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'bite' in a sentence

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bite noun

: a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

: a small amount of solid food; a mouthful

: a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin

: a light informal meal

: (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait

: wit having a sharp and caustic quality

: a strong odor or taste property

: the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws

: a portion removed from the whole

bite verb

: to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

: cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

: penetrate or cut, as with a knife

: deliver a sting to


  • The vampire bit the woman's neck.
  • Never bite the hand that feeds you.
  • Don't bite your nails!
  • The puppy tried to bite my hand.
  • I was bitten by a lot of insects in the forest.
  • The fish are biting today.
  • Ouch! I bit my tongue.
  • The snake bite was fatal.
  • The dog bit the cat on the tail.
  • Fortunately, the shark bite didn't hit any major arteries.
  • West Nile virus spreads to humans through mosquito bites.
  • The dog bit her leg.
  • If you bite me, I'll bite back.
  • This wound resembles a spider bite.
  • They both ate their chocolates down to the very last bite.
  • Let me have a bite of that.
  • The old dog can bark, but cannot bite anymore.
  • Don't tweak his nose again or he'll bite you.
  • The tetanus shot hurt more than the dog bite.
  • If you go near a camel, you risk being bitten.
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