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(ba-by-sat) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. Past tense of babysit, which means to take care of a child or children while the parents are temporarily away.

Example Sentence

She babysat her neighbor's children while they went out for dinner.

More Example Sentences

Last weekend, I babysat my little cousin and we played games all afternoon.

Synonyms

watched; cared for; looked after

Antonyms

neglected; ignored; abandoned

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