bite

verb
UK: /baɪt/
US: /baɪt/

  1. To cut or break something with your teeth.

    1. The dog might bite you. [ ] [ ]
    2. She bit into the juicy apple with evident satisfaction, relishing the crisp texture. [ ] [ ]

  2. To quickly take hold of something; to grip.

    1. The fish did bite the worm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new tires really bite into the road, providing superior handling in wet conditions. [ ] [ ]

  3. To hurt someone's feelings.

    1. His words did bite deeply. [ ] [ ]
    2. The criticism seemed to bite harder than intended, leaving a visible mark on her confidence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sting nip grip wound attack morsel
bite noun

  1. An injury caused by teeth.

    1. I got a bad bite. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mosquito bite started itching after a few minutes of initial discomfort. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small amount of food.

    1. I just want a bite. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can I have a bite of your sandwich, as I am feeling quite peckish at the moment? [ ] [ ]

  3. A sharp, stinging feeling.

    1. There is a bite in the air. [ ] [ ]
    2. We felt the sudden bite of winter as the temperature plummeted unexpectedly overnight. [ ] [ ]
bite idiom

  1. A phrase meaning something is effective or works well.

    1. The plan has real bite. [ ] [ ]
    2. These new regulations have significant bite, designed to curb corporate malfeasance. [ ] [ ]
bite phrasal-verb

  1. To accept something eagerly.

    1. They bit at the offer. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's not really gullible enough to bite at such an obvious marketing scheme. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bite" in English means: To cut or break something with your teeth., To quickly take hold of something; to grip., To hurt someone's feelings..

The phonetic transcription of "bite" is /baɪt/ in British English and /baɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bite": sting, nip, grip, wound, attack, morsel.

Example usage of "bite": "The dog might bite you.". More examples on the page.