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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
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  • backpack/ˈbæk.pæk/nounB12 meaningsA bag with shoulder straps carried on the back.
  • bait/beɪt/nounB12 meaningsFood put on a hook to attract a fish.
  • bake/beɪk/verbB12 meaningsTo cook bread or cakes in the dry heat of an oven.
  • balance/ˈbæləns/nounB14 meaningsThe steady state in which something stays upright and does not fall.
  • band/bænd/nounA14 meaningsA small group of musicians who play together.
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/ˈbæŋ/
nounB15 meanings
A sudden loud noise, like something exploding or hitting hard.
  • bar/bɑː/nounA26 meaningsA place where alcoholic drinks are served, or the counter they are served from.
  • bare/bɛə/adjectiveA24 meaningsNot covered by clothes or by anything else.
  • bark/bɑːk/nounB14 meaningsThe rough outer covering of a tree.
  • barrel/ˈbæɹ(ə)l/nounB14 meaningsA large round container with curved sides and flat ends, built of wooden staves bound by hoops.
  • bat/bæt/nounB14 meaningsA small flying animal with fur that comes out at night and hangs upside down to sleep.
  • bathe/beɪð/verbB1To wash yourself in water, or to swim.
  • batter/ˈbætə/nounB12 meaningsA pourable mix of flour, eggs and milk used before cooking.
  • bay/ˈbeɪ̯/nounB14 meaningsA wide curve of sea set into the coast.
  • bear/bɛə/nounA22 meaningsA large strong wild animal that sleeps through winter.
  • beat/biːt/verbB14 meaningsTo hit something repeatedly.
  • beep/biːp/nounB12 meaningsA short high sound made by a machine.
  • beg/ˈbɛɡ/verbB13 meaningsTo ask strangers in the street for money or food.
  • bend/bɛnd/verbB15 meaningsTo make something straight or flat become curved.
  • benefit/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/nounA2+3 meaningsMoney paid by the state to those who qualify.
  • bent/bɛnt/adjectiveB25 meaningsCurved or twisted out of its proper straight shape.
  • bicycle/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/nounA12 meaningsA vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet.
  • bill/ˈbɪl/nounA14 meaningsA written statement of what you owe for goods, work or a service.
  • bin/ˈbɪn/nounA2+2 meaningsA container for things thrown away.
  • blame/bleɪm/verbA22 meaningsTo say that somebody or something caused a problem.
  • bleed/ˈbliːd/verbB12 meaningsTo lose blood.
  • bless/blɛs/verbB12 meaningsTo ask holy protection and favour for somebody.
  • blind/ˈblaɪ̯nd/adjectiveB14 meaningsUnable to see.
  • block/blɒk/nounA22 meaningsA solid lump with flat sides.
  • blog/blɒɡ/nounB1+2 meaningsA personal website where somebody writes posts.
  • blow/bləʊ/verbA24 meaningsTo push air out through your lips.
  • blow-dryverbB1To dry and shape hair with warm moving air.
  • blush/ˈblʌʃ/verbB1+3 meaningsTo become red in the face from embarrassment or shame.
  • boot/buːt/nounA14 meaningsA strong shoe that covers the ankle, and sometimes the whole lower leg.
  • bore/bɔː/verbB14 meaningsTo make a deep round hole by drilling or digging.
  • borrow/ˈbɒɹəʊ/verbA23 meaningsTo take something belonging to someone else for a while and give it back later.
  • boss/bɒs/nounA24 meaningsThe person who is in charge of you at work.
  • bottle-feedverbB1To feed a baby milk from a bottle.
  • bounce/baʊns/verbB15 meaningsTo spring back up or away after hitting a surface.
  • bow/ˈbəʊ̯/verbB14 meaningsTo bend the top half of your body forward, as a greeting or to thank an audience. Said like now.
  • bowl/bəʊl/nounA14 meaningsA round, deep dish, open at the top.
  • branch/bɹɑːnt͡ʃ/nounB14 meaningsA woody arm growing out of the trunk of a tree.
  • brand/ˈbɹænd/nounB13 meaningsThe name and identity a company gives its products.
  • brave/bɹeɪv/adjectiveB12 meaningsReady to face danger, pain or fear rather than avoid it.
  • brief/ˈbɹiːf/verbB24 meaningsTo give someone the information they need before they act.
  • brighten/ˈbɹaɪtən/verbB1+2 meaningsTo make something lighter or fuller of light, or to become lighter.
  • brush/bɹʌʃ/verbA22 meaningsTo clean or smooth something with a bristled tool.
  • buckle/ˈbʌkəl/nounB13 meaningsA metal or plastic clasp for fastening a belt or strap.
  • bud/bʌd/nounB12 meaningsThe tight package a leaf or flower opens out of.
  • budget/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/nounB24 meaningsThe amount of money set aside for something, and the plan for how it will be spent.
  • buffet/ˈbʊf.eɪ/nounB12 meaningsA table of dishes where people serve themselves.
  • bug/bʌɡ/nounB16 meaningsA small insect.
  • build/bɪld/verbA13 meaningsTo make something by putting parts together.
  • bump/bʌmp/verbB15 meaningsTo knock against something by accident.
  • bundle/ˈbʌn.dl̩/nounB14 meaningsA number of things tied or wrapped together to be carried at once.
  • burp/bɜːp/verbB13 meaningsTo let air out of the stomach through the mouth noisily.
  • burrow/ˈbʌɹəʊ/nounB1+4 meaningsA hole or tunnel dug in the ground by a small animal to live in.
  • bury/ˈbɛɹi/verbB14 meaningsTo put something into the ground and cover it with earth.
  • butcher/ˈbʊt͡ʃə/nounB13 meaningsSomebody whose trade is cutting and selling meat.
  • butt/bʌt/verbB13 meaningsTo strike with the head.