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- Dictionaryhive/hīv/
noun
- 1. a beehive.
- 2. a place in which people are busily occupied: "the kitchen became a hive of activity"
verb
- 1. place (bees) in a hive: "smoke is used to subdue bees when taking and hiving a swarm"
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Learn the noun and verb meanings of hive, a word related to honeybees and their nests. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related phrases of hive.
Hive can mean a structure where bees live, or a group of bees living there. It can also mean a skin condition with red raised areas. See more meanings, idioms, and examples of hive.
Learn the meaning of hive as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A hive is a shelter for bees, a place of activity, or a teeming crowd.
Definitions of hive. noun. a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree. synonyms: beehive. see more. noun. a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees. synonyms: beehive. see more. noun. a teeming multitude. see more. verb. gather into a hive. “The beekeeper hived the swarm” see more. verb. store, like bees.
Learn the meaning of hive as a noun for a beehive or a group of bees, and see how to use it in sentences. Find out how to say hive in different languages and explore related words and phrases.
Learn the different meanings and uses of the word hive, from a structure for bees to a place of activity or a skin condition. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and translations of hive.
A hive is a structure or nest for bees, or a colony of bees living in it. It can also mean a place of great activity or a swarming multitude. See different sources and synonyms for hive.
