bated
/ˈbeɪtɪd/
Meanings
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adjective
Having or showing anxiety or excitement, typically while waiting for something to happen.
- "The audience was bated as they waited for the actor's entrance."
- "The hunter was bated by the scent of his prey."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with batedcreated , fated , gated , hated , mated , staged , waited
Variants
List of all variants of bated that leads to same resultbate , bated , bates , bating , with bated breath
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English batan ‘bait, lure, deceive, tempt’
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'bated' is related to the word 'bait'.
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In old English, 'bated' meant 'to lure or deceive'.
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The word 'bated' is often used in literature and poetry to describe the feeling of anticipation or suspense.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
anticipation: The feeling of excitement or anxiety while waiting for something to happen.
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suspense: A situation in which the outcome of something is uncertain.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'bated' is often used in literature and poetry to describe the feeling of anticipation or suspense. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character says, 'The spirit that I have seen may be the devil; and the devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape; yea, and perhaps outwit me to do me harm.' (Act III, Scene 4).
How to Memorize "bated"
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visualize
- Imagine a baited hook, waiting for a fish to bite.
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associate
- Associate the word 'bated' with the feeling of excitement or anxiety before something happens.
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mnemonics
- Remember the phrase 'Baited breath, bated heart' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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