To cut, wound, or tear with the teeth. verb
The dog will bite if it feels threatened.
She bit into the apple with a satisfying crunch.
To grip or hold with the teeth. verb
The child bit the pencil nervously during the test.
He bit the end of the thread to cut it.
A small piece or quantity of food. noun
I just need a bite to eat before we go.
She offered him a bite of her sandwich.
The act of biting something. noun
He took a big bite of his burger.
The bite of the mosquito left an itchy mark.
A sharp or pungent quality, often used to describe taste or cold. noun
The cheese has a bit of a bite to it.
The wind had a sharp bite that morning.
A wound or puncture made by a bite. noun
The snake's bite was treated immediately.
He had a bite mark on his arm.
To have an effect or influence, often negative. verb
The new regulations are starting to bite.
The recession began to bite, affecting many businesses.