Bitten or Biten
Correct past participle “Bitten” vs wrong “Biten”.
Biten
Incorrect spelling - “Biten” is incorrect; missing double ‘t’.
"Biten" is a common misspelling of "Bitten". Always use "Bitten" when referring to the correct word.
Bitten
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Bitten” is past participle of “bite.”
Definition of Bitten
"Bitten": “Bitten” is past participle of “bite.”
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Bitten
- • nibbled
- • chewed
- • pierced
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The dog has bitten me.
"Correct:" She was bitten by a mosquito.
"Correct:" I have bitten my tongue.
"Correct:" He was bitten by the insect.
"Incorrect:" The dog has biten me.
"Incorrect:" She was biten by a mosquito.
"Incorrect:" I have biten my tongue.
"Incorrect:" He was biten by the insect.
Notes:
- • Double ‘t’ required.
- • Biten is wrong.
- • Think: bite → bitten.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Bitten.
Q: Why not biten?
A: Missing ‘t’.
Q: Meaning?
A: Past participle of bite.
Q: Trick?
A: Bite → Bitten.
Summary
“Bitten” is correct; “Biten” is wrong.