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"You were bitting by mosquitoes" vs "you were bitten by mosquitoes"

The correct phrase is "you were bitten by mosquitoes." The incorrect phrase "you were bitting by mosquitoes" uses the wrong form of the verb. The correct form uses "bitten" as the past participle of the verb "bite."

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

You were bitting by mosquitoes

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • you were bitten by mosquitoes
  • mosquitoes were biting you
  • you got bitten by mosquitoes
  • you were being bitten by mosquitoes
  • you were getting bitten by mosquitoes

you were bitten by mosquitoes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a past action where someone was harmed by mosquitoes.

Examples:

  • You were bitten by mosquitoes all night.
  • She was bitten by mosquitoes while camping.
  • He was bitten by mosquitoes despite using insect repellent.
  • The children were bitten by mosquitoes during the picnic.
  • I was bitten by mosquitoes on my hike.

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