Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Beef

noun
/biːf/

the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food; also a complaint or dispute

"He ordered a plate of grilled beef for dinner."

noun
/ˈbiːlaɪn/

a straight, direct route to a destination

"He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party."

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beer

noun
/bɪər/

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

"He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar."

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Beet

noun
/biːt/

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

"Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad."

noun
/ˈbiː.təl/

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

"The black beetle scurried across the garden path."

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befit

verb
/bɪˈfɪt/

to be suitable for; to be appropriate to

"Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion."

adjective
/bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person

"He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion."

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befog

verb
/bɪˈfɒɡ/

to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist

"His mind was befogged by exhaustion."

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befogged

adjective
/bɪˈfɒɡd/

Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.

"His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting."

verb
/bɪˈfuːl/

to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish

"The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises."

preposition/adverb/conjunction
/bɪˈfɔːr/

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

"She arrived before the meeting started."

adverb
/bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

"We prepared everything beforehand."

verb
/bɪˈfaʊl/

to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt

"The factory waste befouled the river."

verb
/bɪˈfrɛnd/

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

"She befriended the new student at school."

verb
/bɪˈfʌdəl/

to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly

"The complex instructions befuddled the students."

adjective
/bɪˈfʌdld/

confused, unable to think clearly

"He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions."

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beg

verb
/bɛɡ/

to ask for something earnestly or desperately

"The child begged his mother for a toy."

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beget

verb
/bɪˈɡɛt/

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

"Violence begets more violence."

noun
/ˈbeɡər/

a person who lives by asking for money or food

"The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms."

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begin

verb
/bɪˈɡɪn/

To start something; to perform the first part of an action.

"They will begin the project tomorrow."

noun
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

The start or first part of something.

"The beginning of the story was very interesting."

verb
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly

"She did not begrudge him his success."

verb
/bɪˈɡaɪl/

to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way

"She beguiled the audience with her storytelling."

noun
/bɪˈhɑːf/

as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone

"She accepted the award on behalf of her team."

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verb
/bɪˈheɪv/

To act or conduct oneself in a particular way.

"Children should learn how to behave in public."

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behavior

noun
/bɪˈheɪvjər/

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

"The teacher praised her good behavior in class."

adjective
/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

relating to the way a person or animal acts

"The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns."

noun
/bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves

"His behaviour at the meeting was very professional."

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behead

verb
/bɪˈhɛd/

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

"The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment."

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noun
/bɪˈhiːməθ/

something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization or creature

"The tech giant grew into a behemoth that dominated the industry."

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Behind

preposition/adverb
/bɪˈhaɪnd/

At or to the back of something; in a position further back.

"The cat is hiding behind the curtain."

verb
/bɪˈhoʊld/

to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive

"She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills."

adjective
/bɪˈhoʊldən/

indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help

"He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance."

verb
/bɪˈhuːv/

to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do

"It would behoove you to study before the exam."

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behooves

verb
/bɪˈhuːvz/

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

"It behooves every citizen to follow the law."

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behove

verb
/bɪˈhəʊv/

British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary

"It would behove the company to listen to its customers."

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Being

noun/verb
/ˈbiːɪŋ/

Existence; the state of living; a living creature.

"Kindness is part of being human."

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belabor

verb
/bɪˈleɪbər/

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

"The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless."

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belabour

verb
/bɪˈleɪbə/

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

"The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it."

verb
/bɪˈleɪt/

to delay or make late

"Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party."

adjective
/bɪˈleɪtɪd/

coming or happening later than expected or usual

"She sent me a belated birthday card."

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belay

verb
/bɪˈleɪ/

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

"The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly."

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belch

verb; noun
/beltʃ/

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

"After drinking the soda, he belched loudly."

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Bele

noun
/ˈbeɪleɪ/

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

"The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh."

verb
/bɪˈliːɡər/

to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces

"The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers."

noun
/ˈbɛlfri/

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

"The church belfry housed a large bronze bell."

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belie

verb
/bɪˈlaɪ/

To give a false impression of something; to contradict.

"His calm face belied his inner anxiety."

noun
/bɪˈliːf/

an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof

"Her belief in kindness inspired many people."

adjective
/bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

"Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable."

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verb
/bɪˈliːv/

To accept something as true; to have faith or confidence in.

"She believes in the power of kindness."