Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bait
noun, verb
/beɪt/
Definition
Bait is something used to attract fish or other animals, typically to catch them. It can also refer to anything used to lure someone into a trap or a difficult situation.
Examples
- He used worms as bait to catch fish during the weekend trip.
- Don’t let them bait you into an argument.
- The fisherman always carries different types of bait for different fish.
Meaning
The term bait usually relates to something that is used to tempt or attract someone or something, often for capturing or ensnaring them.
Synonyms
- lure
- entice
- tempt
- hook
- decoy
