Word: bite
Word origin: Old English bītan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bijten and German beissen .
Phonetic:
bʌɪtListen:
(of a person or animal) use the teeth to cut into or through something. Example: he bit off a piece of cheese
(of a fish) take the bait or lure on the end of a fishing line into the mouth. Example: I marvel at how easily and eagerly a chub will bite
make firm contact with a surface. Example: the brake pads don't bite until they're warmed up
(of a policy or situation) take effect, with unpleasant consequences. Example: the cuts in art education were starting to bite
an act of biting something in order to eat it. Example: Stephen ate a hot dog in three big bites
a piece cut off by biting. Example: Robyn took a large bite out of her sandwich
a sharp or pungent flavour. Example: a fresh, lemony bite
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