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bites

Pronunciation: [baɪts]

Word

Learn how to use bites in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce bites

Pronunciation: [baɪts]

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