Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
"The city was besieged by enemy troops."
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
"His clothes were besmeared with mud."
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
"He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors."
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
"He was completely besotted with her charm."
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
"She is the best student in the class."
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
"He gave his best effort to complete the task on time."
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
"The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner."
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
"The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers."
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
"The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves."
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
"The statue bestrides the city square."
to risk money or something valuable on the result of a future event
"He likes to bet on football matches."
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
"After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read."
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
"Grammar has always been his bete noire."
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
"Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries."
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
"He bethought himself of the promise he had made."
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
"Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules."
early; in good time
"She rose betimes to finish her work."
to be a sign or indication of something
"Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm."
to be disloyal to someone or reveal something in violation of trust
"He felt betrayed by his closest friend."
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
"His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply."
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
"The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences."
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
"He was betrothed to the princess at a young age."
The formal engagement to be married.
"Their betrothal was announced to the whole village."
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
"She introduced him as her betrothed."
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
"He felt better after taking the medicine."
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
"She sat between her two friends."
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
"The carpenter beveled the edges of the table."
a drink, especially one other than water
"I ordered a cold beverage to cool down on a hot day."
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
"A bevy of swans floated on the lake."
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
"She bewailed the loss of her childhood home."
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
"Beware of the dog near the gate."
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
"The complex instructions bewildered the students."
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
"The dancer's performance bewitched the audience."
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
"She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room."
at or to the further side of; more than
"The village lies beyond the river."
an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone
"The report showed a clear bias against women."
having or showing an unfair tendency to favor one side or opinion
"The judge must not be biased in the case."
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
"She reads the Bible every morning."
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
"The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end."
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
"His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books."
A person who loves or collects books.
"She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores."
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
"His bibulous habits worried his family."
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
"The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives."
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
"The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake."
a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling
"He rides his bicycle to school every day."
to offer a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction
"She bid $200 for the antique vase."
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
"He decided to bide his time before making a move."
happening every two years
"The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors."
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
"The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service."
to divide into two branches or parts
"The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill."
