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- beginning/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/The point in time or space at which something starts; the first part of something.adjectivenounA1
- beginning rhyme/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ˌraɪm/A phonetic phenomenon where a word or syllable starts with the same sound as a preceding word or syllable.nounC1
- begird/bɪˈɡɜːd/To surround or encircle, often as if with a belt or band.verbverb-transitiveC2
- begone/bɪˈɡɒn/A strong, archaic, or poetic command meaning 'go away', 'be off', or 'depart'.verb-intransitiveVery Low
- begonia/bɪˈɡəʊ.ni.ə/A popular ornamental plant of the genus Begonia, characterized by showy, asymmetric leaves and bright, often waxy flowers.nounC1
- begot/bɪˈɡɒt/The simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'beget', primarily meaning 'to father or sire offspring' or, in an extended sense, 'to cause or give rise to something'.verbC2/Rare
- begotten/bɪˈɡɒt.ən/The past participle of 'beget', meaning to father or procreate; to bring into existence.verbC2
- begrime/bɪˈɡraɪm/To make something dirty, especially with ingrained grime or soot.verbverb-transitiveC2 (Very Low Frequency / Rare)
- begrudge/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/To give, allow, or concede something (especially something of value or a positive state) with reluctance, resentment, or envy.verbverb-transitiveC1
- begrudgery/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ(ə)ri/Resentment or envy towards another's success, possessions, or good fortune.nounLow to Medium
- beguile/bɪˈɡaɪl/to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.verbverb-transitiveC1
- beguin/bɛˈɡiːn/A short-lived, intense infatuation or passing romantic fancy.nounLow
- beguine/bɪˈɡiːn/A social dance of Caribbean origin, or the music for it, similar to a slow rumba.nounC1/C2 – Low. Primarily found in historical, cultural, or musicological contexts.
- begum/ˈbeɪɡəm/A high-ranking Muslim woman, especially a widow of a ruler; a Muslim woman of rank or a title of respect.nounC2
- begun/bɪˈɡʌn/The past participle of the verb 'begin'; indicates that an action, process, or state has been started in the past and may still be ongoing or relevant to the present.verbHigh
- behalf/bɪˈhɑːf/Representing or in the interests of a person, group, or cause.nounB2
- behan/ˈbiːən/An Irish surname of notable literary and cultural association, primarily referring to the Irish playwright Brendan Behan (1923–1964).nounLow
- behave/bɪˈheɪv/To act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in accordance with social norms or expectations.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
- behavior/bɪˈheɪvjə/The way in which a person, animal, or system acts or functions, especially in response to stimuli or in a particular situation.nounC1
- behavior modification/bɪˈheɪvjə ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/The application of learning principles (often from behaviourism) to systematically change observable actions and reactions.nounC1-C2
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