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“Bees” or “Bise”

Overview

bees / bise are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

bees: (noun) any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species. (noun) a social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions.

bise: (noun) a dry cold north wind in southeastern France.

Pronunciation

bees: b·IY·z

bise: b·AY·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “bees”

  • Workers, Mortuary Bees, a H.I.V.E.
  • …eggs and queen and worker bees come from fertilized eggs.
  • …first eggs laid by queen bees develop into drones if her…
  • …on the bodies of honey bees.
  • About 30 species of bees have been identified and 100…
  • Killer Bees, H.I.V.E.
  • Category:Salt Lake City Bees players
  • …jungle), insects (for example, wild bees near their beehive), other shy…
  • …frogs, chameleons, scorpions, snakes, ants, bees, and crickets.
  • …for pollinators, such as honey bees and hummingbirds.

Examples of “bise”



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