Mite

Pronunciation: /maɪt/

Definitions of mite

noun a very small amount or particle

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a mite crawling on the kitchen floor.

A2 The mite was so tiny that I could barely see it.

B1 The mite infestation in the house needed to be treated immediately.

B2 The scientist studied the behavior of the mite under a microscope.

C1 The mite's ability to survive in harsh conditions fascinated the researchers.

C2 The mite species discovered in the rainforest was previously unknown to science.

Examples of mite in a Sentence

formal A mite is a tiny arachnid that can sometimes be found in dust.

informal I found a mite crawling on my arm while I was outside.

slang That new restaurant is a mite expensive, don't you think?

figurative His contribution to the project was just a mite compared to the rest of the team's efforts.

Grammatical Forms of mite

• past tense: mited
• plural: mites
• comparative: more mite
• superlative: most mite
• present tense: mite
• future tense: will mite
• perfect tense: have mited
• continuous tense: is miting
• singular: mite
• positive degree: very mite
• infinitive: to mite
• gerund: miting
• participle: mited

Origin and Evolution of mite

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mite' originated from Middle English 'myte' which came from Old English 'mīte'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small insect or arachnid, the word 'mite' evolved to also describe a very small amount or sum of money, emphasizing its smallness or insignificance.