bated
adjective /ˈbeɪtɪd/
/ˈbeɪtɪd/
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from the past participle of obsolete bate ‘restrain’, from abate.
Idioms Idioms
with bated breath
- (formal) feeling very anxious or excited
- We waited with bated breath for the winner to be announced.
- We waited for the decision with bated breath.