bated

[US]/'betɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. anxiously, uneasily
Word Forms
Past Tensebated

Phrases & Collocations

bated breath

bated anticipation

bated emotions

Example Sentences

He waited for the announcement of the result of the competition with bated breath.

We waited for the judge's decision with bated breath.

For fear of disturbing others she spoke with bated breath.

he waited for a reply to his offer with bated breath.

We watched with bated breath as the lion moved slowly towards him.

The Chairman's remarks were so astounding that the audience listened to him with bated breath.

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