Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Bites.
Bites - as a noun
A wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lesion6wound9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A small amount of solid food; a mouthful
Example: "All they had left was a bit of bread"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bit5morsel8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mouthful16taste5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insect bitesting6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harm9hurt7injury16trauma8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A light informal meal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collation11snack11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
meal6repast8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
Example: "After fishing for an hour he still had not had a bite"
Wit having a sharp and caustic quality
Example: "He commented with typical pungency"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pungency16A strong odor or taste property
Example: "The pungency of mustard"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pungency16raciness10sharpness14The act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chomp14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
eating7feeding12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A portion removed from the whole
Example: "The government's weekly bite from my paycheck"
Bites - as a verb
To grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
Example: "Gunny invariably tried to bite her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seize with teethHypernyms (Closely Related)
grip7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
Example: "The sun burned his face"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burn6sting6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ache9hurt7smart7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Penetrate or cut, as with a knife
Example: "The fork bit into the surface"
Example Sentences
"He bites his nails when he's nervous."
"The mosquito bites left itchy welts on his arms."
"He skillfully bites the fishing line between his teeth to cut it."
"The snake bites its prey to inject venom before swallowing it whole."
"She quickly bites her tongue to prevent herself from saying something hurtful."
Word Game Points
Is BITES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bites is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BITES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is BITES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bites is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBITES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is BITES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bites is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBITES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
