Synonyms of bites

bites 1 of 2

noun

plural of bite

as in mouthfuls

a small piece or quantity of food

had only a bite to eat before rushing off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mouthfuls
• tastes
• nibbles
• snacks
• morsels
• tidbits
• nuggets
• bits
• chews
• gulps
• licks
• medallions
• canapés
• appetizers
• collops
• crumbs
• particles
• dashes
• noisettes
• swallows
• shreds
• noshes
• touches
• pinches
• dribbles
• snippets
• flecks
• drops
• specks
• laps
• hints
• spots
• scraps
• snips
• motes
• sprinklings
• dabs
• nubbins
• suspicions
• driblets
• scruples
• swigs
• tittles
• smidgens
• hors d'oeuvres
• traces

bites

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bite, informal + sometimes impolite

as in sucks

to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sucks
• smells
• stinks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rocks
• rules

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bites

Noun

Phil Rosenthal has travelled the world in search of the best bites. — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2026

Everything from light bites to sit-down meals were paired with exceptional local wines. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

The phenomenal success in the bites format gave the idea for Smash to go all in, now releasing new Mini Bites–the same nut butter and jelly poppables, just half the size, ideal for lunchboxes. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In the end, the key is finding a popper that works for your fishing style and gets bites in your area. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026

Longworth pitched her own book on Holman, but there were no bites. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 July 2026

Second, the expanding habitat of ticks could be leading to more bites and consequently more cases of the allergy. — Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026

The itchy bug bites on my arm and the freckles appearing on my nose indicate that summer is back in full swing. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 July 2026

The rest of the meal is all about minimal-prep sides my kids would never take more than a few bites of. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

Verb

The law lets states send Amber Alert-style warnings when a shark bites someone nearby, aiming to keep unsuspecting swimmers out of the water during rare but dangerous events. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

An unprovoked shark attack is defined by ISAF as when a shark bites a human in its own habitat without any provocation by the human. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Dog bites your eye and JUST your eye. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026

If a black widow bites you and the bite is not dry, the venom will cause pain by interfering with your nerve endings. — Eva Flowe may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026

The snakes continue squirming in his grasp, and one bites him. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026

Dog bites your eye and JUSt your eye. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 May 2026

What will the halo and aspirational car space look like when the last V12 finally bites the dust? — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026

Once an octopus ambushes and bites its prey, the venom in its saliva paralyzes the prey, allowing the octopus to consume it. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026