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bait
A2
noun
Usage:
97%
lure, animal food
Translation: lure, animal food
Pronunciation: /beɪt/
Meaning: food or another substance used to attract fish or animals

This meaning refers to something placed on a hook or in a trap to attract an animal.

He put fresh bait on the hook.

The trap contained cheese as bait.

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B1
figurative noun
Usage:
88%
temptation, lure
Translation: temptation, lure
Pronunciation: /beɪt/
Meaning: something used to tempt a person into an action or trap

This figurative meaning refers to an offer, statement, or opportunity designed to attract or deceive someone.

The fake prize was bait for the scam.

Do not take the bait in online arguments.

3
A2
verb
Usage:
91%
lure, prepare a trap
Translation: lure, prepare a trap
Pronunciation: /beɪt/
Meaning: to put bait on a hook or in a trap

This meaning refers to preparing fishing equipment or a trap with something attractive to an animal.

She baited the hook with a worm.

The ranger baited the humane trap.

4
B2
verb
Usage:
75%
provoke, taunt
Translation: provoke, taunt
Pronunciation: /beɪt/
Meaning: to deliberately annoy or provoke someone

This meaning refers to intentionally making someone angry or encouraging a hostile reaction.

The crowd baited the opposing players.

He kept baiting her with rude remarks.

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