sting

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used for inflicting pain or causing a sharp sensation, such as a bee sting or a nettle sting.

  - "He was stung by a bee on his arm."
  - "The nettle left a painful sting on her skin."

• verb

  To pierce or penetrate with a sharp point or edge, as in 'sting a target with an arrow'.

  - "The archer stung his target with the arrow."
  - "The bee stung the intruder who disturbed its nest."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /stɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

stinger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sting
thing , king , ring , cling , sing

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Homonyms

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1. Sting (en) : A type of marine animal with a long, venomous tail, commonly known as a stingray.
   

2. Sting (en) : A type of musical instrument used to produce a high-pitched sound, often made from glass or metal.
   

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Homophones

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1. thing
   

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Variants

List of all variants of sting that leads to same result
sting , stinging , stingingly , stings , stung , sting for , stinging for , stings for , stung for

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Forms

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stings, stung, stings (present tense, third person singular)

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Etymology

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Old English stingan, from sting, a prick, a point; akin to stingan to prick, sting, and stengan to thrust.

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Trivia

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1. The average bee stings only once in its lifetime.

2. The term 'sting operation' refers to a covert police investigation.

3. The word 'sting' is also used in the context of finance, where a 'sting' refers to a hidden charge or fee.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bee sting: A venomous injection from a bee or wasp, which can cause pain, swelling, and allergic reactions.

2. Nettle sting: A painful sensation caused by contact with the tiny hairs of a nettle plant, which release histamines and other chemicals.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sting' is used metaphorically to describe a sharp remark or insult. In art, it is often depicted as a bee or a nettle, symbolizing pain or discomfort. In music, the word 'sting' is used in the title of songs that convey a sense of pain or sharpness.

How to Memorize "sting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bee stinging a flower or a nettle leaf, and imagine the sensation of pain or discomfort.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sting' with pain, sharpness, or discomfort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sally Stings Snakes' to remember the spelling of 'sting'.

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