Basic Details
Word: Biting
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of bite)
Meaning: To use your teeth to cut into something.
Synonyms: Chewing, gnawing, snapping
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Biting sarcasm: Sharp or cutting remarks that can hurt someone's feelings. Example: "His biting sarcasm was clear when he mocked my new haircut."
- Bitten by the travel bug: To have a strong desire to travel. Example: "After visiting Paris, she was bitten by the travel bug and wanted to see more of the world."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The dog was biting playfully at the frisbee as it flew through the air.
Example 2: She accidentally bit her tongue while chewing on a piece of hard candy.
Example 3: The biting cold wind made us want to stay indoors all day.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some animals, like frogs and snakes, use biting as a way to defend themselves or catch their food? Their bites can sometimes be very powerful!
Famous Quote
"The tongue is mightier than the sword; and so is a biting comment." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "biting" mean?
a) To swim in water
b) To use your teeth to cut into something
c) To jump high
d) To walk quickly
Answer: b) To use your teeth to cut into something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "biting"?
a) Dancing
b) Chewing
c) Singing
d) Running
Answer: b) Chewing
3. Which sentence uses "biting" correctly?
a) The biting wind made us shiver with cold.
b) The boy was biting the tree.
c) The dog biting flew across the yard.
d) The girl was biting in the race.
Answer: a) The biting wind made us shiver with cold.
4. Which idiom means to be sharp or hurtful in speech?
a) Bitten by the travel bug
b) Biting sarcasm
c) Walking on eggshells
d) Jumping on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Biting sarcasm
5. What is the opposite of "biting"?
a) Soft
b) Loud
c) Fast
d) Tall
Answer: a) Soft
