BITES Meaning and
Definition
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Bites, as a noun, refer to small, sharp, or painful marks made on the skin or flesh, typically by an animal or insect's teeth or stinger. These marks are usually characterized by the puncturing or breaking of the skin, resulting in varying degrees of discomfort and sometimes injury. Bites can be caused by a wide range of creatures, including mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, snakes, dogs, or other wild or domesticated animals, each having their own specific characteristics and potential effects.
As a verb, "bites" is the third person singular form of the present tense of the verb "to bite." In this case, it is the action of applying pressure or force with the teeth, jaws, or mandibles to secure grip or inflict injury. The act of biting can occur in both animals and humans, and may encompass a variety of intentions or circumstances. Humans commonly bite into food to chew and consume it, while animals may bite to defend themselves, establish dominance, or for predatory purposes.
Figuratively, "bites" can also be used to express the negative or unpleasant experience of tasting or experiencing something undesirable, such as when food tastes bitter or has gone bad. Additionally, it can describe situations where someone has been deceived or subjected to an unpleasant outcome, as in the phrase "the consequences of one's actions come back to bite them."
Common Misspellings for BITES
Etymology of BITES
The word "bites" is derived from the Old English word "bitan", which means "to bite". It can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic word "beitaną" and the Proto-Indo-European root "bheid-", both of which also meant "to bite". The evolution of the word's spelling and pronunciation over time has led to its current form, "bites".
Idioms with the word BITES
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a barking dog never bites
The idiom "a barking dog never bites" means that a person who makes loud threats or boasts about their intentions is unlikely to follow through with their actions. It suggests that individuals who are all talk but no action are generally harmless and do not pose a real threat.
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barking dog never bites
The idiom "barking dog never bites" means that someone who makes loud threats or noise is unlikely to take any action, implying that their words are empty and they lack the ability or intention to follow through with their claims or aggression. Essentially, it suggests that someone who talks big is usually not a real threat.
Similar spelling words for BITES
- bitis,
- Bets,
- biotic,
- butts,
- bids,
- baits,
- bikes,
- bodes,
- bite,
- bats,
- bittick.
Conjugate verb Bites
CONDITIONAL
I
would bite
we
would bite
you
would bite
he/she/it
would bite
they
would bite
FUTURE
I
will bite
we
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you
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he/she/it
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have bitten
we
will have bitten
you
will have bitten
he/she/it
will have bitten
they
will have bitten
PAST
I
bit
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bit
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bit
PAST PERFECT
I
had bitten
we
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had bitten
PRESENT
I
bite
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bite
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bites
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bite
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have bitten
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I
am biting
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was biting
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