| 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] |
| Bible |
the main sacred writings of Judaism and Christianity. The writings of Judaism are made up of the Old Testament, while those of Christianity are made up of both the Old and New Testaments. [3 definitions] |