MITE


Meaning of MITE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ maɪt ]

( mites)

1.

A mite means to a small extent or degree. It is sometimes used to make a statement less extreme.

I can’t help feeling just a mite uneasy about it...

= a bit, a touch

PHRASE : PHR adj / adv

2.

Mites are very tiny creatures that live on plants, for example, or in animals’ fur.

...an itching skin disorder caused by parasitic mites.

N-COUNT : usu pl

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