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- becky/ˈbɛki/A slang term for a stereotypical middle-class or upper-middle-class white woman, often characterized as privileged, basic, or conforming to mainstream trends.nounLow (colloquial/slang)
- beclasp/bɪˈklɑːsp/To fasten or grip securely with a clasp; to encircle and hold tight.verb-transitiveExtremely Rare / Archaic
- beclomethasone/ˌbɛkləʊˈmɛθəzəʊn/A synthetic corticosteroid drug used primarily to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis by reducing inflammation in the airways.nounLow
- becloud/bɪˈklaʊd/To make something unclear, confused, or difficult to understand; to obscure.verbverb-transitiveLow frequency / Literary
- become/bɪˈkʌm/To begin to be something; to develop or change into a different state or condition.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
- becoming/bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/Suitable, attractive, or flattering; appropriate to one's appearance or status. Also, the process of coming into existence.adjectivenounB2
- becquer/ˈbɛkə/To court or woo someone, especially in a persistent or old-fashioned manner.nounRare/Archaic
- becquerel/ˌbɛkəˈrɛl/A derived SI unit for measuring radioactivity, defined as one radioactive disintegration per second.nounC2
- becquerel effect/ˌbɛkəˈrɛl ɪˈfɛkt/A phenomenon in physics where certain materials emit electrons when exposed to light or radiation.nounVery low
- becquerel rays/ˌbɛkəˈrɛl ˌreɪz/Penetrating rays emitted from radioactive substances, discovered by Henri Becquerel.plural-nounVery Rare/Historical
- becripple/bɪˈkrɪp(ə)l/To make someone or something crippled; to disable or impair severely.verb-transitiveVery Low / Archaic
- bed/bɛd/A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on, typically consisting of a framework with a mattress and coverings.abbreviationnounverb-intransitive+1A1
- bed and board/ˌbed ən ˈbɔːd/Basic food and lodging; accommodation including meals.nounLow
- bed bath/ˌbed ˈbɑːθ/A wash given to a person who is confined to bed, typically using a basin of water, soap, and a washcloth.nounC1
- bed board/ˈbed ˌbɔːd/A rigid, flat panel placed under a mattress to provide firm support, often used to prevent sagging or to create a firmer sleeping surface.nounLow
- bed bolt/ˈbed bəʊlt/A strong bolt used to fasten or secure the frame of a bed.nounlow
- bed chair/bed tʃeə(r)/A multi-functional piece of furniture that can serve as both a chair and a bed.nounLow
- bed check/ˈbed ˌtʃek/A verification or inspection made to confirm that someone (typically in an institutional setting) is in their bed at a designated time, especially overnight.nounC1/C2
- bed in/ˈbed ɪn/To make something, especially a new item, become comfortable, functional, or settled through use.verbIntermediate (B1-B2)
- bed jacket/ˈbed ˌdʒæk.ɪt/A short, lightweight jacket or cover-up, worn while sitting up in bed, typically by someone who is convalescing, reading, or having breakfast in bed.nounLow-frequency
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