Meaning of the word hive in English

What does hive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hive

US /haɪv/

UK /haɪv/

a beehive

Example:

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The beekeeper carefully opened the hive to check on the bees.

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A swarm of bees left their old hive to find a new home.

Synonym:

beehive apiary

a place bustling with activity

Example:

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The market was a real hive of activity on Saturday mornings.

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The office became a hive of excitement as the news broke.

Synonym:

hub center hotbed nexus

to gather together and move in a mass

Example:

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The crowd began to hive around the celebrity.

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Tourists hived into the museum as soon as it opened.

Synonym:

swarm congregate flock gather

Related Word:

hives a hive of activity hive off