biting
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
bit · ing
ˈbaɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. very cold or harsh
Significado en Español
cortante, mordaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cắn, châm chích
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Example Sentence
A biting wind blew across the field.
一阵刺骨的寒风吹过田野。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “biting”:
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A
piercing
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B
mild
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C
gentle
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D
soothing
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A — piercing.
“biting” means adj. very cold or harsh
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ winter wind cut right through their thin cotton coats.
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A
biting
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B
warm
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C
gentle
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D
mild
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A — biting.
“biting” means adj. very cold or harsh
Common questions about “biting”
What does “biting” mean?
biting — adj. very cold or harsh. In Chinese: 刺骨的，尖锐的.
How do you pronounce “biting”?
biting is pronounced /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bit · ing.
How do you use “biting” in a sentence?
A biting wind blew across the field. (一阵刺骨的寒风吹过田野。)
What are synonyms for “biting”?
sharp, harsh, piercing — all close in meaning to biting (adj. very cold or harsh).
Is “biting” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. biting appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
