Synonyms for

Bats

Verb / bæts / Another word for bats — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bats are flying mammals with fur-covered bodies and wings that are made of skin.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

blindness ignorance obscurity

Informal

cluelessness obliviousness ignorance

Literary

gloom shadows darkness

Antonyms

daylight sunshine clarity understanding enlightenment reason

Common collocations

  • bats in the belfry
  • blind as a bat
  • like a bat out of hell
  • a bat's ear
  • the bat cave
  • baseball bat
  • cricket bat

Word family

noun bat
verb bat

Usage note

The phrase 'bats in the belfry' refers to someone who is eccentric or crazy. 'Blind as a bat' means unable to see well.

Example sentences

  1. The bat flew around the cave.
  2. The bat uses echolocation to find its way in the dark.
  3. Bats sleep during the day and are active at night.
  4. Some bats eat insects, while others eat fruit or nectar.
  5. Bats are important pollinators for many plants.

Quotes

  • "I'm a big fan of vampire bats. They eat only at night, and they're bloodthirsty. I can relate to that." - Jarod Kintz
  • "I'm not afraid of bats or spiders. I'm afraid of what humans do to each other." - Marilyn Manson
  • "In reality, bats, with their amazing ability to consume insects, are among our best friends." - Merlin Tuttle

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