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bite

Pronunciation: [baɪt]

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Learn how to use bite in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “bodily function”

(verb) to use your teeth to press down on something, usually food. When you bite into something, you take a piece out of it with your teeth.

Example

She took a big bite of the juicy apple.

Example

He didn't bite the sandwich; he was too full.

Example

Did you bite your burger or just look at it?

Context: “bodily function”

(noun) a small piece that you take out of food when you use your teeth. It is what you get when you bite something.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

Example

She couldn't finish her meal; she left a few bites on her plate.

Example

How many bites did it take to finish your dinner?

Context: “pain/injury”

(noun) a mark or injury made by an animal or insect using its teeth or mouth. When you get bitten by a dog or a mosquito, it can leave a small, hurting mark.

Example

The insect bite on her arm started to itch.

Example

He had no bites after spending the whole day outside.

Example

Did you get a bite from that spider?

Context: “figurative action”

(verb) to respond to something in a way that shows you are affected or tempted. For example, if someone is trying to trick you with a joke and you fall for it, you 'bit' into their trick.

Example

He joked about a scary story, but she didn't bite.

Example

She usually bites when she hears a good deal.

Example

Did you bite when he offered you that game?

How to pronounce bite

Pronunciation: [baɪt]

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