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Showing 18 of 158 words/braɪt ənd ˈɜːr.li/ [bright and early]
[idiom] Very early in the morning, typically at dawn or sunrise.
/ˈbraɪt deɪ/ [bright day]
[noun] A day characterized by clear, sunny weather or, metaphorically, a period of time marked by happiness, success, or optimism.
/ˈbraɪ.tər/ [brighter]
[adjective] Emitting or reflecting more light; having a high degree of sheen or radiance.
/ˈbraɪtɪst/ [brightest]
[adjective] Superlative form of bright: emitting or reflecting the most light; most intensely luminous.
/brɪŋ ˈklær.ə.ti/ [bring clarity]
[verb] To make a confusing, complex, or ambiguous situation easier to understand by providing explanation, detail, or structure.
/ˈbrɔːdsɔːrd/ [broadsword]
[noun] A sword with a broad, straight, double- or single-edged cutting blade, frequently fitted with a basket hilt.
/broʊk/ [broke]
[verb] Past tense of break; to have separated into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
/ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/ [brokerage]
[noun] The business or office of a broker, or the fee charged for their services in facilitating transactions.
/bɜːr/ [brr]
[interjection] Used to express a feeling of extreme cold or shivering.
/ˌbruːs ˈsprɪŋ.stiːn/ [bruce springsteen]
[noun] An iconic American rock musician known for his energetic stage performances, poetic and socially conscious lyrics, and association with heartland rock.
/brʌʃt/ [brushed]
[verb] The past tense and past participle of brush; to have cleaned, smoothed, or arranged something using a brush.
/ˈbruː.təl.aɪz/ [brutalize]
[verb] To treat someone with extreme physical violence or cruelty.
/ˈbʌbəld/ [bubbled]
[verb] Formed, emitted, or contained small spheres of gas or air in a liquid.
/ˈbʌk.skɪn/ [buckskin]
[noun] Leather made from the skin of a male deer, traditionally used for rugged clothing and footwear.
/ˈbʌɡi/ [buggy]
[adjective] Containing many errors, defects, or technical flaws, especially in computer software.
/bʌlk/ [bulk]
[noun] The mass, magnitude, or size of something, especially when large.
/ˈbʌl.ki.nəs/ [bulkiness]
[noun] The state or quality of being large, heavy, or taking up a significant amount of space.
/ˈbʊliːd/ [bullied]
[verb] Past tense and past participle of 'bully': to seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable.