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Meaning of afterbite | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Something that lingers after it is bitten, especially a smatch or flavour; aftertaste.
  2. That which returns with a memory, usually one that is bitter or painful
    broadly, figuratively

Examples

“She's dressed exactly like Faith, her hair winched into the same yellow braids. She can still feel the afterbite of Delle's nails as she raked the hair back, complaining.”
“That is a marvelous month to start, particularly in the North where some April days sting with the afterbite of winter and others glow with summer promise.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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