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mite

noun
/maɪt/

Meaning

a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount

Example Sentences

The mattress was infested with dust mites.

Example Expressions

not a mite

Synonyms

speck, particle, crumb, insect, bug

Antonyms

whole, lot

Collocations

dust mite, tiny mite, not a mite, mite infestation

Related Vocabularies

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.

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