bated vs baited
Homophones/Homonyms
Words that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
bated vs baited
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & HomonymsWords that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
bated
in phrase 'with bated breath' — in great suspense
baited
with bait attached; trapped using bait
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Examples
bated
"She waited with bated breath for the verdict."
baited
"The traps were baited with cheese."
Mnemonic Tricks
bated
Bated = 'bated breath' = held, in suspense.
baited
Baited = bait used to lure (fishing).
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