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bite

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/baɪt/ · bite

To use the teeth to cut into something.

Meanings

verbformal

To use the teeth to cut into something.

دانتوں کا استعمال کرکے کسی چیز میں کٹ لگانا۔

کاٹنا

kaatna

Synonyms

clipchewgnawچباناکاٹناچوٹ دینا

Antonyms

healprotectشفا دینامحفوظ رکھنا

Common Collocations

  • bite the tongue
  • bite someone back
  • a fierce bite

Example Sentences

She decided to bite the apple.

اس نے سیب کاٹنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne seb kaatne ka faisla kiya.

Be careful, the dog may bite.

احتیاط کریں، کتا کاٹ سکتا ہے۔

Ehtiyaat karein, kutta kaat sakta hai.

He didn't bite into the challenge.

اس نے چیلنج کا سامنا کرنے میں ہار نہیں مانی۔

Us ne challenge ka samna karne mein haar nahi maani.

Easily Confused With

byte:A byte is a unit of digital information, while a bite refers to using teeth.

Word Family

bitten
verbکاٹا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a dog who bites and takes a 'bite' out of food.

Picture someone taking a big bite out of a delicious sandwich.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور چوری کی چالاکی، اور بے خوف شکار

Chor chori ki chaalaki, aur be khauf shikaar

The thief is clever in stealing, and boldly hunts.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "bītan" — to bite, to sting

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'bite' has been used in the English language since Old English times, evolving in spelling and usage.