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Take a small bite of the apple.
What does Bite mean?
Bite means to use teeth, or a small mouthful of food.
Dictionary definition
To cut or hold something with teeth; a bite can also mean a small amount of food.
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Bite in a sentence
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The puppy tried to bite the toy rope.
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A bug bite can itch because the skin reacts to the bite.
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What can bite mean?
Bite can mean to use teeth or a small amount of food.
Practice 2
Which word is related to bite when eating?
Chew is related to using teeth while eating.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses bite correctly?
A bite can mean a small mouthful of food.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningBite means to use teeth, or a small mouthful of food.
ExampleExample: Take a small bite of the apple.
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Synonyms
Words like Bite
chewUse when using teeth to break food into smaller pieces.
mouthfulUse when bite means a small amount of food.
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Word family
Bite word family
Base word
bite
verb
bites
Cuts or holds with teeth.
verb
bit
Past tense of bite.
verb
biting
Using teeth to cut or hold.
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Hint for students
Bite means to use teeth, or a small mouthful of food.
Common mix-up
Bite does not always mean use teeth. In some sentences, it means small mouthful of food.
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Write two short sentences that use bite in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The puppy tried to bite the toy rope. Clue words: puppy, tried, toy. Ask: Which meaning of bite does my sentence show?
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