English to English Dictionary

Behemoth

A huge or monstrous creature, or something extremely large and powerful, such as a corporation.

Belated

Coming or happening later than should have been the case.

Bellerophon

A hero of Greek mythology known for his adventures and feats, particularly his battle against the Chimera.

Belligerent

Hostile and aggressive.

Beneficence

The quality of being kind and doing good; the act of performing good deeds.

Benthic Zone

The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean, lake, or stream, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers.

Benzoquinone

A type of organic compound that is a derivative of quinone, characterized by a six-membered aromatic ring with two carbonyl groups.

Bequeath

To leave personal property to someone by a will.

Berserk

Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

Besiege

To surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; to lay siege to.

Bespoke

Made to order; custom-made.

Bestow

To confer or present an honor, right, or gift.