BIT (AT) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

bit (at)

verb

Definition of bit (at)

past tense of bite (at)

as in eroded

to consume or wear away gradually the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on

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Bigger paychecks sought While the economy may be showing signs of acceleration, stubborn inflation has eroded Americans’ take-home pay.

— Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Optimizing college for professional preparation also began to pull the two purposes apart, and eroded the unrepeatable social experience that college is supposed to provide.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

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