bane — a source of persistent annoyance or exasperation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a source of persistent annoyance or exasperation
Pronunciation (IPA): /beɪn/
Korean meaning: 골칫거리, 골치 아픈 존재
Korean pronunciation: 베인 (강세: 베인)
Example Sentences
- Traffic jams are the bane of city commuters everywhere.
- My little brother claims vegetables are the bane of his existence.
- Social media can be both a blessing and a bane for teenagers.
bane
NOUN//beɪn//
a source of persistent annoyance or exasperation
Persistent source of annoyance
Bane the mosquito brings pain - persistent annoyance driving you insane!
The endless rain becomes his daily bane and pain
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bane' meaning poison or harm, related to Germanic roots. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages and originally referred to a deadly poison or destructive influence.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Traffic jams are the bane of city commuters everywhere.”
“My little brother claims vegetables are the bane of his existence.”
“Social media can be both a blessing and a bane for teenagers.”
“Monday mornings are the bane of office workers worldwide.”
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