Bite: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆท
bite
[ baษชt ]
animal behavior
To use the teeth to cut into something or someone. It can be a defensive or aggressive action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He felt a sharp pain as the dog bit his leg.
- The snake bit the mouse and injected its venom.
Translations
Translations of the word "bite" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mordida
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Biss
๐ฎ๐ฉ gigitan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัั
๐ต๐ฑ ugryzienie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใ
๐ซ๐ท morsure
๐ช๐ธ mordida
๐น๐ท ฤฑsฤฑrฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌผ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุถุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kousnutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ uhryznutie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ ugriz
๐ฎ๐ธ biti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diลlษmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ mordida
Word origin
The word 'bite' originated from the Old English word 'bฤซtan', which has Germanic origins. The word has been used in English since the 12th century, evolving from its original meaning of 'to cut or pierce with the teeth' to encompass a broader range of contexts related to injury and aggression.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,624 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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