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Uncommonbee
The correct spelling is bee.
How to pronounce bee
/ˈbiː/
nounIPA: /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.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.
verb
- 1.Obsolete spelling of be
- 2.Past participle of be; been
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