Bitten: meaning, definitions and examples

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bitten

 

[ หˆbษชtษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

The word 'bitten' is the past participle of the verb 'bite.' It indicates the action of having been subjected to the act of biting, typically by an animal or one person upon another. This term is commonly used to describe an injury caused by teeth, but it can also be used metaphorically in various contexts, such as being affected negatively by something. In literature and conversational English, 'bitten' can evoke a sense of danger, hurt, or sometimes even transformation.

Synonyms

chewed, gnawed, nibbled

Examples of usage

  • I was bitten by a snake.
  • She feels bitten by jealousy.
  • The children have been bitten by mosquitoes.
  • He bit into the apple and had never been bitten so hard before.

Translations

Translations of the word "bitten" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mordido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gebissen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digigit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบัƒัะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukฤ…szony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mordu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mordido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑsฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kousnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uhryznutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅ’ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ugrizen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bitin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mordido

Etymology

The term 'bitten' has its roots in the Old English word 'bitan,' which means to bite or to cause to bite. This verb evolved through the stages of the English language, with influences from Proto-Germanic and Old High German forms. Over the centuries, 'bite' has been associated with both literal and figurative meanings. Its transformation into 'bitten' occurs as part of the English verb conjugation process, where irregular verbs often take on unique past participle forms. The significance of biting in English literature and folklore relates intrinsically to various themes, such as betrayal, aggression, and survival. As the language developed, the usage of 'bitten' has permeated both informal and formal communication, maintaining its impact as a potent vernacular expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,855, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.