bite vs mosquito bite

mosquito bite vs bite

bite and mosquito bite both are nouns.

bite is a verb but mosquito bite is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bite	Yes	No	Yes	No
mosquito bite	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, mosquito bite is a hyponym of bite; that is, mosquito bite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bite:

bite: a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
mosquito bite: a sting inflicted by a mosquito

Other hyponyms of bite include bee sting, flea bite.

bite (noun)	mosquito bite (noun)
the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws	a sting inflicted by a mosquito
a portion removed from the whole
a strong odor or taste property
wit having a sharp and caustic quality
(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
a light informal meal
a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin

bite (verb)	mosquito bite (verb)
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
penetrate or cut, as with a knife
deliver a sting to
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

Difference between bite and mosquito bite

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