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bite > 13 senses
NOUN1biteA wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
2bite, morsel, bitA small amount of solid food
3bite, sting, insect biteA painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
4bite, collation, snackA light informal meal
5bite(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
6bite, pungencyWit having a sharp and caustic quality
7bite, pungency, sharpnessA strong odor or taste property
8bite, chompThe act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
9biteA portion removed from the whole
VERB1bite, seize with teethTo grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
2bite, sting, burnCause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
3bitePenetrate or cut, as with a knife
4bite, sting, prickDeliver a sting to
bite > pronunciation
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bite > noun 1, state
MeaningA wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person.
Narrowerdog bite; snakebite
Broaderwound, lesion
Verbsbite
bite > noun 2, food
MeaningA small amount of solid food. A mouthful.
Synonymsmorsel, bit
Narrowerchew, chaw, cud, quid, plug, wad; crumb; sop, sops
Broadertaste, mouthful
bite > noun 3, state
MeaningA painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin.
Synonymssting, insect bite
Narrowerbee sting; flea bite; mosquito bite
Broaderinjury, hurt, harm, trauma
Verbsbite
bite > noun 4, food
MeaningA light informal meal.
Synonymscollation, snack
Narrowerrefreshment; nosh; coffee break, tea break
Broadermeal, repast
bite > noun 5, event
Meaning(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait.
Examples"after fishing for an hour he still had not had a bite"
Categoryfishing, sportfishing
Broadersuccess
bite > noun 6, communication
MeaningWit having a sharp and caustic quality.
Examples"the bite of satire"
Synonymspungency
Broaderwit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
bite > noun 7, attribute
MeaningA strong odor or taste property.
Examples"the sulfurous bite of garlic"
Synonymspungency, sharpness
Broaderspiciness, spice, spicery
bite > noun 8, act
MeaningThe act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws.
Synonymschomp
Narrowermunch; nibble; nip, pinch
Broadereating, feeding
Verbsbite
bite > noun 9, act
MeaningA portion removed from the whole.
Examples"the government's weekly bite from my paycheck"
Broadersubtraction, deduction
Usagecant, jargon, slang, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular
bite > verb 1, contact
MeaningTo grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"Gunny invariably tried to bite her"
Synonymsseize with teeth
Narrowergnaw; snap at, bite off; nibble; nip; nibble
Broadergrip
See alsobite off
Nounsbite; bite; biter
bite > verb 2, perception
MeaningCause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort.
PatternSomething ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymssting, burn
Narrowernettle, urticate
Broaderache, smart, hurt
Similar toburn
bite > verb 3, contact
MeaningPenetrate or cut, as with a knife.
PatternSomething ----s something
Broaderpierce
bite > verb 4, contact
MeaningDeliver a sting to.
PatternSomething ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymssting, prick
Broaderpierce
Nounsbite

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