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bee

The correct spelling is bee.

How to pronounce bee

/ˈbiː/
noun

IPA: /ˈbiː/

Say it like: Bee

The correct spelling is bee. 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… For example: "geography bee"

Usage Examples

geography bee

Cride out, Now now Sir knight, shew what ye bee,

Meanings

noun

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

verb

  1. 1.Obsolete spelling of be
  2. 2.Past participle of be; been

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