mites

noun

Definition of mitesnext
plural of mite
1
as in dwarves
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind the kitten was just a mite, hardly the size of my palm

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2
as in specks
a very small amount that speech didn't make a mite of sense

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  1. little
  2. shrimp
  3. particles
Noun
  • Forest’s manager is notorious for giving little away, but his body language spoke volumes: smiling, upbeat, eager to get going.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of little
Noun
  • Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Definition of shrimp
Noun
  • Short-term exposure to these particles has been linked to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis and premature mortality.
    Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Quantum computing uses subatomic particles that can be both simultaneously.
    Felix Salmon, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of particles
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