bee

/ˈbiː/

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Definition

A bee is a small flying insect known for its black and yellow stripes. Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey and pollinate plants, helping them grow. There are many kinds of bees, such as honeybees and bumblebees.

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"bee" as noun

1 - A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.

"bee" as noun

1 - A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.

2 - A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.

"bee" as noun

1 - A ring or torque; a bracelet.

"bee" as verb

1 - Obsolete spelling of be

2 - Past participle of be; been

"bee" as noun

1 - The name of the Latin-script letter B.

"bee" as noun

1 - (usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.

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Synonyms

1 - apiary

2 - hive

3 - wasp

4 - ruche

5 - competition

6 - contest

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Antonyms

1 - Antonym: predator

2 - enemy

3 - foe

4 - opponent

5 - rival

6 - adversary

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Examples in Context

1 - Her constant multitasking and buzzing energy make the bee her clear spirit animal.

1 - Su multitarea constante y energía zumbante hacen de la abeja su claro animal espiritual.

2 - Yesterday, I felt a sharp sting when a bee landed on my arm.

2 - Ayer sentí un agudo pinchazo cuando una abeja se posó en mi brazo.

3 - I was just another shiny bee in a hive dripping with money.

3 - Yo no era más que otra abejita en una colmena rebosante de dinero.

4 - Bees prefer a bee house that is elevated to avoid ground predators.

4 - Las abejas prefieren una colmena elevada para evitar depredadores del suelo.

5 - After researching, I decided to build my own bee house this summer.

5 - Después de investigar, decidí construir mi propia colmena este verano.

6 - She felt a sudden sting in her ankle when she stepped on a bee .

6 - Sintió un repentino pinchazo en el tobillo cuando pisó una abeja .

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