best |
superlative of "good." [6 definitions] |
bestow |
to give as a gift or award (usually followed by "on"). |
bet |
to agree to pay if one's guess about some future event is wrong. [4 definitions] |
beta |
the name of the second letter of the Greek alphabet. |
betray |
to help the enemy of; commit treason. [2 definitions] |
better |
comparative of "good." [11 definitions] |
better off |
in a happier or improved condition or situation. |
between |
in the area that separates. [5 definitions] |
bet your boots |
to feel certain. |
be up to |
to be the choice or responsibility of (someone or something); depend on. |
beverage |
any liquid for drinking, except water or medicine. |
beware |
to be careful or wary (often used imperatively). |
bewilder |
to confuse or puzzle. |
bewitch |
to enchant or cast a spell over with magic or as if with magic. [2 definitions] |
beyond |
past the farthest side of; farther on than; later than. [2 definitions] |
beyond question |
without any doubt. |
beyond the shadow of a doubt |
with complete certainty; indeed. |
Bhutan |
an Asian country in the Himalayan mountains that lies between India and China. The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu. |
bi- |
a prefix that means "two" or "both." [2 definitions] |
bias |
a line diagonal to the grain of a woven cloth. [3 definitions] |
bib |
a piece of cloth tied under the chin. A bib is worn by babies to protect the clothing during a meal. [2 definitions] |