Bane

Pronunciation: /beɪn/

Definitions of bane

noun a person or thing that ruins or spoils something

Example Sentences

A1 For some people, public speaking is a bane.

A2 The constant noise from the construction site was a bane to the residents.

B1 Procrastination can be a bane to productivity.

B2 The lack of funding proved to be the bane of the project.

C1 Corruption has long been a bane on society.

C2 The rise of fake news is a bane to the credibility of journalism.

Examples of bane in a Sentence

formal The overpopulation of deer has become the bane of farmers in this region.

informal Mosquitoes are the bane of my existence during the summer.

slang That noisy neighbor is a real bane in my side.

figurative Procrastination is the bane of productivity.

Grammatical Forms of bane

• past tense: baned
• plural: banes
• comparative: more bane
• superlative: most bane
• present tense: bane
• future tense: will bane
• perfect tense: have bane
• continuous tense: is baneing
• singular: bane
• positive degree: bane
• infinitive: to bane
• gerund: baning
• participle: baned

Origin and Evolution of bane

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bane' originated from Old English 'bana' meaning 'killer' or 'slayer'. It was used in the context of something that causes harm or ruin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bane' has evolved to refer to something that causes misery or distress, rather than just physical harm or death.