adj
Uncommon
bitten
BIHT-uhn
Bitten (adj) means having been bitten; marked or wounded by a bite. Example: “His arm was still sore where the dog had bitten him.”
adj
1
Having been bitten; marked or wounded by a bite.
"His arm was still sore where the dog had bitten him."
How to use bitten
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that has suffered a bite.
Common pairings
bitten by a bug
once bitten, twice shy
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Etymology
The past participle of "bite", formed with the old "-en" ending.
Rhymes for bitten
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What does “bitten” mean?
The word “bitten” means having been bitten; marked or wounded by a bite. In plain terms, describes something or someone that has suffered a bite.
How do you pronounce “bitten”?
“Bitten” is pronounced BIHT-uhn (/ˈbɪt.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “bitten” in a sentence?
Here is “bitten” used in a sentence: “His arm was still sore where the dog had bitten him.”
What part of speech is “bitten”?
“Bitten” is an adjective.
Is “bitten” a common word?
“Bitten” is an uncommon word in modern English.
