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Asterix Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Bite / bit into

Dear teachers,

is there a difference in meaning between

A) The snake bit his arm.
B) The snake bit in / into his arm.

According to my dictionary you may even use 'on' as a preposition here.
This sounds odd to me.

Thank you for your help!
  

Top answer

Asterix is there a difference in meaning Yes. Asterix A) The snake bit his arm. That's the more likely version.

— Teechr

  • Asterix is there a difference in meaning Yes.
  • Asterix A) The snake bit his arm.
  • That's the more likely version.
  • It suggests a quick strike by the snake.
  • Asterix B) The snake bit in / into his arm.
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Asterixis there a difference in meaning
Yes.
AsterixA) The snake bit his arm.
That's the more likely version. It suggests a quick strike by the snake.
AsterixB) The snake bit in / into his arm.
This suggests the snake was trying to eat his flesh!

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Thank you so much for your quick help and the valuable explanations!
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