bite
bite
baɪt
bait
British pronunciation
/baɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "bite"in English

to bite
01

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Transitive: to bite sth
Intransitive: to bite | to bite int sth
to bite definition and meaning
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The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite.
02

to deliver a sting or wound, typically as a means of defense or predation

Transitive: to bite sb/sth
Intransitive
to bite definition and meaning
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The snake can bite quickly when threatened.
03

to inflict a sharp pain or discomfort on someone or something

Transitive: to bite sth | to bite into the skin | to bite at the skin
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The cold wind seemed to bite my cheeks as I walked outside.
04

to cut or break the surface of something using a sharp object

Transitive: to bite sth
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The scissors bit the paper, cutting it neatly into two pieces.
05

(African American) to plagiarize, copy, or imitate someone's style, moves, or work

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He 's always biting my dance moves.
Bite
01

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

bite definition and meaning
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The dog bite on his leg required immediate medical attention.
02

a small amount of food that is taken into the mouth at one time, often to chew or swallow

What is a "bite"?

A bite is a tiny portion of food intended to be eaten in one mouthful. It is a convenient way to enjoy a small taste of a larger dish or to satisfy a momentary craving. Bites are commonly used for sampling various flavors or textures, such as during a tasting event or when trying out new foods.

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She took a bite of the apple and savored its sweetness.
2.1

a light, informal meal or snack, often eaten quickly

bite definition and meaning
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We stopped at a café for a quick bite before continuing our road trip.
03

the act of grabbing or tearing into something using one's teeth and jaws

04

a portion removed from the whole

05

the intense taste experience of food, particularly characterized by a sharp or strong flavor

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The chili had a fiery bite that lingered on the taste buds.
06

a sharp, cutting, or caustic quality in speech, writing, or tone

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Her words had a bite to them, leaving everyone stunned by their harshness.
07

(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait

08

a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin

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