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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" relates to bait, like using something to attract fish.
- "Bated" comes from "abate," meaning to lessen or reduce, often used with breath to imply holding breath in anticipation.
- Remember bait with an i is something used in fishing, while bate with no i is about waiting or anticipation.
- Think of "bait" and "wait" — bait starts and wait ends with an i, but bated doesn't.
- If theres an i' in it, you’re dealing with something fishy—literally.
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