Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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beck

noun
/bɛk/

a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)

"The servant came at his master's beck and call."

verb
/ˈbɛkən/

to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite

"She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand."

verb
/bɪˈkʌm/

to begin to be; to develop into

"He became a successful doctor after years of hard work."

adjective
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

"That dress is very becoming on her."

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Bed

noun
/bɛd/

a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on

"She lay down on the bed and fell asleep quickly."

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Bed cover

noun
/ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

"She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm."

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Bed sheet

noun
/ˈbed ʃiːt/

a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under

"The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin."

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Bed stead

noun
/ˈbed sted/

the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding

"The wooden bed stead was very sturdy."

verb
/bɪˈdɔːb/

to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance

"The children bedaubed the wall with paint."

verb
/bɪˈdɛk/

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

"The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding."

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verb
/bɪˈdaɪzən/

to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way

"She was bedizened with cheap jewelry."

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Bedlam

noun
/ˈbɛdləm/

a scene of uproar and confusion; chaos

"There was bedlam in the market after the news spread."

verb
/bɪˈdræɡəl/

to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water

"The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain."

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Bedridden

adjective
/ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity

"The elderly man has been bedridden for several months."

noun
/ˈbɛd.rɒk/

the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something

"Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship."

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bedroom

noun
/ˈbɛdruːm/

A room used for sleeping in.

"The children were playing in the bedroom."

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Bee

noun
/biː/

a flying insect that collects nectar and produces honey

"A bee landed on the flower to collect nectar."

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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."