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bait

Pronunciation: [beɪt]

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Learn how to use bait in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “fishing”

(noun) bait is food or a special item used to attract fish so that they will bite the hook. Imagine you want to catch a fish; you use bait to make them interested.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch more fish in the lake.

Example

Without any bait, they couldn't catch a single fish that day.

Example

What kind of bait do you need to catch trout?

Context: “fishing”

(verb) to bait means to put food or an attractive item on a hook to catch fish. It’s like getting everything ready so the fish will want to nibble.

Example

She carefully baited the hook before casting it into the water.

Example

He forgot to bait his hook, so he didn’t catch anything.

Example

Did you remember to bait the hook before we started fishing?

Context: “tricking”

(verb) to bait someone means to tease or provoke them to get a reaction. It’s like playfully trying to get someone upset.

Example

The kids baited their friend by pretending to have his favorite toy.

Example

She didn’t bait her brother; she just wanted to play nicely.

Example

Why do you always bait your friends when you are bored?

How to pronounce bait

Pronunciation: [beɪt]

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