How Do You Spell HIVE?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪv] (IPA)

The word "hive" is spelled as /haɪv/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is made up of four sounds: the sound /h/, which is voiceless; the diphthong /aɪ/, which is a combination of the sounds /a/ and /ɪ/; and the sound /v/, which is voiced. The word refers to a structure used for housing bees or a group of people working towards a common goal. The spelling of "hive" is consistent with English orthography and follows typical pronunciation rules.

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HIVE Meaning and Definition

  1. Hive is a noun that refers to a structure or dwelling created by bees for their colony. It is typically made of beeswax and honeycomb, serving as a home where bees live and store their honey. Hives are carefully constructed and organized, consisting of numerous hexagonal cells where bees lay eggs, raise their young, store pollen, and produce honey.

    In a broader sense, hive can also signify any human-made or natural structure that serves as a home or communal space for a group of organisms. For instance, it can describe the nest or dwelling of insects such as ants or wasps. Additionally, hive can refer to a place where people gather together, work collectively, or engage in a specific activity. This usage is particularly common when referring to a bustling and busy environment, characterized by a high level of activity, such as a beehive of industry or a hive of activity.

    Furthermore, hive can be used metaphorically to describe a crowd or group of people, typically in a negative light. It implies a sense of conformity, lack of individuality, or followership, suggesting a group of people acting in unison or blindly following a leader or a certain ideology.

    Overall, hive primarily signifies the dwelling constructed by bees, but it has extended metaphorical uses in relation to human activities and gatherings as well.

  2. • A kind of box or basket in which the domestic bees store their honey; a swarm of bees; any company of persons numerous and industrious.
    • To collect into a hive; to take shelter together.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of HIVE

The word "hive" originated from the Old English word "hȳf". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hūbiz", which means "beehive". This term is further related to the Old Norse word "húfr", the Old High German word "huoba", and the Gothic word "hūfs", all with similar meanings of a beehive. Ultimately, the Proto-Germanic root "hū-" and the Indo-European root "*keu-", from which it derives, are associated with the concept of swelling or gathering, reflecting the idea of a beehive as a gathering place for bees.

Idioms with the word HIVE

  • hive off The idiom "hive off" means to separate or remove a portion of a larger entity or organization to create a new and independent entity. It typically refers to the process of dividing a company or its subsidiaries into separate entities, usually for the purpose of selling them or focusing on different areas of business.
  • hive of activity The idiom "hive of activity" refers to a place or situation that is bustling, busy, and full of energetic or frenzied activity. It describes a location or environment where numerous tasks, events, or people are actively engaged, much like the constant buzz of a beehive.

Similar spelling words for HIVE

Plural form of HIVE is HIVES

Conjugate verb Hive

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hived
you would have hived
he/she/it would have hived
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they would have hived
I would have hive
you would have hive
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been hiving
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would hive
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be hiving
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FUTURE

I will hive
you will hive
he/she/it will hive
we will hive
they will hive

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you hive
we let´s hive

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hive

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hiving
you were hiving
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PAST PARTICIPLE

hived

PAST PERFECT

I had hived
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they had hived

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hiving
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we had been hiving
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PRESENT

I hive
you hive
he/she/it hives
we hive
they hive

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hiving
you are hiving
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we are hiving
they are hiving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hiving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hived
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hiving
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it hive

SIMPLE PAST

I hived
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