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bite vs wound

wound vs bite

bite and wound both are nouns.

bite is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

bite and wound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bite Yes No Yes No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, wound is a hypernym of bite; that is, wound is a word with a broader meaning than bite:
  • bite: a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
  • wound: an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
Other hypernyms of bite include lesion.
bite (noun) wound (noun)
the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws the act of inflicting a wound
a portion removed from the whole a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
a strong odor or taste property a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
wit having a sharp and caustic quality an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
(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 (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
bite (verb) wound (verb)
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws cause injuries or bodily harm to
penetrate or cut, as with a knife hurt the feelings of
deliver a sting to
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
Difference between bite and wound

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