mosquito bite vs bite

bite vs mosquito bite

mosquito bite and bite both are nouns.

mosquito bite is not a verb while bite is a verb.

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

As nouns, bite is a hypernym of mosquito bite; that is, bite is a word with a broader meaning than mosquito bite:

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

Other hypernyms of mosquito bite include insect bite, sting.

mosquito bite (noun)	bite (noun)
a sting inflicted by a mosquito	the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
	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

mosquito bite (verb)	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 mosquito bite and bite

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