bite

/bait/
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bite

The hungry boy takes a large bite out of a crisp red apple.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The act of using teeth to cut or grip: The action of a person or animal closing their teeth onto something.
    • A wound or mark caused by biting or stinging: An injury resulting from the teeth of an animal or the sting of an insect.
    • A small amount of food taken into the mouth: A mouthful of food or drink.
    • A sharp, pungent flavor or quality: A strong, often spicy or acidic taste or smell.
    • A sharp, critical quality in speech or writing: The incisive or caustic effect of a remark or satire.
    • In angling, a fish taking the bait: An instance where a fish attempts to eat the bait on a hook.

  2. Verb:

    • To use the teeth to cut, wound, or grip: To seize, cut, or wound with the teeth.
    • To cause a sharp, stinging pain: To produce a sensation of smarting or pain, as from cold, acid, or a sting.
    • Of an insect or similar creature, to sting: To pierce the skin to suck blood or inject venom.
    • Of a tool, object, or substance, to grip or cut effectively: To take firm hold or to cut into a surface.
    • To accept a lure or trick: To be deceived or to take bait, literally or figuratively.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The dog gave a warning bite. (The dog used its teeth to grip/warn.)
    • She has a mosquito bite on her arm. (She has a mark from a mosquito sting.)
    • He took a big bite of the sandwich. (He took a large mouthful of the sandwich.)
    • This chili has a real bite to it. (This chili has a sharp, hot flavor.)
    • Her criticism lacked bite. (Her criticism was not sharp or effective.)
    • I waited for hours without a single bite. (I waited for a fish to take the bait.)

  • Verb:

    • Be careful, that parrot might bite. (Be careful, that parrot might use its teeth to hurt.)
    • The cold wind bit into my cheeks. (The cold wind caused a stinging pain on my cheeks.)
    • A spider bit him while he was gardening. (A spider stung him.)
    • The new drill bites into the metal easily. (The new drill cuts/grips the metal effectively.)
    • He refused to bite when they offered the dubious deal. (He refused to be tricked by the offer.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to bite one's tongue/lip": To stop oneself from speaking, often to avoid saying something angry or inappropriate.
    • I had to bite my tongue during the argument.
  • "to bite the bullet": To endure a painful or difficult situation bravely.
    • We'll just have to bite the bullet and finish the project.
  • "to bite off more than one can chew": To take on a task that is too big or difficult.
    • By accepting three major projects, she bit off more than she could chew.
  • "to bite the dust": To fall down, to be defeated, or to stop working.
    • Another competitor bit the dust in the semifinals.
  • "Once bitten, twice shy" (Idiom): After an unpleasant experience, one is cautious to avoid a similar one.
    • He won't invest in stocks again—once bitten, twice shy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Biter (n): A person or animal that bites.
  • Biting (adj): Sharp, severe, or sarcastic.
  • Bitten (v): Past participle of 'bite'.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Nip, sting, morsel, mouthful, pungency, sharpness.
  • Verb: Chew, gnaw, nip, sting, smart, burn.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Bite back:
    • To retaliate verbally. She bit back a sharp reply.
    • To suppress or hold back (words, emotions). He bit back his tears.
  • Bite into:
    • To sink teeth into something. She bit into the apple.
    • To reduce or consume a resource. Taxes are biting into our savings.
  • Bite off: To remove by biting.
Related Idioms
  • His bark is worse than his bite: Someone is not as aggressive or dangerous as they seem.
  • Put the bite on someone (informal): To ask someone for money, especially as a loan or gift.
bite

The hungry boy takes a large bite out of a crisp red apple.

Noun
  1. a portion removed from the whole
    • the government's weekly bite from my paycheck
  2. the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
  3. a strong odor or taste property
    • the pungency of mustard
    • the sulfurous bite of garlic
    • the sharpness of strange spices
    • the raciness of the wine
  4. wit having a sharp and caustic quality
    • he commented with typical pungency
    • the bite of satire
  5. (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
    • after fishing for an hour he still had not had a bite
  6. a light informal meal
  7. a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
  8. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
    • all they had left was a bit of bread
  9. a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
Verb
  1. deliver a sting to
    • A bee stung my arm yesterday
  2. penetrate or cut, as with a knife
    • The fork bit into the surface
  3. cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
    • The sun burned his face
  4. to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
    • Gunny invariably tried to bite her

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