Definitions for mite

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Spelling: [mahyt]

IPA: /maɪt/

Mite is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 32 anagrams from letters in mite (eimt).

Definitions for mite

noun

1. any of numerous small to microscopic arachnids of the subclass Acari, including species that are parasitic on animals and plants or that feed on decaying matter and stored foods.
2. a contribution that is small but is all that a person can afford.
3. a very small sum of money.
4. a coin of very small value.
5. a very small object.
6. a very small creature.

adverb

1. to a small extent; somewhat (often preceded by a):

Origin of mite

before 1000; Middle English myte, Old English mīte; cognate with Middle Dutch mīte, Old High German miza midge

Examples for mite

Predicting Palestinian genocide of Jews under a one-state solution is a mite farfetched, I would submit.

OPEC meets in Vienna on Friday, a meeting that will, according to the Wall Street Journal, be a mite testy.

"Don't you worry one mite about me," she replied, in an even voice.

"It's not the least mite I'm blaming you, honey," said Katy.

An' you needn't, dear; for nothin' between us is changed a mite.

Not the greatest tragedy in the world, perhaps, but a mite sad.

This made him look a mite desperate and distinctly unpresidential.

Well, maybe a household name among the Twitterati, we who take ourselves a mite too seriously, but never mind.

I shouldn't wonder a mite if you'd got some o' them stomach troubles along with your cold.

I'll take one of 'em, if you say so, or I'll own it don't make a mite o' difference whose they be.