Words That Start With B

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1 be To exist or to have a certain identity, quality, or state.
2 by Near or next to something.
3 but Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
4 been The past participle of "be," used to form perfect and passive verb tenses.
5 back The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
6 because For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
7 being A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
8 before Earlier than a particular time or event.
9 between In the space, time, or range that separates two things.
10 both Referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
11 best Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
12 better Of higher quality, more suitable, or more desirable than something else being compared.
13 big Large in size, amount, or extent.
14 bad Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
15 business The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services to earn money.
16 based Having a particular place as one's main location or headquarters.
17 believe To accept something as true without being completely certain.
18 black Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
19 become To start being something different; to change into.
20 body The complete physical structure of a person or animal.
21 book A set of printed or written pages bound together, meant to be read.
22 bit A small piece or amount of something.
23 building A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, office, or factory.
24 behind At or toward the back of something, or after it in time, position, or progress.
25 bring To carry or take someone or something to a place.
26 buy To get something by paying money for it.
27 baby A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
28 British Relating to Britain, its people, or its culture.
29 board To get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
30 boy A male child or young man.
31 beautiful Having qualities that give great pleasure to look at, hear, or experience.
32 break To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
33 bank A financial institution that holds deposits, lends money, and manages other financial services.
34 blood The red fluid pumped by the heart that carries oxygen and nutrients around the body.
35 brother A boy or man who shares at least one parent with you.
36 blue Having the colour of a clear daytime sky.
37 born Having a particular quality from birth; natural or innate.
38 built Muscular and well-toned in physique (informal).
39 bed A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on.
40 bill A request for payment, listing what is owed for goods or services.
41 beginning The point or period at which something starts.
42 below At a lower position than; underneath.
43 ball A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
44 base The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
45 boys Plural of "boy"; male children or young men.
46 box A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
47 build To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
48 beat To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
49 beyond Further away than, or on the far side of, a place or point.
50 brown Having the colour of chocolate, coffee, or soil.
51 battle A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
52 band A group of musicians who perform together.
53 bar A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
54 basic Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
55 basis The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
56 brain The organ inside the skull that controls thought, memory, emotion, and the rest of the nervous system.
57 beach A sandy or pebbly shore along the sea or a lake.
58 broken Separated into pieces; fractured or shattered.
59 begin To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
60 bought Past tense and past participle of buy: to have paid money for something.
61 broke Having no money; financially ruined.
62 biggest Superlative form of "big"; largest of all in a group.
63 bus A large motor vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.
64 block A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
65 bottom The lowest part of something.
66 budget An amount of money set aside for a particular purpose, project, or period of time.
67 becoming Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.
68 birth The event of being born; the moment a baby or animal comes into the world.
69 brand A name, symbol, or identity that marks a product or company and distinguishes it from competitors.
70 benefit An advantage, gain, or help that comes from something.
71 bet An agreement to risk money or something else on the outcome of an uncertain event.
72 border The line separating two countries, states, or regions.
73 background The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
74 billion A thousand million: 1,000,000,000 (10⁹), the standard modern meaning.
75 balance A state in which opposing weights, forces, or elements are evenly matched; stability.
76 bridge A structure built to carry a road, railway, or path across a river, valley, or other obstacle.
77 Britain The island made up of England, Scotland, and Wales, or (loosely) the United Kingdom as a whole.
78 bear A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating...
79 boat A vehicle for travelling on water, generally smaller than a ship.
80 bag A flexible container, often with an opening at the top, used to hold or carry items.
81 boss A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
82 breaking The act of something being broken.
83 beauty The quality of being pleasing to look at or otherwise highly attractive.
84 bay A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
85 bell A hollow metal instrument, often shaped like a cup, that rings when struck.
86 birthday The yearly anniversary of the day someone was born.
87 busy Having a lot to do; occupied with work or activity.
88 Banks An English surname originally describing someone who lived near a hillside or riverbank; also used as a place...
89 beer An alcoholic drink made by fermenting malted grain, usually flavored with hops.
90 bigger Comparative form of "big"; larger in size or degree.
91 bird A warm-blooded egg-laying animal with feathers, wings, and a beak.
92 bringing The act of carrying or delivering something to a place.
93 ben A mountain or high peak, especially in Scotland or Ireland.
94 besides In addition to; apart from.
95 button A small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.
96 buying The act of purchasing something.
97 branch A woody offshoot growing from the trunk or a larger limb of a tree.
98 Brazil A large Portuguese-speaking country in South America; capital Brasília.
99 blame Responsibility for something bad, or the act of holding someone responsible for it.
100 blog A regularly updated website or online journal where a person or organisation shares posts, opinions, or update...
101 bob To move up and down repeatedly, especially near the surface of water.
102 Boston The capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
103 behavior The way a person, animal, or system acts, especially in response to a situation.
104 broad Wide, either physically or in scope or range.
105 blow To produce a current of air, especially by expelling breath through the mouth.
106 breakfast The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
107 basically In essence; when reduced to the most important point.
108 bomb An explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction.
109 bowl A round, open container used to hold or serve food such as soup, salad, or cereal.
110 Bible The central sacred text of Judaism and Christianity, made up of the Old and New Testaments (or the Old Testame...
111 boyfriend A man or boy in an ongoing romantic relationship with someone, without being married.
112 bright Giving off or full of strong light.
113 broadcast To transmit a program or message by radio, television, or similar means to a wide audience.
114 bottle A container, usually glass or plastic, with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids.
115 burn An injury to skin or tissue caused by heat, fire, chemicals, or radiation.
116 bush A woody plant with multiple stems, smaller than a tree.
117 blind Unable to see, or having severely limited eyesight.
118 brief Lasting only a short time.
119 brilliant Shining very brightly.
120 bunch A group of similar things gathered or fastened together.
121 balls Courage and boldness; nerve.
122 bond A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amou...
123 bread A food made by baking a mixture of flour, water, and usually yeast.
124 baseball A bat-and-ball sport, especially popular in the US, Caribbean and parts of East Asia, in which players score b...
125 bathroom A room containing a bath or shower, usually also with a toilet and sink.
126 belief The mental acceptance that something is true, even without complete proof.
127 bye An informal way of saying goodbye.
128 battery A device that stores and supplies electrical power, made of one or more cells.
129 behaviour The British spelling of "behavior" — the way a person, animal, or system acts.
130 bike A bicycle or, informally, a motorcycle.
131 breath The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
132 burning On fire, or so hot it seems to be on fire.
133 basketball A team sport in which players score points by throwing a ball through a raised hoop.
134 barely Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
135 bedroom A room used mainly for sleeping.
136 bishop A senior clergy member who oversees churches and priests within a district (a diocese).
137 berlin A four-wheeled covered carriage with a separate seat at the rear, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
138 bound Obliged to do something, often by law, duty, or promise.
139 ban To officially forbid something.
140 bars Slang used to praise something clever, witty, or well put — especially a sharp line in rap or a killer comebac...
141 badly In a poor, unsatisfactory, or incorrect way.
142 belong To be rightfully owned by someone.
143 bone One of the hard, calcium-rich pieces that make up the skeleton of humans and most animals.
144 Brian A male given name of Irish origin, one of the most common English first names for men.
145 buried Placed in the ground, as in a grave.
146 bath A large tub used for washing the whole body, or the act of washing in one.
147 Begun The past participle of "begin," used with "have" or "be" to describe something that has started.
148 Bills Plural of bill: multiple invoices, pieces of paper currency, or proposed laws.
149 beating The act of repeatedly striking someone or something.
150 behalf Used in phrases like "on behalf of" to mean acting or speaking for someone else, in their interest.
151 bother To annoy or disturb someone, or to cause them trouble.
152 buddy A friend or casual companion.
153 bureau A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.
154 boring Causing boredom; dull and uninteresting.
155 bags To claim something for oneself before anyone else can.
156 bonus An extra payment given on top of regular wages, often as a reward for performance.
157 bro An informal word for "brother," used for a male sibling or close friend.
158 banned Officially forbidden or prohibited.
159 belt A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
160 biological Relating to biology or to living organisms and their processes.
161 billy An adult male goat.
162 Bears A surname, and the plural form used as a nickname or team name, such as the Chicago Bears.
163 BID To offer a specific amount of money for something, especially at an auction.
164 bull An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
165 bones Plural of bone; the skeletal parts of a body.
166 breast Either of the two organs on the front of a woman's chest that can produce milk.
167 butter A soft, pale-yellow fatty food made by churning cream, spread on bread or used in cooking.
168 banking The business or industry of running banks and providing financial services.
169 Barcelona The capital city of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, known for its architecture and football club.
170 blues A feeling of sadness or low mood.
171 boom To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
172 Bruce A male given name and Scottish surname, historically associated with Robert the Bruce.
173 burned Damaged or consumed by fire, heat, or a similar destructive process.
174 bang A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
175 blocked Obstructed, so movement or flow is prevented.
176 boards A stage, especially in theatre — as in the phrase "to tread the boards."
177 burden A heavy load, or a difficult responsibility or worry someone has to carry.
178 bench A long seat for more than one person, found in parks, courts, or changing rooms.
179 bloody Covered in or stained with blood.
180 boots Sturdy footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and often part of the lower leg.
181 bow A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
182 broadcasting The industry or activity of producing and transmitting radio and television programs.
183 Belgium A country in Western Europe, known for its capital Brussels and its chocolate and beer.
184 bite To use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.
185 blast An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
186 brave Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
187 bat A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
188 beast A large or dangerous four-footed animal.
189 blessed Favoured or protected, especially by God or good fortune.
190 bonds Plural of bond; certificates representing loans that pay interest.
191 boost Something that helps increase or improve a person's effort, confidence, or performance.
192 breathing The process of drawing air into and out of the lungs.
193 breathe To draw air into the lungs and expel it.
194 bearing A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
195 butt A person's buttocks.
196 Barry In heraldry, describing a shield divided into an even number of horizontal bands of alternating colors.
197 bacon Cured, often smoked meat cut from the back or belly of a pig, typically sliced thin and fried crisp.
198 bass Low in pitch or frequency, referring to sound, voice, or instrument.
199 beef The meat of cattle, used as food.
200 briefly For a short time.
201 Burns A Scottish and Irish surname, most famously that of the poet Robert Burns, and the name of several towns in th...
202 batman Historically, a soldier assigned as a personal servant or aide to a military officer.
203 bitter Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
204 beaten Defeated or overcome.
205 bulk The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
206 bullet A small metal projectile fired from a gun.
207 beneath Directly under or below something.
208 beside Next to; at the side of.
209 bold Willing to take risks; confident and daring.
210 bronze A metal alloy, usually of copper and tin, used for statues, tools, and medals.
211 backed Having financial or other support behind it.
212 bacteria Microscopic single-celled organisms, some helpful and some capable of causing disease.
213 Barbara A female given name, originally from the Latin word barbarus ("foreign").
214 bobby British informal term for a police officer.
215 bored Feeling restless and uninterested from having nothing engaging to do.
216 Brazilian Relating to Brazil or its people.
217 brick A hard rectangular block of baked clay or similar material, used for building walls.
218 Bucks Dollars; money (informal plural of "buck").
219 backing Support, especially financial support, given to a person or project.
220 balanced Made up of parts that are properly proportioned or weighted, so nothing is excessive or lacking.
221 beats Regular pulses of rhythm in music, or repeated blows/strikes.
222 blown Swollen or puffed up, as if filled with air.
223 barrier A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
224 Beijing The capital city of China.
225 bin A container used to hold or throw away items.
226 blowing The act of moving air or gas forcefully, as with the mouth, a machine, or the wind.
227 believing The act of having faith or confidence in something.
228 biology The scientific study of living organisms and life processes.
229 boundary A line or edge that marks where one area ends and another begins.
230 boxing A combat sport in which two competitors wearing padded gloves punch each other, scoring points or winning by k...
231 Brooklyn A populous borough of New York City, and a female or unisex given name derived from the place name.
232 brush A tool with bristles attached to a handle, used for cleaning, painting, or grooming hair.
233 Brussels A type of thick, patterned carpet with a looped (uncut) woven pile, originally made in Brussels.
234 burst To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
235 backup A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
236 beloved Dearly loved.
237 benjamin A male given name of Hebrew biblical origin, borne by the youngest son of Jacob in the Old Testament.
238 bias An unfair leaning toward or against something, often without a person even realizing it.
239 bits Informal British slang for genitals.
240 baker A person whose job is to bake and sell bread, cakes, and similar goods.
241 blade The flat, sharp-edged cutting part of a knife, sword, or similar tool.
242 bless To ask for divine favour or protection for someone or something.
243 breakdown A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
244 breeding The controlled mating of animals or plants to produce or improve particular characteristics.
245 Baltimore An independent city in Maryland, the largest in the state.
246 barrel A large, round wooden or metal container, usually bulging in the middle, used to store liquids or other goods.
247 basin A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
248 beta The second letter of the Greek alphabet.
249 binding Legally or officially required to be followed; not optional.
250 blake (archaic, dialectal) Pale yellow, like butter or aged cheese.
251 boot A sturdy shoe that covers the foot and part of the leg.
252 breach A failure to follow a law, agreement, or rule.
253 bug A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
254 bare Not covered by clothing, decoration, or any other covering; exposed.
255 belonging The feeling of being accepted and comfortable within a group or place.
256 blank Free of writing, marks, or content; empty.
257 beans Informal way of saying an amount doesn't matter or is worthless.
258 beard The hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and jaw of a man's face.
259 blessing A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
260 Blew Past tense of "blow."
261 bubble A thin, round pocket of air or gas inside a liquid or solid, or floating freely.
262 buffalo To intimidate, confuse, or trick someone, often to pressure them into doing something.
263 ba In ancient Egyptian belief, a part of the soul, often shown as a bird with a human head, that lived on after d...
264 beam A long, sturdy length of wood, steel, or concrete used to support a structure such as a floor, roof, or ship d...
265 Bernard Informal shortened form of "Saint Bernard," the large mountain rescue dog breed.
266 bleeding The flow of blood from a wound or, in medical contexts, from inside the body.
267 bud A small swelling on a plant that will develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
268 basket A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
269 bend To force something into a curved or angled shape.
270 babe A baby or very young child.
271 breed To produce offspring, especially of animals reproducing.
272 belly The front part of the body between the chest and the hips; the stomach area.
273 bombing An attack in which bombs are dropped or detonated.
274 bride A woman who is getting married or has just married.
275 burnt Damaged, charred, or destroyed by fire or excessive heat.
276 bee A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
277 beneficial Producing good results; helpful.
278 blocking The act of obstructing something, or the resulting obstruction.
279 brad A small, slender nail with a barely-there head, used in fine woodworking so the nail can be sunk flush and hid...
280 booth A small stall used for displaying and selling goods.
281 butler The chief male servant in a household, responsible for managing other staff, serving meals, and receiving gues...
282 backwards Toward the back, or in reverse of the usual direction or order.
283 bailey The outer wall of a castle, or the open courtyard enclosed within it.
284 beg To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
285 behave To act in a particular way, or to act properly and politely.
286 bio (informal) A short written account of a person's life or background, especially online.
287 blanket A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
288 bout A short period of an activity, especially something difficult like an illness or a fight.
289 brains Mental ability or intelligence.
290 banner A long strip of fabric or sign, often bearing a message, slogan, or emblem.
291 Brooks An English surname and male given name, a variant of Brook, and the name of a city in Alberta, Canada.
292 brutal Extremely violent, cruel, or harsh.
293 bucket A round, open container with a handle, used to carry liquids or loose items.
294 burger A patty of ground meat (or a meatless substitute) served in a split bun, often with toppings.
295 bust To break something, especially by force.
296 borrow To take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
297 buck An adult male deer or similar animal.
298 buzz A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.