--- title: B — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 4 description: The 1057 words of the school dictionary under B, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/4/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / B # B — The school dictionary · page 4 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/11/) - [behind](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behind/) — Behind means at the back of something: «behind the tree». — 13 sentences - [behold](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/behold/) — To behold is to see or look at something, especially something wonderful. — 7 sentences - [beholden](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beholden/) — To be beholden to someone is to feel you owe them thanks because they helped you. — 4 sentences - [beholder](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beholder/) — A beholder is a person who looks at something, a person who sees it. — 4 sentences - [beholding](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beholding/) — Looking at; seeing, especially something wonderful or surprising. — 10 sentences - [beige](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beige/) — A pale, light brown colour, like sand or milky tea. — 10 sentences - [being](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/being/) — Being is the -ing form of be: «you're being silly», «being late is rude». — 20 sentences - [bel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bel/) — A unit for measuring how loud a sound is or comparing power levels; one bel is ten decibels. — 9 sentences - [belabour](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belabour/) — To belabour someone is to beat them hard again and again, usually with a stick. — 4 sentences - [belarusian](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belarusian/) — From or to do with Belarus, a country in eastern Europe between Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and Ukraine. — 10 sentences - [belated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belated/) — Coming or happening later than it should have. — 8 sentences - [belay](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belay/) — To belay a rope is to wind it round a post or pin so that it holds fast. — 6 sentences - [belch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belch/) — To belch is to let wind come noisily up from the stomach through the mouth. — 5 sentences - [belfry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belfry/) — The tower, or the room at the top of a tower, where church bells hang. — 9 sentences - [belgian](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belgian/) — Belgian means from or connected with Belgium, a small country in western Europe. — 9 sentences - [belief](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belief/) — A belief is something you think is true, even if you cannot prove it («a belief that ghosts exist»). — 12 sentences - [believable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/believable/) — Easy to believe; seeming true or possible. — 8 sentences - [believe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/believe/) — To believe something means to think it is true. — 14 sentences - [believer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/believer/) — Someone who believes in a god or a religion. — 8 sentences - [bell](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bell/) — A bell is a hollow metal thing, often shaped like a cup, that rings when you hit it or shake it. — 14 sentences - [belladonna](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belladonna/) — A very poisonous plant, also called deadly nightshade, with purple flowers and shiny black berries. — 8 sentences - [belle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belle/) — A belle is a very beautiful girl or woman, especially the most admired one at a party: «the belle of the ball». — 9 sentences - [bellicose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bellicose/) — Bellicose means eager to start a fight or argument; ready to quarrel. — 4 sentences - [bellied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bellied/) — Bellied is used in compound words to describe what kind of belly (tummy) something has: pot-bellied, big-bellied, red-bellied. — 9 sentences - [bellow](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bellow/) — To shout something in a very loud, deep voice, often in anger. — 11 sentences - [bellows](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bellows/) — A tool with handles and a soft folding middle that pushes out a strong stream of air when you squeeze it, used to make a fire burn hotter. — 11 sentences - [belly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belly/) — The front part of the body between the chest and the legs, where the stomach is; the tummy. — 12 sentences - [belong](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belong/) — To belong to someone is to be owned by them. — 14 sentences - [belongings](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belongings/) — The things that you own and can carry or move, such as clothes, bags and toys. — 8 sentences - [beloved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beloved/) — Loved very much: a beloved pet, a beloved teacher. — 10 sentences - [below](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/below/) — Below means lower than something or under it: «the flat below ours». — 12 sentences - [belt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/belt/) — A belt is a strip of leather, cloth or plastic worn around the waist to hold up trousers or as decoration. — 16 sentences - [beluga](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beluga/) — A beluga (or beluga whale) is a white whale of the Arctic with a round head, no back fin, and a very wide range of whistles and clicks; it… — 10 sentences - [bemire](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bemire/) — To bemire is to cover something with mud or to make it stick in mud and get dirty. — 4 sentences - [bemoan](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bemoan/) — To bemoan something is to complain sadly about it, or to cry and grieve over it. — 4 sentences - [ben](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/ben/) — Ben is a boy's name, short for Benjamin. — 10 sentences - [bench](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bench/) — A bench is a long seat for several people, often in a park, a garden or a school hall. — 13 sentences - [bend](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bend/) — To bend is to make something curved, not straight. — 15 sentences - [beneath](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beneath/) — Under or below something. — 10 sentences - [benediction](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benediction/) — A benediction is a blessing; a kind wish said over someone, often asking for good luck or God's care. — 4 sentences - [benefactor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benefactor/) — A benefactor is a person who helps others by giving them money, gifts, or kindness. — 4 sentences - [benefactress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benefactress/) — A benefactress is a woman or girl who helps others by giving gifts or kindness. — 4 sentences - [beneficence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beneficence/) — Doing good, being kind and generous to others. — 10 sentences - [beneficent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beneficent/) — Beneficent means kind and doing good; bringing good things to others. — 4 sentences - [beneficial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beneficial/) — Good for you or helpful; having a good effect. — 8 sentences - [benefit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benefit/) — A benefit is something good or helpful that you get from something. — 12 sentences - [benevolence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benevolence/) — Benevolence is kindness and goodwill; wanting good things for others and helping them. — 4 sentences - [benevolent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benevolent/) — Kind and wanting to help people who are in trouble. — 3 sentences - [benighted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benighted/) — caught out in the dark, when night comes before you reach home. — 4 sentences - [benign](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benign/) — Benign means kind, gentle and not harmful. — 8 sentences - [benjamin](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benjamin/) — Benjamin is a boy's name; short forms are Ben and Benji. — 9 sentences - [bennet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bennet/) — A family name; best known as the Bennet family, especially Elizabeth Bennet, in Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice". — 8 sentences - [bent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bent/) — Bent means not straight any more, curved or folded. — 13 sentences - [benumbed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/benumbed/) — Made numb, so that a person cannot feel or move properly, usually from cold. — 3 sentences - [bequeath](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bequeath/) — To leave money or belongings to someone in your will, so they get them after you die. — 10 sentences - [bereaved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bereaved/) — Having lost a close family member or friend because they died. — 10 sentences - [bereavement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bereavement/) — The loss of a close relative or friend because they have died. — 8 sentences - [bereft](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bereft/) — Left without something important, such as a loved one or a friend. — 3 sentences - [beret](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beret/) — A round, soft, flat hat without a brim, often made of wool or felt. — 9 sentences - [beriberi](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beriberi/) — An illness caused by not having enough vitamin B1 (thiamine) in food; it can weaken the muscles, nerves and heart. — 7 sentences - [berlin](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/berlin/) — Berlin is the capital city of Germany and its largest city. — 11 sentences - [berry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/berry/) — A berry is a small round juicy fruit with seeds, like a strawberry, blueberry or raspberry. — 11 sentences - [berth](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/berth/) — A bed or bunk for sleeping on a ship or train. — 6 sentences - [beryl](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beryl/) — A hard mineral that forms crystals, found in many colours; green beryl is emerald and blue-green beryl is aquamarine. — 8 sentences - [beseech](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beseech/) — To beg someone earnestly and with great feeling. — 3 sentences - [beseeching](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beseeching/) — Asking in a begging, pleading way. — 3 sentences - [beset](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beset/) — To be beset by problems, dangers or worries is to have many of them troubling you from all sides. — 10 sentences - [besides](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/besides/) — Besides means as well as, in addition to. — 13 sentences - [besiege](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/besiege/) — To surround a castle, town or city with an army so that nobody can get in or out, to make it give up. — 11 sentences - [besieged](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/besieged/) — Surrounded by an army that is trying to capture a town or castle. — 9 sentences - [besieging](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/besieging/) — Surrounding a town, castle or fort with an army to make it give up. — 7 sentences - [besom](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/besom/) — A broom made of twigs tied to a stick. — 3 sentences - [bespatter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bespatter/) — To splash or spot someone or something with mud, water or dirt. — 3 sentences - [besprinkle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/besprinkle/) — To scatter small drops or bits over something. — 3 sentences - [best](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/best/) — Better than all others. — 17 sentences - [bestir](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bestir/) — To bestir is to get up and start moving or acting, often after being lazy. — 5 sentences - [bestow](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bestow/) — To bestow something on someone is to give it to them, especially an honour, gift or title. — 8 sentences - [bestowal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bestowal/) — The act of giving something, such as an honour, gift or title, to someone. — 8 sentences - [bet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bet/) — To bet means to risk money or something on what you think will happen, and win more if you are right or lose it if you are wrong. — 14 sentences - [beta](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beta/) — Beta (β) is the second letter of the Greek alphabet, after alpha. — 11 sentences - [betel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betel/) — A betel is a climbing plant from Asia whose leaves are chewed with a nut, often after being mixed with spices. — 4 sentences - [beth](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beth/) — Beth is a girl's name, a short form of Elizabeth or Bethany. — 10 sentences - [betide](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betide/) — To betide is to happen to someone, usually something bad. «Woe betide» means trouble will come to a person who does something. — 5 sentences - [betimes](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betimes/) — Betimes means early, or in good time before something happens. — 4 sentences - [betoken](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betoken/) — To be a sign of something; to show that something is true or is going to happen. — 7 sentences - [betray](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betray/) — To betray someone is to hurt them by being disloyal, for example by telling their secret, breaking a promise or helping their enemy. — 13 sentences - [betrayal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betrayal/) — Betrayal is breaking someone's trust, for example by telling their secret, lying to them or helping their enemy. — 9 sentences - [betroth](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betroth/) — To betroth someone is to promise a person in marriage, so that they become engaged to be married. — 4 sentences - [betrothal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betrothal/) — A betrothal is a formal agreement or promise to marry; the time when two people are engaged to be married. — 4 sentences - [betrothed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betrothed/) — Betrothed means promised in marriage, engaged to be married. — 5 sentences - [better](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/better/) — Better means more good. A score of 9 is better than a score of 7. — 15 sentences - [betting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betting/) — Betting is risking money on what will happen, for example who will win a race, hoping to win more money. — 8 sentences - [between](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/between/) — Between means in the space in the middle of two things: the ball is between the chairs. — 21 sentences - [betwixt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/betwixt/) — Betwixt means between: in the middle of two things or people. — 4 sentences - [beverage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beverage/) — A beverage is a drink of any kind, like water, juice, tea or milk. — 11 sentences - [bewail](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bewail/) — To bewail something is to cry or complain loudly and sadly about a loss or misfortune. — 4 sentences - [beware](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/beware/) — Be careful of something or someone because it could be dangerous or harmful. — 10 sentences - [bewilder](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bewilder/) — To bewilder someone is to confuse them so much that they do not know what to think or do. — 4 sentences - [bewildered](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bewildered/) — Bewildered means confused and not sure what is happening or what to do. — 4 sentences - [bewilderment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/bewilderment/) — Bewilderment is a state of being confused and not understanding what is going on. — 4 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/page/11/)