beth
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for beth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The second letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From a Middle Bronze Age pictogram of a house, ultimately meaning "house" in an ancient Semitic language.
Full origin of beth →Frequently asked questions
What does “beth” mean?
The word “beth” means the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In plain terms, the Hebrew letter equivalent to "B," also used as a short form of the name Elizabeth.
How do you pronounce “beth”?
“Beth” is pronounced behth (/bɛθ/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “beth”?
“Beth” is a noun.
Is “beth” a common word?
“Beth” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "beth" and "aleph"?
Aleph is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, while beth is the second. They are consecutive letters, much like A and B in the Latin alphabet.
What letter comes after "beth" in the Hebrew alphabet?
The letter after beth is "gimel," the third letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The traditional order begins aleph, beth, gimel.
What number is associated with the Hebrew letter "beth"?
In the traditional Hebrew numeral system, beth represents the number two, reflecting its position as the second letter of the alphabet.
Is "beth" related to the word "Bethlehem"?
The name of the letter beth is traditionally linked to the Hebrew word for "house," and this element appears in place names such as Bethlehem, understood as "house of bread." As a letter name, though, "beth" simply denotes the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet.