Definitions

1. verb

to seize or take hold of suddenly or forcibly, often with teeth

“She bit into the apple and took a big bite.”

2. verb

to cut or wound with the teeth

“He bit his finger and started to bleed.”

3. noun

a small, usually sharp, cutting wound made by biting

“The dog suffered a bite on its ear.”

4. noun

a small amount or a portion

“She took a bite of her sandwich and then stopped eating.”

5. noun

an act of biting

“The snake’s bite was venomous.”

6. verb

to eat or take a small amount of food

“Don’t bite off more than you can chew.”

7. verb

to affect or influence someone’s emotions or feelings

“The sad movie bit at her heartstrings.”

8. noun

the act of biting or the sound of biting

“The sound of the dog’s bite was terrifying.”