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hive

The correct spelling is hive.

How to pronounce hive

/haɪv/
noun

IPA: /haɪv/

Say it like: Hiv-e

The correct spelling is hive. A structure, whether artificial or natural, for housing a swarm of honeybees. For example: "to hive a swarm of bees"

Usage Examples

to hive a swarm of bees

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A structure, whether artificial or natural, for housing a swarm of honeybees.
  2. 2.The bees of one hive; a swarm of bees.
  3. 3.A place swarming with busy occupants; a crowd.
  4. 4.A section of the registry.

verb

  1. 1.To enter or possess a hive.
  2. 2.To form a hive-like entity.
  3. 3.To collect into a hive.
  4. 4.To store in a hive or similarly.
  5. 5.To take shelter or lodgings together; to reside in a collective body.

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