English words starting with B

Most carefully guarded or maintained, especially of a secret.

Most widely or familiarly recognized; most famous.

(of plans or schemes) carefully designed or organized.

Most attractive in appearance; the most handsome or beautiful.

Most popular or most liked

Managed or administered in the most effective and successful way.

(of a contest or series) decided by the first competitor to win three games, matches, or sets out of a total of five played.

(of a contest or series) consisting of up to seven games or matches, with the winner being the first to achieve four victories.

(of a contest or series) decided by the winner of two out of three games or matches

arranged or structured in the most effective and efficient way.

Receiving the highest salary or wages compared to others in a similar role or group.

Offering the highest wages or salary compared to others.

Achieving the highest level of success, results, or profits compared to others.

the award given for the best film in a competition, especially at the Academy Awards

Most thoroughly or suitably made ready for a particular situation or purpose.

Kept in the original or existing state better than any other similar thing.

Having the most suitable skills, experience, or characteristics for a particular role or purpose; most qualified.

Of the highest standard or excellence; superior to all others in quality.

Most skillfully or successfully managed or operated

A product, especially a book, that is extremely popular and sells in very large numbers.

(of a product, especially a book) sold in very large numbers

Examined or researched more thoroughly and effectively than any other.

Having the most pleasant or delicious flavor.

Having received the highest quality or most thorough training.

Of or like a beast; brutal or savage.

Sexual activity between a person and an animal.

A collection of descriptions or stories about real or imaginary animals, especially one written in the Middle Ages.

To rouse or exert oneself; to stir into action.

to give something as an honor or present

the act of giving or presenting something as a gift or honor.

to stand or sit with one leg on each side of something; to straddle.

To risk money on the result of a game, race, or other uncertain event.

The second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β)

A type of drug that reduces the activity of the heart, used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and other conditions.

An orange or red pigment found in plants such as carrots and pumpkins, which the body converts into vitamin A.

A leaf from the betel plant, chewed in Asia with areca nut and lime for its stimulant effects.

(archaic or literary) To happen or occur to someone or something.

to be a sign of something; to indicate.

to give information about someone or something to an enemy

the act of betraying someone or something, or the fact of being betrayed.

to be disloyal to someone who trusts you, especially by doing something harmful or dishonest

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle.

being disloyal to someone who trusts you, especially by helping their enemies or revealing their secrets

to formally promise to marry someone

the act of formally promising to marry someone; the state of being engaged to be married.

Formally engaged to be married

Comparative form of 'good'; of a higher quality or more desirable than something else.

Having received more or a higher standard of education.

Having better or more suitable equipment, resources, or skills for a particular task or situation.

Having more money or financial resources available

Having more or more accurate information; possessing a greater degree of knowledge on a subject.

More widely recognized or familiar.

More attractive or handsome in appearance.

Having more money or being in a more favorable situation than before or than others.

Receiving a higher salary or wage than before or than others.

Providing a higher salary or wage than another job or than was previously received.

Of a higher standard or grade than something else; superior in quality.

Having a more pleasant or superior flavor

Somewhat or moderately above the ordinary or typical level; superior to the norm but not exceptional.

More favorable or successful than was anticipated.

Having received more or higher quality instruction or practice.

The act or process of making something better; improvement.

the activity of risking money on the result of a race, game, or other event

A person who places a bet; a gambler.

In the space that separates two things.

Relating to or involving the comparison of different, distinct groups.

between

A surface or edge that is not at a right angle; a slope from the horizontal or vertical.

Having a sloping edge or surface, especially one that is cut at an angle other than a right angle.

A drink other than water; a liquid for drinking.

a large group of people or things of a particular kind

to express great sadness or disappointment about something

To be cautious and alert to danger or trouble.

having whiskers; with a lot of facial hair.

to confuse someone very much

completely confused or puzzled.

Confusing or perplexing, especially because of a large number of complex elements.

in a way that is extremely confusing or difficult to understand

A feeling of being completely confused and not knowing what to do or how to understand something.

to attract or interest someone so much that they cannot think about anything else

Affected by witchcraft or magic.

Enchanting or fascinating in a way that seems magical.

the state of being under a spell or magical influence.

A provincial governor in the Ottoman Empire.

at or to the further side of something

A grooved ring or rim that holds a watch crystal, gem, or other component in place.

Relating to or involving two districts.

Having or consisting of two levels, layers, or stages.

Happening or appearing every two weeks or twice a week.

Happening twice a year.

A strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people, or one opinion in an argument, often not based on fair judgement

A method of cutting fabric diagonally across the grain, allowing it to drape more softly and cling to the body.

unfairly preferring one person or group over another

(present participle) Causing to show prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly.

A sporting event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Having or relating to two axes.

A piece of cloth or plastic fastened under a child's chin to protect its clothes while eating.

A short, detachable pipe or spout, especially one on a faucet to which a hose can be attached.

A small, decorative object or trinket, often of artistic value.

The holy book of the Christian religion, consisting of the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Describing a person, group, or viewpoint that adheres strictly to the teachings and authority of the Bible, especially in a literal or fundamentalist manner.

The activity or process of learning about the Bible, its teachings, and its meaning, often done in a group.

Describing a person who is aggressively and ostentatiously evangelical about their Christian beliefs, especially in a moralizing or self-righteous way.

Relating to or found in the Bible.

A person who writes about books, especially one who studies the history and physical description of books as objects.

Relating to the description of books, including details such as the author, title, publisher, and date of publication.

Relating to or concerning bibliography, which is the study or listing of books and their publication details.

A list of the books and articles that a writer has used or referred to in their work.

A person who loves or collects books.

Very fond of or addicted to alcoholic drink.

(of a legislative body) having two separate chambers or houses.

a salt containing the anion hco₃⁻, formed by the reaction of carbonic acid with a base.

relating to a two-hundredth anniversary.

a large muscle at the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow.

To argue about things that are not important

The act of arguing about things that are not important

relating to or involving the two coasts of the united states, especially the atlantic and pacific coasts.

relating to or combining two distinct cultures.

a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing its pedals with your feet.

the activity or sport of riding a bicycle