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Mite - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A mite is a tiny arachnid, often microscopic, that can be found in soil, plants, or as a parasite on animals. It can also refer to a very small amount of something.

mite

/maɪt/ /maɪt/

Definition:

A tiny arachnid or a very small amount.

Synonyms:

speck, particle, bit, atom

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

giant, abundance

Common Collocations:

dust mite, mite infestation, microscopic mite

Derivatives:

mites, mitelike

Usage Tips:

Use "mite" for small creatures or quantities; avoid confusion with "might."

Common Phrases:

a mite tired, not a mite of evidence, the widow's mite

Etymology:

Old English "mīte," from Proto-Germanic *mītǭ, meaning small insect or coin.

Examples:

  • 1. The dust mite is too small to see.
  • 2. She added a mite of sugar to her tea.
  • 3. He felt a mite nervous before the speech.
  • 4. The old book was full of mites.

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