Hives

Pronunciation: /haɪvz/

Definitions of hives

noun a structure where bees live and store honey

Example Sentences

A1 She broke out in hives after eating shellfish for the first time.

A2 The doctor prescribed antihistamines to help with the hives.

B1 Stress can sometimes trigger hives in sensitive individuals.

B2 The hives on her arms were itchy and uncomfortable.

C1 The hives were a symptom of an underlying allergic reaction.

C2 The dermatologist recommended a special cream to treat the hives.

Examples of hives in a Sentence

formal The patient developed hives as a reaction to the medication.

informal I broke out in hives after eating that seafood.

slang I hate when I get those itchy hives from stress.

figurative The hives of gossip spread quickly throughout the small town.

Grammatical Forms of hives

• past tense: had
• plural: hives
• comparative: more hives
• superlative: most hives
• present tense: have
• future tense: will have
• perfect tense: have had
• continuous tense: having
• singular: hive
• positive degree: hive
• infinitive: to have
• gerund: having
• participle: having

Origin and Evolution of hives

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hives' originated from Old English, where it was known as 'hyfes' meaning 'skin eruption or rash'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'hives' has come to specifically refer to a skin condition characterized by red, raised welts or bumps, often caused by an allergic reaction or other factors.