noun
mite
myt
noun
1
A tiny eight-legged creature related to ticks, often too small to see clearly.
"Dust mites can trigger allergies in sensitive people."
2
A very small amount or a tiny bit of something.
"He's a mite too proud for his own good."
How to Use Mite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the microscopic arachnid, or an old-fashioned word meaning "a small amount."
Common pairings
dust mite
a mite annoyed
Word Forms
mites plural
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Etymology
From Old English mīte, "tiny insect," from a root meaning "to cut" — the idea of something cut very small.