How Do You Spell BITTEN INTO?

Pronunciation: [bˈɪtən ˌɪntʊ] (IPA)

The phrase "bitten into" is spelled with three syllables: /ˈbɪt.ən ˈɪn.tu/. The first syllable is pronounced as "bit" with a short "i" sound, followed by a syllable that rhymes with "chin." The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the "nt" consonant cluster, and then a syllable that rhymes with "shoe." This phrase is commonly used to describe taking a bite out of something, such as an apple or a sandwich.

BITTEN INTO Meaning and Definition

1. "Bitten into" is a phrasal verb that refers to the act of taking a bite out of something, typically food, leaving a visible indentation or mark from teeth or jaws. It describes the action of penetrating or breaking through the surface of an object using teeth or jaws to remove or chew a piece from it.

   When an individual bites into something, they firmly grasp the item between their teeth and break it apart using pressure. This forceful action often results in an impression or dent being left behind on the object. The extent to which an object is "bitten into" may vary, depending on factors such as the hardness or softness of the material being bitten and the strength exerted by the individual.

   The phrase can be used literally when discussing food or edible items, such as biting into a crisp apple or a juicy burger. Figuratively, it can also be employed to describe the depth or strength of someone's grasp or understanding of a concept or situation. For instance, a person might say they have "bitten into" a complex problem or idea to express their deep engagement or thorough analysis of it. This figurative usage suggests going beyond superficial understanding to fully immerse oneself in the subject matter.

Common Misspellings for BITTEN INTO

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• nitten into
• hitten into
• gitten into
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• bjtten into
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• bityen into

Etymology of BITTEN INTO

The phrase "bitten into" is a compound verb phrase composed of the verb "bitten" and the preposition "into".

The word "bitten" is the past participle of the verb "bite", which originated from the Old English word "bitan". The verb "bite" has Germanic origins and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "bitaną".

The preposition "into" can be traced back to the Old English word "intō", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*intō" meaning "in, into".

In the phrase "bitten into", "bitten" implies the action of gnawing or sinking one's teeth into something, and "into" describes the direction or location to which the biting action is directed.