| befall |
to take place; happen. [2 definitions] |
| before |
at an earlier time; in the past. [6 definitions] |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| befriend |
to be or act as a friend to. |
| beg |
to ask a favor of; to plead for. [3 definitions] |
| began |
past tense of "begin." |
| beggar |
a person who begs as a way to meet basic needs such as food and clothing. |
| begin |
to do the first step in a process; start. [3 definitions] |
| beginning |
the first part of something. [2 definitions] |
| begonia |
a tropical plant with bright flowers in many colors. The leaves are often streaked or spotted. |
| begun |
past participle of "begin." |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). [2 definitions] |
| behave |
to act or function in a certain way. [3 definitions] |
| behavior |
the way a person acts or behaves. [2 definitions] |
| behaviour |
a spelling of "behavior" used in Canada and Britain. See "behavior" for more information. |
| behead |
to cut off the head of. |
| beheld |
past tense and past participle of "behold." |
| behind |
in or at the back of; on the other side of. [7 definitions] |
| behind bars |
in jail or prison. |
| behind one's back |
when one is not present; secretly. |
| behind the scenes |
not in view or on display; in private; in secret. |