bites
Pronunciation: [baɪts]
Word
Context: “action”
(verb) to use your teeth to cut into something. This description is often about food or when something is sharp or painful. Like when you take a piece of food and chew it.
Example
She bites her sandwich in half and smiles.
Example
He did not bite the fruit because it looked too sour.
Example
Do you bite into an apple or cut it first?
Context: “action”
(noun) a small piece taken out by one’s teeth. When your teeth cut into something, like food or even a person's skin, it is called a bite.
Example
He took a big bite of his chocolate cake.
Example
There were no bites taken from the pizza; it looked untouched.
Example
How many bites do you think it takes to finish that cookie?
Context: “pain”
(verb) to sting or hurt as if someone or something has bitten you, often used for animals like mosquitoes or situations like embarrassment.
Example
The cold wind bites at my face.
Example
The gentle breeze did not bite; it felt warm and nice.
Example
Does this chilly weather bite your skin?
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