Bit
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪt/
Bit (verb)
- to cut or hold something with your teeth
- to hurt someone by using your teeth
- for a fish to take the bait on a hook
Examples
- Dogs often bite when they feel threatened.
- She bit into the apple with a crunch.
Common collocations: bite into, bite hard, bite deeply, bite sharply, bite the bait
Bit (noun)
- a mark or injury made by teeth
- a small piece of food taken into the mouth
Examples
- There was a bite on the apple.
- The bite marks were clearly visible.