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- breatheverb
To take air into the lungs and then expel it.
- breathesverb
Takes air into the lungs and expels it (third person singular).
- breathingnoun
The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
- breathsnoun
Plural of breath; multiple instances of air taken into or expelled from the lungs.
- bredverb
Past tense and past participle of "breed"; caused animals to reproduce.
- breenoun
The liquid in which something has been boiled; broth or juice.
- breedverb
To cause animals to reproduce, especially selectively.
- breedingnoun
The process of mating and producing offspring, especially in a controlled manner.
- breezenoun
A gentle wind.
- brendaproper noun
A female given name of Old Norse origin.
- brendanproper noun
A male given name of Irish origin.
- brennanproper noun
An Irish surname, also used as a given name.
- brentproper noun
A male given name of English origin.
- brethrennoun
(archaic or formal) Fellow members of a religious community or church.
- brettproper noun
A male given name of Celtic origin.
- brewverb
To make beer by fermenting malt and hops.
- brewingnoun
The process or industry of making beer.
- brewsterproper noun
An English surname, also used as a given name.
- brianproper noun
A male given name of Celtic origin.
- bribenoun
A sum of money or favor given to influence someone's conduct improperly.
- bribedverb
Past tense and past participle of "bribe"; gave money or gifts to influence someone dishonestly.
- bribesnoun
Plural of bribe; sums of money or favors given to corrupt someone.
- bricknoun
A rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln, used in building.
- bricksnoun
Plural of brick; rectangular blocks used in construction.
- bridaladjective
Relating to a bride or a wedding.
- bridenoun
A woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event.
- bridgenoun
A structure built to span a river, road, or other obstacle.
- bridgesnoun
Plural of bridge; structures spanning obstacles.
- bridgetproper noun
A female given name of Irish origin.
- briefadjective
Of short duration; not lasting long.
- briefcasenoun
A flat, rectangular bag for carrying documents and papers.
- briefingnoun
A meeting or session in which detailed information or instructions are given.
- brieflyadverb
For a short time; not for long.
- brigadenoun
A military unit typically consisting of several battalions.
- brigadiernoun
A military rank above colonel and below major general.
- briggsproper noun
An English surname, also occasionally used as a given name.
- brightadjective
Giving out or reflecting much light; shining.
- brighteradjective
Comparative form of "bright"; more bright.
- brightestadjective
Superlative form of "bright"; most bright.
- brightonproper noun
A seaside city in East Sussex, England, known as a popular resort.
- brilliantadjective
(of light or color) Very bright and radiant.
- bringverb
To carry or convey something toward the speaker or a specified place.
- bringingverb
Present participle of "bring"; carrying or conveying toward.
- bringsverb
Third person singular present tense of "bring"; carries toward.
- brinknoun
The extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body of water.
- bristolproper noun
A major city in southwest England, historically an important port.
- britainproper noun
The island comprising England, Scotland, and Wales; Great Britain.
- britishadjective
Relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom.
- britneyproper noun
A female given name, a variant spelling of Brittany.
- brittanyproper noun
A region in northwest France, known for its Celtic heritage.