| berry |
any of several small, juicy fruits that do not have a pit, such as the strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry. [2 definitions] |
| berth |
a shelf or bunk for sleeping on a ship or train. [2 definitions] |
| beryllium |
a hard, light, gray substance that is one of the chemical elements. Beryllium is sometimes combined with other elements to form an alloy. It is also used in building rockets. (symbol: Be) |
| beseech |
to make an important or urgent request to; beg. |
| beset |
to attack from all sides; besiege. |
| beside |
next to; at the side of. [2 definitions] |
| beside oneself |
very upset or excited. |
| besides |
also; in addition. [3 definitions] |
| beside the point |
not important to the main object of interest or discussion. |
| besiege |
to surround with soldiers in order to attack or capture. [2 definitions] |
| be sorry |
to suffer for an action or a choice one has made. |
| be spoiling for |
(informal) to be eager for. |
| 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. |