Meaning & Definition of word "Bite"

Bite

/baɪt/

1. A sharp or cutting action made by the teeth when they press into something.
- Example: He took a bite of the apple.
2. The amount of food that is taken into the mouth at one time.
- Example: Just take a small bite of your dinner, you don’t have to finish everything.
3. A wound or injury caused by the action of biting.
- Example: She had a bite on her arm from the dog.
4. A sharp action or impact that is figuratively compared to being bitten.
- Example: The cold winter air had a bite to it.

1. To use the teeth to cut into something.
- Example: The dog will bite if it feels threatened.
2. To take a small piece from something by using the teeth.
- Example: He bit into the sandwich eagerly.
3. To cause a wound or injury to someone by using teeth.
- Example: She accidentally bit her tongue while eating.
4. To have a sharp or strong effect.
- Example: The criticism bit deeper than he expected.

Old English 'bītan', of Germanic origin.

bite the bullet:

To endure a painful experience with courage.

bite off more than you can chew:

Take on a task that is too big or difficult.

bite the hand that feeds you:

To harm someone who has helped you.

bitten:

The past participle of bite.

biter:

One that bites, particularly referring to an insect.

Meaning: To criticize sharply.

Example Sentence: He really bit at her over that mistake.

Meaning: To be taken in or fooled.

Example Sentence: He was bitten by the scam.