| best |
superlative of "good." [11 definitions] |
| bestow |
to give, as a gift or award (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon"). [2 definitions] |
| bet |
to agree to give up (usu. money) to another person if one's prediction of some future result does not occur. [7 definitions] |
| beta |
the name of the second letter of the Greek alphabet. [3 definitions] |
| betray |
to be disloyal to; commit treason against. [5 definitions] |
| better |
comparative of "good." [14 definitions] |
| better off |
in improved or happier circumstances. |
| between |
in the area separating. [6 definitions] |
| bet your boots |
be assured; feel certain. |
| be up to |
to be the rightful choice or responsibility of; to be dependent on (someone or something). |
| beverage |
any drinkable liquid, usu. excluding water or medicine. |
| beware |
to be wary or cautious (often used imperatively). [2 definitions] |
| bewilder |
to confuse or befuddle, esp. with too many or conflicting alternatives. |
| bewitch |
to enchant or cast a spell over with or as if with witchcraft. [2 definitions] |
| beyond |
past the far side of; farther on than; later than. [6 definitions] |
| beyond question |
without any doubt. |
| beyond the shadow of a doubt |
with absolute certainty; indeed. |
| Bhutan |
an Asian country in the Himalayas, between India and China. |
| bi- |
two; both. [3 definitions] |
| bias |
an inclination or preference that influences judgment; prejudice. [8 definitions] |
| bib |
a piece of cloth tied under the chin and worn esp. by babies to protect the clothing during a meal. [2 definitions] |