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

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that has suffered a bite.

Common pairings

bitten by a bug once bitten, twice shy

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The past participle of "bite", formed with the old "-en" ending.

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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.