nounπShareAny of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari)."My dog keeps scratching; the vet said he probably has a mite infestation. "animalinsectorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing.""Back in the old days, even a mite, though tiny, could buy you a piece of candy." "historyvalueeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lepton, a small coin used in Palestine in the time of Christ."The poor widow gave only a mite to the temple treasury, but Jesus said her offering was more valuable than the rich people's large donations. "religionhistoryeconomyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small weight; one twentieth of a grain."The pharmacist carefully weighed the medicine, using a small mite of a grain to adjust the dosage. "massamountunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes used adverbially) Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle"There's not a mite of sugar left in the jar. "amountthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often used affectionately) A small or naughty person, or one you take pity on; rascal""Oh, you little mite, you've covered yourself in mud again!" "familypersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
