snap vs bite

snap and bite both are nouns.

snap and bite both are verbs.

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

As verbs, bite is a hypernym of snap; that is, bite is a word with a broader meaning than snap:

snap: bring the jaws together
bite: to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

Other hypernyms of snap include seize with teeth.

snap (noun)	bite (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands	the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back	a portion removed from the whole
any undertaking that is easy to do	a strong odor or taste property
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand	wit having a sharp and caustic quality
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound	(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera	a light informal meal
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed	a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
a sudden sharp noise	a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
a sudden breaking	a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather

snap (verb)	bite (verb)
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension	to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
close with a snapping motion	penetrate or cut, as with a knife
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone	deliver a sting to
record on photographic film	cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
to grasp hastily or eagerly
separate or cause to separate abruptly
cause to make a snapping sound
put in play with a snap
bring the jaws together
lose control of one's emotions
move or strike with a noise
move with a snapping sound
make a sharp sound

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