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brand new/ˌbrænd ˈnuː/adjectivebeginner

Completely new and unused; in pristine condition.

She walked out of the dealership in her brand new car.

brass/bræs/nounintermediate

A yellow alloy of copper and zinc.

The antique door handle was made of polished brass.

brave/breɪv/adjectivebeginner

Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

The brave firefighter rescued the cat from the burning tree.

breach/briːtʃ/nounintermediate

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

The company was sued for a breach of contract.

bread/brɛd/nounbeginner

A staple food produced by baking a dough of flour and water and often additional ingredients.

She spread butter on a warm slice of freshly baked bread.

breathtaking/ˈbrɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/adjectiveintermediate

Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, scale, or beauty; extremely striking.

The hikers reached the summit and were rewarded with a breathtaking view of the valley below.

breed/briːd/nounintermediate

A particular kind or sort of person or thing; a specific strain or variety of domesticated animal or plant.

Border collies are an energetic breed of dog.

brew/bruː/verbintermediate

To make beer, ale, or similar alcoholic beverages by soaking, boiling, and fermentation.

They brew their own craft beer in the garage using locally sourced hops.

brick/brɪk/nounbeginner

A small rectangular block of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building.

The old house was built of red brick.

bride/braɪd/nounbeginner

A woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event.

The bride looked stunning as she walked down the aisle in her white gown.

bridged/brɪdʒd/verbintermediate

To have spanned, connected, or crossed a physical or metaphorical gap, divide, or obstacle.

The new highway bridge has finally bridged the two isolated towns.

brief/briːf/adjectivebeginner

Of short duration; not lasting for long.

We had a brief conversation about the upcoming project.

bright/braɪt/adjectivebeginner

Radiating or reflecting a large amount of light; luminous or vivid in color.

The sun was exceptionally bright over the snow-covered hills.

bright and early/braɪt ənd ˈɜːr.li/idiomintermediate

Very early in the morning, typically at dawn or sunrise.

We have a long drive tomorrow, so we need to set off bright and early.

bright day/ˈbraɪt deɪ/nounbeginner

A day characterized by clear, sunny weather or, metaphorically, a period of time marked by happiness, success, or optimism.

We finally had a bright day after a long week of heavy rain.

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