Mite ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mite ( noun )

1. A small arachnid, often parasitic, that is closely related to the tick.
2. A small creature or insect, typically one that is considered a pest or nuisance.
3. A small amount or quantity.

Origin:

From middle english mite, from old english mīte, from proto-germanic *mītijō, from proto-indo-european *mey- "small".

Examples:

1. The farmer found out that the cows were infested with mites and treated them with pesticides.
2. The cheese was crawling with mites and was thrown away.
3. The book had a mite of truth in it but was mostly fiction.
4. The donation was only a mite compared to what was needed to complete the project.
5. The mite was too small to see with the naked eye.

(As a verb)

Mite ( verb )

1. A small arachnid, often parasitic, that is closely related to the tick.
2. A small creature or insect, typically one that is considered a pest or nuisance.
3. A small amount or quantity.

Origin:

From middle english mite, from old english mīte, from proto-germanic *mītijō, from proto-indo-european *mey- "small".

Examples:

1. The farmer found out that the cows were infested with mites and treated them with pesticides.
2. The cheese was crawling with mites and was thrown away.
3. The book had a mite of truth in it but was mostly fiction.
4. The donation was only a mite compared to what was needed to complete the project.
5. The mite was too small to see with the naked eye.