Bitten Meaning in English
word · lemma: bite
/ˈbɪtən/
BI-tuhn
/bˈɪtən/
BI-tuhn
Definition
'Bitten' is the past participle of 'bite,' meaning that something has been wounded or affected by a bite, often by an animal or insect.
Usage & Nuances
Always used as a past participle (often with 'have' or 'was'), not a verb by itself. Common in phrases like 'bitten by a dog/snake/insect.' Also found in figurative expressions like 'once bitten, twice shy.' Do not confuse with 'bit' (simple past).
Spanish: mordidoPortuguese (BR): mordidoPortuguese (PT): mordidoChinese (Simplified): 咬过Chinese (Traditional): 咬過Hindi: काटा गयाArabic: ملسوعBengali: কামড়ানোRussian: укушенныйJapanese: 噛まれたVietnamese: bị cắnKorean: 물린Turkish: ısırılmışUrdu: کاٹا گیاIndonesian: tergigit
Example Sentences
She was bitten by a mosquito last night.
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The dog has bitten his shoe.
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Have you ever been bitten by a snake?
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I got bitten by ants during our hike.
natural
He looked scared after being bitten by the dog.
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Once bitten, twice shy, so I stay away from bees now.
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