Synonyms for

Bite

Verb / baɪt / Another word for bite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to use your teeth to cut and grip something

Synonyms & similar words

insectbite snack chomp seizewithteeth burn bit sharpness sting raciness morsel prick pungency collation chew gnaw nibble clasp grasp hold seize snap tear grip clamp pinch snatch nip munch crunch chomp masticate

Synonyms by register

Formal

incise puncture lacerate

Informal

nip chomp munch

Literary

rend gnaw

Antonyms

release loosen let go abstain refrain forgive

Common collocations

  • bite the bullet
  • bite off more than you can chew
  • bite the dust
  • bite your tongue
  • bite back
  • bite into
  • bite down

Word family

noun bite
verb bite
adjective biting

Usage note

The verb 'bite' can refer to the action of an animal or insect, or to a sharp, sudden pain. 'Bite' as a noun can refer to the act of biting or the mark left by it.

Example sentences

  1. I took a bite of my sandwich.
  2. The dog likes to bite his toys.
  3. Don't bite your nails.
  4. She bit into the hot pizza.
  5. He bit off more than he could chew.

Quotes

  • Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much. (Oscar Wilde)
  • I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. (Martin Luther King Jr.)
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. (Mahatma Gandhi)

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