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Baited vs. Bated
Baited
Examples:
The trap was cleverly baited with a fresh piece of fish.His curiosity was baited by the promise of a hidden treasure.She baited her opponent with sharp and witty remarks.
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Bated
/ˈbeɪtəd/Examples:
He waited bated for the final announcement.With bated courage, she ventured into the dark cave.His mind was bated with thoughts of the unknown horizon.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Baited often relates to fishing, think about bait which is used to lure fish.
- Bated is rarely used, but when you encounter it, think of abate as it is a contraction for abated.
- Remember Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice — the phrase with bated breath.'
- Use baited when something is being set up to attract or trap, not when waiting impatiently.
- When you hold your breath in anticipation, you use bated.
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