mite

noun
UK: /maɪt/
US: /maɪt/

  1. A very small creature, often causing skin irritation or damage to plants.

    1. I found a red mite crawling on my arm after gardening.
    2. Dust mites can cause allergic reactions in some people, making life unpleasant.

  2. A very small amount of something.

    1. I'm not hungry; I only want a mite to eat for now.
    2. She showed not a mite of concern for his situation and how this might affect her.

Synonyms

iota particle smidgen arachnid
mite verb

  1. Past tense of 'may'; used to indicate a possibility or a polite request.

    1. It mite rain later, so take an umbrella when you go.
    2. I thought I mite ask if you could help me with this task.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mite" in English means: A very small creature, often causing skin irritation or damage to plants., A very small amount of something..

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

Synonyms for "mite": iota, particle, smidgen, arachnid.

Example usage of "mite": "I found a red mite crawling on my arm after gardening.". More examples on the page.