Meaning of the word bait in English
What does bait mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bait
US /beɪt/
UK /beɪt/
Noun
food or other enticement used to attract fish or other animals, or to lure someone into a trap
Example:
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He put some worms on the hook as bait.
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The offer of a free gift was just bait to get people to sign up.
Verb
to deliberately annoy or taunt someone
Example:
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The children continued to bait the dog with sticks.
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He tried to bait me into an argument, but I refused.