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Hive
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Simple meaning
What does Hive mean?
A hive is a home for bees.
Dictionary definition
A home or shelter for bees; as a verb, to gather or live together like bees in a hive.
Example sentences
Hive in a sentence
easy
The bees returned to the hive.
medium
A hive can be full of busy worker bees.
hard
A healthy hive depends on many bees working together in organized roles.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
empty spaceA place without a group or shelter.
solitudeBeing alone instead of gathered in a group.
Word family
Hive word family
Base word
hive
noun
hives
More than one hive.
noun
beehive
A home for bees.
verb
hived
Gathered or placed in a hive.
verb
hiving
Gathering or living in a hive.
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Practice 1
What is a hive?
A hive is where bees live and work together.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to hive?
Bees live in hives.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hive correctly?
Hive fits a sentence about bees and their home.
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