bile
5 synonyms for bile, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bitter yellowish-green fluid made by the liver and released into the intestine to help digest fat.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bile
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
vent his bile
bile duct
bitter bile
Etymology
From Middle French bile, from Latin bīlis. It partly replaced the native English word gall, which survives in the phrase "gall bladder."
Full origin of bile →Frequently asked questions
What does “bile” mean?
The word “bile” means a bitter yellowish-green fluid made by the liver and released into the intestine to help digest fat. In plain terms, either the digestive fluid from the liver, or figuratively, pent-up anger and spite.
How do you pronounce “bile”?
“Bile” is pronounced byl (/baɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “bile” in a sentence?
Here is “bile” used in a sentence: “Gallstones can block the flow of bile from the gallbladder.”
What part of speech is “bile”?
“Bile” is a noun.
Where does the word “bile” come from?
The word “bile” comes from Latin. From Middle French bile, from Latin bīlis. It partly replaced the native English word gall, which survives in the phrase "gall bladder.".
Is “bile” a common word?
“Bile” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bile” have?
“Bile” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bitter yellowish-green fluid made by the liver and released into the intestine to help digest fat.
