

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › biteBite - definition of bite by The Free Dictionary

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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.

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

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   A bite is an injury or a mark on your body where an animal, snake, or small insect has bitten you. Any dog bite, no matter how small, needs immediate medical attention. 6. verb. When an action or policy begins to bite, it begins to have a serious or harmful effect.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbite verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   once bitten, twice shy. (saying) after an unpleasant experience you are careful to avoid something similar. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarybite | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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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.

10. 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.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishbite verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    to shout at someone in an angry way, especially without reason. bite your lip. to stop yourself from saying something or from showing an emotion.