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hurt vs bite

bite vs hurt

hurt and bite both are nouns.

hurt is an adjective but bite is not an adjective.

hurt and bite both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
bite Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bite is a hyponym of hurt; that is, bite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hurt:
  • hurt: any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
  • bite: a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
As verbs, bite is a hyponym of hurt; that is, bite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hurt:
  • hurt: be the source of pain
  • bite: cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
Other hyponyms of hurt include burn, sting, burn, itch, hunger, thirst, act up, throb, shoot.
hurt (noun) bite (noun)
the act of damaging something or someone the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
a damage or loss a portion removed from the whole
feelings of mental or physical pain a strong odor or taste property
psychological suffering wit having a sharp and caustic quality
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury (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
hurt (adjective) bite (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
hurt (verb) bite (verb)
give trouble or pain to to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
be in pain penetrate or cut, as with a knife
cause damage or affect negatively deliver a sting to
hurt the feelings of cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
cause emotional anguish or make miserable
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between hurt and bite

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