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bee

The word “bee” has 1 syllable: bee

It's pronounced as /bi/

What is synonym and antonym for bee?

In the thesaurus, “bee” has 38 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bee along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bee

Antonyms for bee

  • bird
  • butterfly
  • drone
  • hornet
  • human
  • mammal
  • predator
  • wasp

Meanings of bee

  • 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.
    2. A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
    3. A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
    4. A ring or torque; a bracelet.
    5. The name of the Latin-script letter B.
    6. (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.
  • verb
    1. Obsolete spelling of be.
    2. Past participle of be; been.

Example Sentences

  • A bee landed gently on the yellow flower.
  • The farmer watched a bee fly across the field.
  • She was frightened when a bee buzzed near her face.
  • Every bee in the garden seemed busy collecting nectar.
  • The child drew a smiling bee in his notebook.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bee, such as: bird, brainstorm, bumblebee, butterfly, caprice, capriciousness, communal gathering.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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