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mite

noun · verb

Simple meaning

Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina.

Pronunciation

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myt
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmaɪt

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

  2. sometimes used adverbially

    Any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods

  3. colloquialoften as a term of endearment

    A small or naughty person, or one people take pity on; rascal.

  4. sometimes used adverbially

    Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle.

  5. A lepton, a small coin used in Judea in the time of Christ.

  6. A small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing.

verb

  1. Eye dialect spelling of might.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

Used this way, mite is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Inflected forms

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  • miterverbInflected form

    Bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • mite boxnounCompound term

    Box for collecting alms, especially one in a church.

  • miter boxnounCompound term

    Hand tool for guiding handsaws in making crosscuts or miter joints.

  • miter jointnounCompound term

    Joint that forms a corner.

  • miter mushroomnounCompound term

    A helvella with a saddle-shaped fertile part and creamy color.

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Synonyms

Sense: any of many minute arachnids which

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