| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| bi- | In most branches of science bi- in composition denotes two, twice, or doubly; as, bidentate, two-toothed; biternate, doubly ternate, etc., In the composition of chemical names bi- denotes two atoms, parts, or equivalents of that constituent to the name of which it is prefixed, to one of the other component, or that such constituent is present in double the ordinary proportion; as, bichromate, bisulphide. Be- and di- are often used interchangeably. | |
| bib | noun | A small piece of cloth worn by children over the breast, to protect the clothes., An arctic fish (Gadus luscus), allied to the cod; — called also pout and whiting pout., A bibcock., Alt. of Bibbe, To drink; to sip; to tipple. |
| bid | of Bid, of Bid, To make an offer of; to propose. Specifically : To offer to pay ( a certain price, as for a thing put up at auction), or to take (a certain price, as for work to be done under a contract)., To offer in words; to declare, as a wish, a greeting, a threat, or defiance, etc.; as, to bid one welcome; to bid good morning, farewell, etc., To proclaim; to declare publicly; to make known., To order; to direct; to enjoin; to command., To invite; to call in; to request to come., imp. & p. p. of Bid., An offer of a price, especially at auctions; a statement of a sum which one will give for something to be received, or will take for something to be done or furnished; that which is offered., To pray., To make a bid; to state what one will pay or take. | |
| big | superl. | Having largeness of size; of much bulk or magnitude; of great size; large., Great with young; pregnant; swelling; ready to give birth or produce; — often figuratively., Having greatness, fullness, importance, inflation, distention, etc., whether in a good or a bad sense; as, a big heart; a big voice; big looks; to look big. As applied to looks, it indicates haughtiness or pride., Alt. of Bigg, Alt. of Bigg |
| bin | noun | A box, frame, crib, or inclosed place, used as a receptacle for any commodity; as, a corn bin; a wine bin; a coal bin., To put into a bin; as, to bin wine., An old form of Be and Been. |
| bis | adverb | Twice; — a word showing that something is, or is to be, repeated; as a passage of music, or an item in accounts. |
| bit | verb | The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened., Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains., To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of., imp. & p. p. of Bite., A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite., Somewhat; something, but not very great., A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock., The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers., The cutting iron of a plane., In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents., 3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth., of Bite, of Bite |