noun Download 🔗Share Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari). Examples : "My dog keeps scratching; the vet said he probably has a mite infestation. " animal insect organism biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small coin formerly circulated in England, rated at about a third of a farthing. Examples : ""Back in the old days, even a mite, though tiny, could buy you a piece of candy." " history value economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lepton, a small coin used in Palestine in the time of Christ. Examples : "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. " religion history economy value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small weight; one twentieth of a grain. Examples : "The pharmacist carefully weighed the medicine, using a small mite of a grain to adjust the dosage. " mass amount unit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (sometimes used adverbially) Anything very small; a minute object; a very little quantity or particle Examples : "There's not a mite of sugar left in the jar. " amount thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (often used affectionately) A small or naughty person, or one you take pity on; rascal Examples : ""Oh, you little mite, you've covered yourself in mud again!" " family person character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
