English to English Dictionary

barb

A sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fishhook, or similar item, angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.

beacon

A fire or light set up on a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or landmark.

benchmark

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

beneath

At a lower level or layer than; under.

benign

Gentle and kind.

benignity

Kindness or tolerance arising from mildness or gentleness of disposition.

benzene

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon that is a important industrial solvent and starting material for many organic compounds.

biannual

Occurring twice a year; semiyearly.

biennial

Taking place once every two years.

bill

An amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered.

biomarker

A measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of some phenomenon such as disease, infection, or environmental exposure.

bistable

Having two stable states.