Vocabulary Spotlight
Bait
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition: चारा (chaara) – A lure used to attract, or the act of luring or provoking someone.
Pronunciation
[beyt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Entice – आकर्षित करना (aakarshit karna)
Related Words
Hook – हुक (huk)
Word Origin
“Bait” Old Norse bhasha ke “beita” shabd se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to cause to bite” ya prerit karna.
– “Bait” comes from the Old Norse word “beita,” meaning “to cause to bite” or provoke.
Word Family
Noun: Bait – चारा (chaara)
Verb: Baiting – उकसाना (ukasana)
Usage Examples
1. Usne fish ko pakadne ke liye bait ka istemaal kiya.
– He used bait to catch the fish.
2. Media ne unhe provoke karne ke liye bait ki tarah sawaal pucha.
– The media asked questions as bait to provoke him.
Cultural Note
India mein “bait” ka use fishing aur hunting ke liye hota hai, par yeh metaphorically kisi ko provoke ya trap karne ke liye bhi istemaal kiya ja sakta hai.
In Context
“Bait” word real chaare ya provoke karne ke act ko describe karne ke liye use hota hai, jaise social media par kisi ko provoke karna.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bait” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bait” shabd ka origin kis language se hai?