bane

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of bane with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

bane

(noun)

bane

(noun)

Meaning

a source of harm or ruin

Example

"For many students, exam stress can be the bane of their year."

Synonyms

cursescourgeblight

Antonyms

blessingadvantage

More about this word

Word origin: From Old English 'bana', meaning murderer.