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Bites: meaning, definitions and examples

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bites

 

[ baษชts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal behavior

A bite is a wound inflicted when an animal uses its teeth to pierce the skin of another animal or human.

Synonyms

chomp, gnaw, nibble

Examples of usage

  • The dog left a deep bite on the man's arm.
  • The snake's bite injected venom into the victim.
Context #2 | Noun

food

A bite refers to a small portion of food that can be eaten in one mouthful.

Synonyms

morsel, mouthful, taste

Examples of usage

  • She took a bite of the delicious chocolate cake.
  • He savored every bite of the juicy burger.
Context #3 | Verb

insect behavior

To bite is the action of an insect using its mandibles to cut, pierce, or grip something.

Synonyms

chew, gnaw, nibble

Examples of usage

  • The mosquito will bite if you don't use insect repellent.
  • The ant bit into the fruit to carry it to the nest.

Translations

Translations of the word "bites" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mordidas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคŸเคคเคพ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bisse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gigitan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะบัƒัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ugryzienia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™›ใฟๅ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท morsures

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mordeduras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑsฤฑrฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฏุบุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kousnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uhryznutia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ฌไผค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ugrizi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ัั‚ะตะณะตะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ‘แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸlษ™mษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mordeduras

Etymology

The word 'bite' originates from Old English 'bฤซtan', which is akin to Dutch 'bijten' and German 'beiรŸen'. The concept of biting has been essential for survival in the animal kingdom, serving as a defense mechanism, a hunting technique, and a way to consume food. Over time, 'bite' has evolved to encompass various meanings beyond its literal sense, reflecting the complex interactions between humans and animals.

See also: bite, biter, biting.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,094, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.