Bite (Noun)
Meaning 1
Wit having a sharp and caustic quality; "he commented with typical pungency"; "the bite of satire".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A strong odor or taste property; "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait; "after fishing for an hour he still had not had a bite".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
Meaning 4
The act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
A light informal meal.
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Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She decided to grab a bite to eat at the café before her meeting.
- He stopped at a food truck to get a quick bite during his lunch break.
- After working out, she was looking for a healthy bite to refuel her body.
- The café served a delicious bite to accompany the morning coffee.
- For a snack, she prepared a bite of cheese and crackers.
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Meaning 6
A wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor carefully cleaned and bandaged the bite on my hand after the dog's attack.
- The snake's venomous bite left a large, swollen mark on the victim's ankle.
- A nurse is trained to give first aid for a spider bite, including applying a cold compress.
- The boy's bite on his sister's arm was so severe that it required several stitches.
- After being treated for the dog bite, the child was given a series of rabies shots as a precaution.
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Meaning 7
A painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She fell to the ground clutching her ankle in agony as the painful bee bite began to swell.
- The ant bite on his arm was red and itchy, but thankfully didn't seem to be serious.
- His face broke out in hives after receiving a wasp bite while gardening.
- A painful spider bite sent her to the emergency room, where she was treated with antivenom.
- After receiving multiple fire ant bites while playing in the yard, the young boy let out a loud wail.
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Meaning 8
A portion removed from the whole; "the government's weekly bite from my paycheck".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 9
A small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The dessert was so rich that a small bite was all I could handle.
- She took a bite of the sandwich and declared it was delicious.
- Can I have a bite of your apple, I'm starving?
- The cake was rich and moist, I savored every bite.
- After a long hike, all they had left was a bite of energy bar to share between them.