Found 131 articles starting with B: Page #5
A device to slow down or stop a vehicle.To slow down or stop by using a brake.To damage something so that it's in pieces or no longer works.A rest from working or studying.To stop, as in... |
breadthnoun |
Introduction Language is a fascinating and complex construct, where minute variations in wording can lead to significant differences in meaning. The terms 'breakdown' and 'break down' serve as an excellent illustration of this phenomenon.... |
breathnoun |
Language is a powerful tool that allows us to express a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and actions. In the realm of English, subtle distinctions between words can drastically alter the meaning of a sentence. Two such words, often confused due to th... |
The air that you take into your lungs and breathe out again.If you are out of breath, you have difficulty breathing.When you say something under your breath, you say it very quietly.To take air in ... |
Breathe (pronounced with a long “e”) is a verb, and breath (short “e”) is a noun |
breatheverb |
brilliantadjective |
Introduction The English language is rich with nuances and subtle differences, particularly when it comes to verbs that express movement or transfer. Among these, the verbs "bring" and "take" often cause confusion for learners and even n... |
Note: You’ll find an in-depth discussion in the Common Grammatical Mistakes section of Grammar.com. Click here for the beginning of that discussion.... |
British Approach to Group Nouns As an interesting aside, the British always use plural verbs with collective nouns. On May 15, 2001, I was watching a BBC-produced documentary about a blues musician who made a comeback. Describing the musician’s band, the narrator said: ... |
She sat on the c... |
broccolinoun |
If you look up “brooch” and “broach” on google translate, you’ll most probably get the same result, as if they would mean the same. It’s not the first error of this kind that appears this way, and this is a good reason why you should first check your... |
broughtverb (past tense and past participle of the verb bring)Note: For a discussion of the differences between bring... |
Brought is the past tense and past participle of bring, and bought is the past tense an... |
Introduction The terms browsing and surfing are often used interchangeably in the context of the internet. However, they carry distinct connotations and nuances that reflect different approaches to explor... |
In this section, we have provided short discussions of 406 words. In each, we define the word and then provide an example of its use by top writers in literature or the media.This list will especially help young people studying for college-en... |
buildingnoun and verb (present participle of the verb build)Example: The building... |
bulletin noun |
bureaunoun (capitalize when naming a specific agency, as in "Federal Bureau of Investigation")Example: The police officer was investigated by the ... |
burialnoun |
buriedverb (past tense and past participle of the verb bury)Example: The general was ... |
buryverb |
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