Pronunciation: /baɪt/
noun a wound or mark made by biting
A1 I took a bite of the delicious apple.
A2 The dog gave me a playful bite on my hand.
B1 She felt a sharp bite on her ankle and realized she had been bitten by a mosquito.
B2 The chef recommended taking small bites of the spicy dish to fully enjoy the flavors.
C1 The snake's venomous bite required immediate medical attention.
C2 The shark's powerful bite could easily tear through flesh and bone.
verb to use the teeth to cut into something
A1 The baby tried to bite the apple but didn't have teeth yet.
A2 I accidentally bit my tongue while eating lunch.
B1 The dog bit the mailman's leg, causing a small injury.
B2 She bit into the juicy burger and savored the delicious flavor.
C1 The shark bit the surfboard in half, narrowly missing the surfer.
C2 The vampire bit into the neck of his victim, drawing blood.
formal The dog gave a warning growl before delivering a quick bite to the intruder's leg.
informal I took a big bite out of the delicious sandwich my mom made for lunch.
slang I can't believe she tried to bite my style by copying my outfit.
figurative His harsh words seemed to bite into her confidence, leaving her feeling small.
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