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bite

1 of 2verb
/baɪt/
Forms:bites,biting,bit,bitten
1

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

B1transitive
  • The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite.
  • The toddler cried loudly after accidentally biting his own finger.
  • To catch its prey, the predator would often bite with precision.
  • The toddler tried to bite into the juicy apple but struggled with his small teeth.
  • He couldn't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar.
Synonyms:
seize with teeth
2

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

transitive
  • The snake can bite quickly when threatened.
  • Mosquitoes bite and leave itchy welts on the skin.
  • The bee will bite only if it feels provoked.
  • In the wild, some spiders bite their prey to inject venom.
Synonyms:
stingprick
3

to inflict a sharp pain or discomfort on someone or something

transitive
  • The cold wind seemed to bite my cheeks as I walked outside.
  • The sharp rock bit into my skin as I slid down the hill.
  • The freezing air bit at my fingers as I forgot my gloves.
  • The thorn bit into my hand when I reached for the flower.
  • The icy air bit at my skin as I ran across the field.
Synonyms:
burnsting
4

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

transitive
  • The scissors bit the paper, cutting it neatly into two pieces.
  • The blade bit the metal, leaving a shiny mark.
  • The thief bit the lock with a sharp tool to break it open.
  • The dog bit the rope and tore it in half.
5

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

  • He's always biting my dance moves.
  • Don't bite my lyrics for your song.
  • She accused him of biting her fashion style.
  • That rapper got caught biting another artist's flow.
  • Stop biting my ideas for the project.