bite
//baɪt//
Verb
biteInfinitive
bitePresent tense
bitPast tense
bittenPast participle
bitingPresent participle
bitesThird-person singular
1
To cut, grip, or tear with the teeth
The dog bit my hand.
2
To sting or pierce, as an insect does
I got bitten by a mosquito last night.
3
To take or swallow bait; to be caught or trapped
The fish finally bit and we caught it.
4
To have a sharp, stinging, or smarting effect
The cold wind bites my face.
Noun
biteSingular
bitesPlural
1
An act of biting; the wound or mark made by biting
The dog's bite left a mark on his arm.
2
A small amount of food; a mouthful or morsel
I just want a bite of your sandwich.
3
A sharp, stinging quality or effect
The cold wind had a real bite to it.