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bees

The word “bees” has 1 syllable: bees

It's pronounced as /biz/

What is synonym and antonym for bees?

In the thesaurus, “bees” has 25 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for bees

Antonyms for bees

  • ants
  • beetles
  • birds
  • butterflies
  • flies
  • hornets
  • mosquitoes
  • moths
  • spiders
  • wasps

Meanings of bees

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The garden was full of bees collecting nectar from the flowers.
  • We could hear the buzzing of bees near the old tree.
  • Farmers rely on bees to help pollinate many crops.
  • The child watched the bees flying around the sunflower field.
  • Several bees entered the hive before sunset.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bees, such as: ants, beetles, birds, brainstorms, butterflies, caprices, conceits.

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