🦷bite

verb
/baɪt/

Meaning

to cut or tear something with the teeth
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
to use teeth to cut or wound; to grip with teeth

Example Sentences

The dog tried to bite the stranger.

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

The dog might bite if you approach suddenly.

Example Expressions

bite the bullet

Synonyms

chew, gnaw, snap, nip, sting
Entry 1
chew, gnaw, snap, nip
Entry 2
nip, chew, snap, sting
Entry 3
chew, gnaw, nip, snap

Antonyms

lick, caress, release, let go, soothe
Entry 1
lick, caress
Entry 2
release, let go, soothe
Entry 3
release, let go, soothe

Collocations

bite off, bite into, bite the bullet, bite back, bite hard, take a bite, bite gently, bite down
Entry 1
bite off, bite into, bite the bullet, bite back
Entry 2
bite hard, bite into, bite off, take a bite
Entry 3
bite hard, bite into, bite back, bite gently, bite down

More Example Sentences

I am not carrying any prohibited items.

I was too stressed not to bite my nails.

Related Vocabularies

To speed up a process or complete work quickly.
to take hold of something firmly or to understand something completely
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
to have knowledge or be aware of something

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