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"Bait" vs. "trap": lures and snares in language
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 13/10/2024, 18:00
Anwar Kareem 13/10/2024, 18:00English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "bait" and "trap" can be used in contexts involving catching or luring animals or people. They are often associated with hunting or strategies to deceive or capture.
What is different?
"Bait" typically refers to something used to lure or entice, while "trap" refers to a device or strategy used to capture.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Bait- He used worms as bait to catch fish.
- The detective laid a bait to catch the thief.
- The sales team offered a discount as bait for customers.
- The hunters set a trap to catch the rabbit.
- She realized too late that the job offer was a trap.
- The mouse fell into the trap set in the kitchen.
Difference
