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bite vs nibble

nibble vs bite

bite and nibble both are nouns.

bite and nibble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bite Yes No Yes No
nibble Yes No Yes No
As nouns, nibble is a hyponym of bite; that is, nibble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bite:
  • bite: the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
  • nibble: gentle biting
Other hyponyms of bite include munch, nip, pinch, peck.
As verbs, nibble is a hyponym of bite; that is, nibble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bite:
  • bite: to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
  • nibble: bite gently
Other hyponyms of bite include gnaw, bite off, snap at, snap, nip.
bite (noun) nibble (noun)
the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws gentle biting
a portion removed from the whole a small byte
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) nibble (verb)
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws eat intermittently; take small bites of
penetrate or cut, as with a knife bite off very small pieces
deliver a sting to bite gently
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
Difference between bite and nibble

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