bite
word
/ˈbaɪt/
byt
/bˈaɪt/
byt
Definition
To use your teeth to cut into something or someone. It can also describe an insect or animal attacking with its mouth, or food having a sharp, strong feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'bite your lip', 'bite into an apple', 'the dog bit me', and 'mosquito bites'. 'Bite' can be both verb and noun. For insects, everyday English often says 'bite' even when the insect technically stings. Figuratively, 'bite' can suggest emotional sharpness or impact, as in 'Her words really bit'.
Spanish: morder - picar (insecto)Portuguese (BR): morder - picar (inseto)Portuguese (PT): morder - picar (inseto)Chinese (Simplified): 咬 - 叮（昆虫）Chinese (Traditional): 咬 - 叮（昆蟲）Hindi: काटना - डंक/काटना (कीड़े का)Arabic: يعضّ - يلدغ (حشرة)Bengali: কামড়ানো - কামড়Russian: кусать - укусJapanese: 噛む - 噛みつく - 噛み（名詞）Vietnamese: cắn - vết cắnKorean: 물다 - 물기Turkish: ısırmak - ısırıkUrdu: کاٹنا - کاٹ (noun)Indonesian: menggigit - gigitan
Example Sentences
The dog tried to bite my hand.
basic
I took one bite of the cake and wanted more.
natural
Be careful not to bite your tongue.
basic
Something bit me on the leg.
basic
This sauce has a nice bite to it.
natural
His comments can really bite when he's angry.
natural