bite

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

to use teeth to cut or wound; to grip with teeth

to cut or tear something with the teeth

Example Sentences

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

The dog might bite if you approach suddenly.

The dog tried to bite the stranger.

Example Expressions

bite the bullet

Synonyms

nip, chew, snap, sting, gnaw

Entry 1

nip, chew, snap, sting

Entry 2

chew, gnaw, nip, snap

Entry 3

chew, gnaw, snap, nip

Antonyms

release, let go, soothe, lick, caress

Entry 1

release, let go, soothe

Entry 2

release, let go, soothe

Entry 3

lick, caress

Collocations

bite hard, bite into, bite off, take a bite, bite back, bite gently, bite down, bite the bullet

Entry 1

bite hard, bite into, bite off, take a bite

Entry 2

bite hard, bite into, bite back, bite gently, bite down

Entry 3

bite off, bite into, bite the bullet, bite back