Definition

To live in a place with many others, often in a busy or crowded way.

Example

The children love to hive together in the playroom after school.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how bees hive together in their colonies?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they all work as a team.

I wonder if living like that would make us more productive.

Maybe! Being in a close community could definitely help us stay motivated.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A structure where bees live and produce honey, often filled with many bees and their activities.

Example

The beekeeper checked the hive for honey production.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a hive up close?

Yes, I went to a bee farm last summer!

That's awesome! What did the hive look like?

Definition

To gather or store something, especially honey, in a structure where bees live.

Example

The beekeeper will hive the honey after the summer season.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they hive the honey from the beehives?

Yeah, it's fascinating to watch them work.

I heard they need to hive it carefully to keep it fresh.

Root Explanation

The word 'hive' originates from Old English 'hif', meaning a dwelling or shelter for bees. It refers specifically to the structure where bees live and produce honey.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'shelter' for bees — that's what a hive is, a place where they dwell and work.

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