Kilo Lingo

bite

/baɪt/

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Translation

To cut into something with your teeth.

Word origin

From Old English bitan, meaning to cut with the teeth.

Origin
Old English
Root
bitan

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (bite, bites, bit)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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"Bite" means to cut into the apple with your teeth.

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"Bites" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Bit" is the past form of "bite".

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This word is part of lesson 14.