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hive

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/haɪv/ · hive

A structure in which bees are kept and produce honey.

Meanings

nounformal

A structure in which bees are kept and produce honey.

ایک ڈھانچہ جس میں شہد کی مکھیوں کو رکھا جاتا ہے اور وہ شہد بناتی ہیں۔

چھتا

chhata

Synonyms

apiarybee housebee shelterمکھیوں کا گھرمکھیوں کا چھپرشہد کا چھتا

Common Collocations

  • bee hive
  • hive of activity
  • hive mentality

Example Sentences

The beekeeper opened the hive to collect honey.

شہد کا کٹا کھولنے کے لیے مکھیاں رکھنے والے نے چھتے کو کھولا۔

Shahd ka katta kholne ke liye makhiyan rakhne walay ne chhtay ko khola.

A hive can hold thousands of bees.

ایک چھتا ہزاروں مکھیوں کو رکھ سکتا ہے۔

Aik chhata hazaron makhiyon ko rakh sakta hai.

The sound of the hive was buzzing with activity.

چھتے کی آواز سرگرمی سے بھری ہوئی تھی۔

Chhtay ki awaz sargarmi se bhari hui thi.

Easily Confused With

live:Although 'live' refers to being alive or current, 'hive' specifically pertains to a structure for bees.

Word Family

hive up
verbچھتا بند کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of bees living together in a hive to remember the word.

Imagine a bustling hive filled with bees and honey.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hīf" — a shelter for bees

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'hive' has seen little change in form since its Old English roots, relating specifically to the structures built by bees.