bitten

Verb

bite (third-person singular simple present bites, present participle biting, simple past bit, past participle bitten or bit)

1. (transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
   • As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is.
2. (transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
3. (intransitive) To attack with the teeth.
   • That dog is about to bite!
4. (intransitive) To behave aggressively; to reject advances.
   • If you see me, come and say hello. I don't bite.
5. (intransitive) To take hold; to establish firm contact with.
   • I needed snow chains to make the tires bite.
6. (intransitive) To have significant effect, often negative.
   • For homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages, rising interest will really bite.

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