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Meaning of bee
The primary meaning of the word "bee" refers to a flying, social insect that is typically yellow and black and lives in colonies.
Etymology of bee
The word "bee" originates from Old English "bēo", which is also the source of the Modern English word "bee"
The Old English term is derived from Proto-Germanic "bīiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Biene"
The Proto-Germanic term is thought to be derived from Proto-Indo-European "bhi-", which meant "to quiver" or "to buzz"
Synonyms
Definitions
- A flying insect, typically yellow and black, that lives in colonies and makes honey
- Any of various similar insects, such as the bumblebee or solitary bee
- A person who is very busy or industrious
Usage Examples
- The bee flew from flower to flower collecting nectar.
- The beekeeper carefully removed the honeycomb from the beehive.
- She was as busy as a bee, working on multiple projects at once.
Antonyms
idler
loafer
sluggard
lazybones
sloth
couch potato
sedentary person
inactive person
unmotivated person
unenthusiastic person
apathetic person
lethargic person
sluggish person
indifferent person
uninterested person
bored person
listless person
languid person
torpid person