# Dictionary_data_final

word: BARQUE
russian_word: барк
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɑːk
phonetics_text: bɑːk
definition:
a sailing ship, typically with three masts, in which the foremast and mainmast are square-rigged and the mizzenmast is rigged fore and aft.

origin:
Middle English: from Old French, probably from Provençal barca, from late Latin barca ‘ship's boat’.


word: BARQUENTINE
russian_word: баркентина
origin: late 17th century: from barque, on the pattern of brigantine .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɑːk(ə)ntiːn
phonetics_text: ˈbɑːk(ə)ntiːn
definition:
a sailing ship similar to a barque but with only the foremast square-rigged and the remaining masts rigged fore and aft.


word: BARRACKS
russian_word: казарма
example: the troops were ordered back to barracks
definition: a large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbarəks
phonetics_text: ˈbarəks
synonyms:
garrison|camp|encampment|depot|billet|quarters|fort|cantonment|guardhouse|cuartel|stone frigate|lobster box|casern

origin:
late 17th century: barrack from French baraque, from Italian baracca or Spanish barraca ‘soldier's tent’, of unknown origin.


word: BARRAGE
russian_word: заграждение
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbarɑːʒ
phonetics_text: ˈbarɑːʒ
example:
his forces launched an artillery barrage on the city|they are considering a tidal barrage built across the Severn estuary

definition:
a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.|an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power.

synonyms:
bombardment|gunfire|cannonade|battery|blast|broadside|salvo|volley|fusillade|storm|hail|shower|cascade|rain|stream|blitz|shelling|wall/curtain/barrier of fire

origin:
mid 19th century (in barrage (sense 2 of the noun)): from French, from barrer ‘to bar’, of unknown origin.


word: BARRAGE BALLOON
russian_word: аэростат заграждения
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a large balloon anchored to the ground by cables and typically with netting suspended from it, serving as an obstacle to low-flying enemy aircraft.


word: BARRE
russian_word: Барре
example: a barre chord
origin: French.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɑː
phonetics_text: bɑː
definition:
a horizontal bar at waist level on which ballet dancers rest a hand for support during certain exercises.|denoting a chord on a guitar or similar instrument in which one finger is laid across all the strings at a particular fret.


word: BARREL
russian_word: баррель
origin: Middle English: from Old French baril, from medieval Latin barriclus ‘small cask’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbar(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbar(ə)l
example:
the wine is then matured in old barrels|a gun barrel|a Welsh mountain pony with a barrel like a butt of wine

definition:
a cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops round them.|a tube forming part of an object such as a gun or a pen.|the belly and loins of a four-legged animal such as a horse.

synonyms:
cask|keg|butt|vat|tun|tub|drum|tank|firkin|hogshead|kilderkin|pin|pipe|barrique|solera|puncheon|tierce


word: BARREL ROLL
russian_word: бочка
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
an aerobatic manoeuvre in which an aircraft follows a single turn of a spiral while rolling once about its longitudinal axis.


word: BARREN
russian_word: бесплодный
definition: (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.|(of a place or building) bleak and lifeless.
antonyms: fertile|productive
synonyms: unproductive|infertile|unfruitful|sterile|arid|desert|waste|desolate|uncultivatable|impoverished
origin: Middle English: from Old French barhaine, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbar(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbar(ə)n
example:
the plains of Kyrenia were barren|the sports hall turned out to be a rather barren concrete building


word: BARRICADE
russian_word: баррикада
example: they built barricades in the narrow streets
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˌbarɪˈkeɪd
phonetics_text: ˌbarɪˈkeɪd
definition:
an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces.

synonyms:
barrier|obstacle|blockade|bar|fence|obstruction|roadblock|bulwark|stockade|rampart|palisade|hurdle|protection|defence

origin:
late 16th century: from French, from barrique ‘cask’, from Spanish barrica ; related to barrel (barrels often being used to build barricades).


word: BARRIER
russian_word: барьер
example: the mountain barrier between Norway and Sweden
definition: a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
synonyms: fence|railing|barricade|hurdle|bar|blockade|roadblock|fencing
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbarɪə
phonetics_text: ˈbarɪə
origin:
late Middle English (denoting a palisade or fortification defending an entrance): from Old French barriere, of unknown origin; related to barre.


word: BARRING
russian_word: за исключением
example: barring accidents, we should win
definition: except for; if not for.
origin: late 15th century: from the verb bar1 + -ing2.
part_of_speech: preposition
phonetic: ˈbɑːrɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbɑːrɪŋ
synonyms:
except for|with the exception of|excepting|if there is/are no|bar|discounting|short of|apart from|but for|other than|aside from|excluding|omitting|leaving out|save for|saving|outside of


word: BARRISTER
russian_word: адвокат
origin: late Middle English: from the noun bar1, perhaps on the pattern of minister .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbarɪstə
phonetics_text: ˈbarɪstə
definition:
a person called to the bar and entitled to practise as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts.

synonyms:
advocate|lawyer|professional pleader|counsel|Queen's Counsel|QC|defending counsel|prosecuting counsel|attorney|counselor(-at-law)|brief|serjeant-at-law|the Bar


word: BARTIZAN
russian_word: сторожевая башенка
definition: a battlemented parapet or an overhanging corner turret at the top of a castle or church tower.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbɑːtɪˈzan
phonetics_text: ˌbɑːtɪˈzan
origin:
early 19th century: from 17th-century bertisene, Scots variant of bratticing ‘temporary breastwork or parapet’, from brattice; revived and reinterpreted by Sir Walter Scott.


word: BARYON
russian_word: барионов
origin: 1950s: from Greek barus ‘heavy’ + -on.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbarɪɒn
phonetics_text: ˈbarɪɒn
definition:
a subatomic particle, such as a nucleon or hyperon, that has a mass equal to or greater than that of a proton.


word: BARYTE
russian_word: барит
origin: late 18th century (as barytes ): from Greek barus ‘heavy’ + endings based on Greek -ites .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbarʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbarʌɪt|ˈbɛːrʌɪt
definition:
a mineral consisting of barium sulphate, typically occurring as colourless prismatic crystals or thin white flakes.


word: BASCULE
russian_word: ферма
definition: a type of bridge with a section which can be raised and lowered using counterweights.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbaskjuːl
phonetics_text: ˈbaskjuːl
origin:
late 19th century: earlier denoting a lever apparatus of which one end is raised while the other is lowered, from French (earlier bacule ), ‘see-saw’, from battre ‘to bump’ + cul ‘buttocks’.


word: BASE
russian_word: база
antonyms: top
synonyms: foundation|bottom|foot|support|prop|stay|stand|pedestal|plinth|rest|bed|substructure
origin: Middle English: from Old French, from Latin basis ‘base, pedestal’, from Greek.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: beɪs
phonetics_text: beɪs
example:
she sat down at the base of a tree|the town's economic base collapsed|he headed back to base|soaps with a vegetable oil base

definition:
the lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.|a conceptual structure or entity on which something draws or depends.|a place used as a centre of operations by the armed forces or others; a headquarters.|a main or important element or ingredient to which other things are added.|a substance capable of reacting with an acid to form a salt and water, or (more broadly) of accepting or neutralizing hydrogen ions.|the middle part of a bipolar transistor, separating the emitter from the collector.|the root or stem of a word or a derivative.|a number used as the basis of a numeration scale.|each of the four stations that must be reached in turn to score a run.


word: BASEBALL
russian_word: бейсбол
example: a game of baseball
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbeɪsbɔːl
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪsbɔːl
definition:
a ball game played between two teams of nine on a diamond-shaped circuit of four bases. It is played chiefly as a warm-weather sport in the US and Canada.


word: BASELESS
russian_word: необоснованный
example: baseless allegations
definition: without foundation in fact.|(of a column) not having a base between the shaft and pedestal.
antonyms: well founded|proven
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbeɪsləs
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪsləs
synonyms:
groundless|unfounded|unsubstantiated|unproven|unsupported|uncorroborated|untested|unconfirmed|unverified|unattested|unjustified|unwarranted|foundationless|ill-founded|without basis|without foundation|not backed up by evidence|speculative|conjectural|idle|vain|unsound|unreliable|questionable|misinformed|misguided|spurious|specious|fallacious|erroneous|fabricated|untrue|trumped-up


word: BASEMENT
russian_word: подвал
example: they went down the stairs into the basement
definition: the floor of a building which is partly or entirely below ground level.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbeɪsm(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪsm(ə)nt
synonyms:
cellar|vault|crypt|undercroft|underground room|catacomb|sub-basement|lower ground floor|garden flat|dunny|below stairs

origin:
mid 18th century: probably from archaic Dutch basement ‘foundation’, perhaps from Italian basamento ‘column base’.


word: BASENESS
russian_word: низость
example: the baseness of human nature
definition: lack of moral principles; bad character.
antonyms: nobility
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbeɪsnəs
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪsnəs
synonyms:
meanness|sordidness|evil|wickedness|iniquity|iniquitousness|immorality|sin|wrong|unscrupulousness|unseemliness|unsavouriness|shoddiness|squalidness|vileness|foulness|vulgarity|tawdriness|cheapness|low-mindedness|debasement|degeneracy|depravity|corruption|reprobation|dissolution|dishonesty|dishonour|disreputableness|contemptibility|pettiness|ignominy|wretchedness|infamy|turpitude


word: BASENJI
russian_word: басенджи
definition: a smallish hunting dog of a central African breed, which growls and yelps but does not bark.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈsɛndʒi
phonetics_text: bəˈsɛndʒi
origin:
early 20th century (in the historical sense ‘Congolese person who has not adopted European customs or converted to Christianity’): probably from Lingala, ‘wild ones, indigenous people or animals’.


word: BASH
russian_word: удар
example: they bashed him over the head with a blunt object
definition: strike hard and violently.
origin: mid 17th century (as a verb): imitative, perhaps a blend of bang1 and smash, dash, etc.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: baʃ
phonetics_text: baʃ
synonyms:
strike|hit|beat|thump|slap|smack|batter|pound|pummel|thrash|rap|buffet|hammer|bang|knock|wallop|belt|whack|clout|clip|clobber|bop|biff|sock|deck|swipe|lay one on


word: BASHFUL
russian_word: застенчивый
example: everything you need to know but have been too bashful to ask
definition: reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
antonyms: bold|confident
origin: late 15th century: from obsolete bash ‘make or become abashed’ (from abash) + -ful.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbaʃfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈbaʃfʊl|ˈbaʃf(ə)l
synonyms:
shy|reserved|diffident|retiring|self-conscious|coy|demure|reticent|reluctant|shrinking|timid|timorous|meek|hesitant|apprehensive|nervous|insecure|doubting|wary|unconfident|inhibited|faint-hearted|embarrassed|shamefaced|sheepish


word: BASIC
russian_word: основной
antonyms: secondary|unimportant
origin: mid 19th century: from base1 + -ic.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbeɪsɪk
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪsɪk
example:
certain basic rules must be obeyed|these salts yield basic solutions comparable in strength with the mineral alkalis

definition:
forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental.|having the properties of a base, or containing a base; having a pH above 7.

synonyms:
fundamental|rudimentary|primary|principal|cardinal|chief|elementary|elemental|root|central|pivotal|critical|key|focal|salient|staple|essential|quintessential|bare-bones|stripped down|cut down|vital|necessary|indispensable|foundational|intrinsic|underlying|ingrained


word: BASICALLY
russian_word: в основном
example: we started from a basically simple idea
definition: in the most essential respects; fundamentally.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈbeɪsɪkli
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪsɪkli
synonyms:
fundamentally|primarily|principally|chiefly|essentially|elementally|firstly|predominantly|above all|first of all|most of all|first and foremost|in essence|at bottom|at heart|mostly|for the most part|in the main|mainly|on the whole|by and large|substantially|in substance|intrinsically|inherently|au fond|at the end of the day|when all is said and done|when you get right down to it


word: BASIDIOMYCETE
russian_word: базидиомицет
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˌsɪdɪəˈmʌɪsiːt
phonetics_text: bəˌsɪdɪəˈmʌɪsiːt
definition:
a fungus whose spores develop in basidia. They include the majority of familiar mushrooms and toadstools.

origin:
late 19th century: anglicized singular of modern Latin Basidiomycetes, from basidium (see basidium) + Greek mukētes ‘fungi’.


word: BASIL
russian_word: базилик
example: garnish the baked pizza with fresh basil
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbaz(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbaz(ə)l
definition:
an aromatic plant of the mint family, native to tropical Asia. The leaves are used as a culinary herb, especially in Mediterranean dishes.|a European plant which grows in hedges and scrub.

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French basile, via medieval Latin from Greek basilikon, neuter of basilikos ‘royal’ (see basilica).


word: BASILAR
russian_word: базилярный
origin: mid 16th century: from modern Latin basilaris, formed irregularly from Latin basis (see basis).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbasɪlə
phonetics_text: ˈbasɪlə
definition:
of or situated at the base of something, especially of the skull, or of the organ of Corti in the ear.


word: BASIN
russian_word: бассейн
example: she poured water from the jug into the basin|the loch is cupped in a shallow basin among low hills
synonyms: bowl|dish|pan|pot|container|receptacle|vessel
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbeɪs(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪs(ə)n
definition:
a bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply; a washbasin.|a wide open container used for preparing food or for holding liquid.|a circular or oval valley or natural depression on the earth's surface, especially one containing water.

origin:
Middle English: from Old French bacin, from medieval Latin bacinus, from bacca ‘water container’, perhaps of Gaulish origin.


word: BASIS
russian_word: основа
example: trust is the only basis for a good working relationship
definition: the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbeɪsɪs
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪsɪs
origin:
late 16th century (denoting a base or pedestal): via Latin from Greek, ‘stepping’. Compare with base1.


word: BASKET
russian_word: корзина
example: a shopping basket|you silly basket
synonyms: receptacle|container|holder|vessel|box|case|wickerwork box|hamper|creel|pannier|punnet|trug
origin: Middle English: from Old French basket, of unknown ultimate origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɑːskɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɑːskɪt
definition:
a container used to hold or carry things, typically made from interwoven strips of cane or wire.|a net fixed on a hoop used as the goal.|euphemism for bastard (sense 1 of the noun).


word: BASQUE
russian_word: баскский
origin: mid 19th century: from Basque, referring to Basque dress.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bask
phonetics_text: bask|bɑːsk
definition:
a close-fitting bodice extending from the shoulders to the waist and typically with a short continuation below waist level.


word: BASS
russian_word: бас
example: his bass voice rings out attractively|a bass clarinet
antonyms: high
origin: late Middle English: alteration of base2, influenced by basso.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: beɪs
phonetics_text: beɪs
definition:
the lowest adult male singing voice.|denoting the member of a family of instruments that is the lowest in pitch.|the low-frequency output of a radio or audio system, corresponding to the bass in music.

synonyms:
deep-toned|deep|low-pitched|low-toned|low|full-toned|resonant|sonorous|powerful|rumbling|booming|resounding|baritone


word: BASSOON
russian_word: фагот
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈsuːn
phonetics_text: bəˈsuːn
definition:
a bass woodwind instrument of the oboe family, with a doubled-back tube over four feet long, played with a double reed.

origin:
early 18th century: from French basson, from Italian bassone, from basso ‘low’, from Latin bassus ‘short, low’.


word: BAST
russian_word: луб
origin: Old English bæst ; related to Dutch bast, German Bast ; of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bast
phonetics_text: bast
definition:
fibrous material from a plant, in particular the inner bark of a tree such as the lime, used as fibre in matting, cord, etc.


word: BASTARD
russian_word: ублюдок
example: he lied to me, the bastard!
definition: an unpleasant or despicable person.|a person born of parents not married to each other.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈbɑːstəd
phonetics_text: ˈbɑːstəd|ˈbastəd
synonyms:
scoundrel|villain|rogue|rascal|brute|animal|weasel|snake|monster|ogre|wretch|devil|good-for-nothing|reprobate|wrongdoer|evil-doer|picaro|scumbag|pig|swine|louse|hound|cur|rat|beast|son of a bitch|SOB|low life|skunk|nasty piece of work|ratbag|wrong 'un|git|toerag|scrote|blighter|bad lot|spalpeen|sleeveen|fink|rat fink|butthole|scamp|dingo|cad|heel|bad egg|dastard|knave|stinker|rotter|bounder|blackguard|miscreant|varlet|vagabond|rapscallion|whoreson|shit|fucker|wanker|tosser|arsehole|sod|bugger|fuck|motherfucker|asshole|mofo|mother

origin:
Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin bastardus, probably from bastum ‘packsaddle’; compare with Old French fils de bast, ‘packsaddle son’ (i.e. the son of a mule driver who uses a packsaddle for a pillow and is gone by morning).


word: BASTARDIZE
russian_word: портить
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbɑːstədʌɪz
phonetics_text: ˈbɑːstədʌɪz|ˈbastədʌɪz
example:
our biggest fear was they were going to take our script and bastardize it|the Act of 1534 bastardized Princess Mary

definition:
change (something) in such a way as to lower its quality or value, typically by adding new elements.|declare (someone) illegitimate.

synonyms:
adulterate|corrupt|contaminate|weaken|dilute|spoil|taint|pollute|foul|defile|debase|degrade|devalue|depreciate|distort|vitiate


word: BASTION
russian_word: бастион
example: cricket's last bastion of discrimination
origin: mid 16th century: from French, from Italian bastione, from bastire ‘build’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbastɪən
phonetics_text: ˈbastɪən
definition:
a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.|an institution, place, or person strongly maintaining particular principles, attitudes, or activities.

synonyms:
rampart|bulwark|parapet|fortification|buttress|outwork|projection|breastwork|redoubt|barbican|stockade|palisade|bartizan


word: BATCH
russian_word: партия
example: a batch of bread
definition: a quantity or consignment of goods produced at one time.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: batʃ
phonetics_text: batʃ
origin:
late 15th century (in the senses ‘process of baking’, ‘quantity produced at one baking’): based on an Old English word related to bacan (see bake1). Current senses date from the early 18th century.


word: BATH
russian_word: ванна
example: the bedrooms have their own bath and shower
definition: a large container for water, used for immersing and washing the body.
origin: Old English bæth, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bad and German Bad .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɑːθ
phonetics_text: bɑːθ
synonyms:
bathtub|tub|hot tub|hip bath|sitz bath|whirlpool bath|sauna|steam bath|Turkish bath|pool|Jacuzzi|slipper bath|thermae


word: BATHE
russian_word: купаться
synonyms: have/take a bath|wash|clean|soak|shower|douche|bath|lave|perform one's ablutions
origin: Old English bathian, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German baden .
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: beɪð
phonetics_text: beɪð
example:
she was advised to bathe or shower daily|occasionally I bathed in the lido swimming pool|the park lay bathed in sunshine

definition:
wash by immersing one's body in water.|swim or spend time in the sea or a lake, river, or pool for pleasure.|suffuse or envelop in something.


word: BATHING COSTUME
russian_word: купальный костюм
definition: a garment worn for swimming, such as a swimsuit.
part_of_speech: noun
synonyms:
swimsuit|bathing suit|swimming trunks|trunks|swimwear|bikini|swimming costume|swimming togs|cossie|bathers|swimmers


word: BATHOCHROMIC
russian_word: батохромный
origin: late 19th century: from Greek bathos ‘depth’ + khrōma ‘colour’ + -ic.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌbaθə(ʊ)ˈkrəʊmɪk
phonetics_text: ˌbaθə(ʊ)ˈkrəʊmɪk
definition:
relating to or denoting a shift of the absorption spectrum of a compound towards longer wavelengths.


word: BATHOS
russian_word: ложный пафос
example: his epic poem has passages of almost embarrassing bathos
synonyms: anticlimax|let-down|disappointment|disillusionment|mawkishness|sentimentality|comedown
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbeɪθɒs
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪθɒs
definition:
(especially in a literary work) an effect of anticlimax created by an unintentional lapse in mood from the sublime to the trivial or ridiculous.

origin:
mid 17th century (first recorded in the Greek sense): from Greek, literally ‘depth’. The current sense was introduced by Alexander Pope in the early 18th century.


word: BATHYPELAGIC
russian_word: батипелагический
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌbaθɪpɪˈladʒɪk
phonetics_text: ˌbaθɪpɪˈladʒɪk
definition:
(of fish and other organisms) inhabiting the deep sea where the environment is dark and cold, between about 1000 and 3000 metres (approximately 3300 and 9800 ft) down.


word: BATIK
russian_word: батик
example: a visual artist specializing in batik
origin: late 19th century: from Javanese, literally ‘painted’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbatɪk
phonetics_text: ˈbatɪk|bəˈtiːk
definition:
a method (originally used in Java) of producing coloured designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left undyed.


word: BATMAN
russian_word: денщик
definition: (in the British armed forces) an officer's personal servant.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbatmən
phonetics_text: ˈbatmən
origin:
mid 18th century (originally denoting an orderly in charge of the bat horse ‘packhorse’ which carried the officer's baggage): from Old French bat (from medieval Latin bastum ‘packsaddle’) + man.


word: BATON
russian_word: дубинка
definition: a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir.
synonyms: stick|rod|staff|wand|bar
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbat(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbat(ə)n
origin:
early 16th century (denoting a staff or cudgel): from French bâton, earlier baston, from late Latin bastum ‘stick’.


word: BATTALION
russian_word: батальон
definition: a large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈtalɪən
phonetics_text: bəˈtalɪən
synonyms:
unit|regiment|brigade|force|garrison|division|squadron|squad|company|section|detachment|contingent|legion|corps|troop|group|cohort

origin:
late 16th century: from French bataillon, from Italian battaglione, from battaglia ‘battle’, from Latin (see battle).


word: BATTELS
russian_word: отчет о суммах
definition: (at Oxford University) a college account for food and accommodation expenses.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbat(ə)lz
phonetics_text: ˈbat(ə)lz
origin:
late 16th century: perhaps from dialect battle  ‘nourish’, from the earlier adjective battle  ‘nutritious’; probably related to batten2.


word: BATTEN
russian_word: рейка
synonyms: bar|bolt|clamp|rail|shaft|board|strip
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbat(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbat(ə)n
definition:
a long flat strip of squared timber or metal used to hold something in place or as a fastening against a wall.

origin:
late 15th century: from Old French batant, present participle (used as a noun) of batre ‘to beat’, from Latin battuere .


word: BATTER
russian_word: жидкое тесто
example: a prisoner was battered to death with a table leg
definition: strike repeatedly with hard blows.
origin: Middle English: from Old French batre ‘to beat’ (from Latin battuere ) + -er3.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbatə
phonetics_text: ˈbatə
synonyms:
pummel|pound|rain blows on|buffet|belabour|thrash|beat up|abuse|hit|strike|beat|smack|assault|attack|thump|lash|aim blows at|whack|clout|wallop|bash|clobber|bop|biff|sock|deck|plug|knock about|knock around|give someone a good hiding|lay into|lace into|do over|rough up|damage|injure|hurt|harm|impair|mar|spoil|destroy|demolish|crush|shatter|smash|ruin|total|trash


word: BATTERING RAM
russian_word: таран
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbatərɪŋ ˌram
phonetics_text: ˈbatərɪŋ ˌram
definition:
a heavy beam, originally with an end in the form of a carved ram's head, formerly used in breaching fortifications.


word: BATTERY
russian_word: батарея
synonyms: cell|accumulator|power unit
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbat(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈbat(ə)ri
example:
a camera battery|anti-aircraft missile batteries|a battery of equipment to monitor blood pressure|battery farming|any act which puts a person in immediate and reasonable fear of battery

definition:
a container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.|a fortified emplacement for heavy guns.|a set of similar units of equipment, typically when connected together.|a series of small cages for the intensive rearing of farm animals, especially calves and poultry.|the infliction of unlawful personal violence on another person, even where the contact does no physical harm.|the pitcher and the catcher.

origin:
Middle English: from Old French baterie, from battre ‘to strike’, from Latin battuere . The original sense was ‘metal articles wrought by hammering’, later ‘a number of pieces of artillery used together’, whence ‘a number of Leyden jars connected up so as to discharge simultaneously’ (mid 18th century), giving rise to battery (sense 1).


word: BATTLE
russian_word: битва
example: the battle lasted for several hours
definition: a sustained fight between large organized armed forces.
antonyms: truce|peace
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbat(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbat(ə)l
synonyms:
fight|conflict|armed conflict|clash|struggle|skirmish|engagement|dogfight|affray|fray|encounter|confrontation|contest|meeting|collision|duel|tussle|scuffle|melee|fracas|war|campaign|crusade|fighting|warfare|combat|action|hostilities|scrap|shoot-out

origin:
Middle English: from Old French bataille (noun), bataillier (verb), based on late Latin battualia ‘military or gladiatorial exercises’, from Latin battuere ‘to beat’.


word: BATTLEDORE
russian_word: скалка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbat(ə)ldɔː
phonetics_text: ˈbat(ə)ldɔː
definition:
a game played with a shuttlecock and rackets, a forerunner of badminton.|a wooden paddle-shaped implement formerly used in washing clothes for beating and stirring.

origin:
late Middle English (in battledore (sense 2 of the noun)): perhaps from Provençal batedor ‘beater’, from batre ‘to beat’.


word: BATTLEFIELD
russian_word: поле боя
example: the battlefields of the Great War
definition: the piece of ground on which a battle is or was fought.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbat(ə)lfiːld
phonetics_text: ˈbat(ə)lfiːld
synonyms:
battleground|front|battle front|battle lines|field of operations|field of battle|combat zone|theatre|theatre/arena of war|battle stations|lists


word: BATTLEMENT
russian_word: зубцы
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbat(ə)lm(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈbat(ə)lm(ə)nt
definition:
a parapet at the top of a wall, especially of a fort or castle, that has regularly spaced squared openings for shooting through.

synonyms:
castellation|parapet|rampart|balustrade|wall|bulwark|barbican|bastion|fortification|breastwork|crenellation|circumvallation|outwork|vallum|bartizan

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French bataillier ‘fortify with movable defence turrets’, possibly related to battle.


word: BATTUE
russian_word: облава
definition: the driving of game towards hunters by beaters.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈt(j)uː
phonetics_text: bəˈt(j)uː
origin:
early 19th century: from French, feminine past participle of battre ‘to beat’, from Latin battuere .


word: BATTY
russian_word: сумасшедший
example: you'll drive me batty!
definition: mad; insane.
antonyms: sane|rational
origin: early 20th century: from bat2 + -y1. Compare with bats.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbati
phonetics_text: ˈbati
synonyms:
mad|insane|odd|queer|eccentric|deranged|demented|crazed|out of one's mind|not in one's right mind|sick in the head|lunatic|unbalanced|unhinged|unstable|mad as a hatter|mad as a March hare|foaming at the mouth|foolish|stupid|idiotic|silly|crazy|mental|daft|bats|bonkers|nuts|nutty|nutty as a fruitcake|loony|screwy|off one's head/nut/rocker|round the bend|out to lunch|raving mad|stark raving mad|barmy|crackers|barking (mad)|stark staring mad|dotty|potty|off one's trolley|off the wall|not the full shilling|away with the fairies|nutsy|whacko


word: BAUXITE
russian_word: боксит
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔːksʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːksʌɪt
definition:
an amorphous clayey rock that is the chief commercial ore of aluminium. It consists largely of hydrated alumina with variable proportions of iron oxides.

origin:
mid 19th century: from French, from Les Baux (the name of a village near Arles in SE France, near which it was first found) + -ite1.


word: BAWDY
russian_word: похабный
definition: dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.
antonyms: clean|innocent
origin: early 16th century: from bawd + -y1.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbɔːdi
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːdi
synonyms:
ribald|indecent|risqué|racy|rude|spicy|suggestive|titillating|naughty|improper|indelicate|indecorous|off colour|earthy|broad|locker-room|Rabelaisian|pornographic|obscene|vulgar|crude|coarse|gross|lewd|dirty|filthy|smutty|unseemly|salacious|prurient|lascivious|licentious|X-rated|scatological|near the bone|near the knuckle|erotic|sexy|sexual|blue|raunchy|nudge-nudge|adult


word: BAWL
russian_word: орать
example: ‘Move!’ bawled the drill corporal|one by one the children all started bawling
definition: shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly.|weep or cry noisily.
antonyms: whisper
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɔːl
phonetics_text: bɔːl
synonyms:
shout|call out|cry out|cry|yell|roar|bellow|screech|scream|shriek|howl|whoop|bark|growl|snarl|bluster|vociferate|trumpet|thunder|yammer|holler

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘(of an animal) howl, bark’): imitative; possibly related to medieval Latin baulare ‘to bark’ or Icelandic baula ‘to low’.


word: BAWL OUT
russian_word: выкрикивать
example: he could make actors burst into tears when he bawled them out for some trivial error
definition: reprimand someone angrily.
antonyms: compliment
synonyms:
reprimand|rebuke|scold|admonish|reprove|upbraid|chastise|chide|censure|castigate|lambast|berate|lecture|criticize|take to task|read the Riot Act to|give a piece of one's mind to|haul over the coals|tell off|give someone a telling-off|dress down|give someone a dressing-down|pitch into|lay into|lace into|blow up at|give someone an earful|give someone a roasting|give someone a rocket|give someone a rollicking|have a go at|carpet|tear someone off a strip|give someone what for|let someone have it|chew out|ream out|bollock|give someone a bollocking|tear someone a new arsehole|rip someone a new arsehole|tear someone a new asshole|rip someone a new asshole


word: BAWN
russian_word: укрепленный двор замка
example: a field of bawn hay|fishermen spread the fish on the bawn
origin: from Irish.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɔːn
phonetics_text: bɔːn
definition:
a fortified enclosure around a castle.|a meadow.|a flat expanse of rocks on a beach, on which fish are spread to dry.


word: BAY
russian_word: залив
example: a boat trip round the bay
definition: a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards.
origin: late Middle English: from Old French baie, from Old Spanish bahia, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: beɪ
phonetics_text: beɪ
synonyms:
cove|inlet|estuary|indentation|natural harbour|gulf|basin|fjord|ria|sound|arm|bight|firth|anchorage|(sea) loch|lough


word: BAYONET
russian_word: штык
example: a bayonet fitting
synonyms: blade|knife|sword|spear|lance|pike|javelin|shaft|harpoon
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbeɪənɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbeɪənɪt
definition:
a blade that may be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle and used to stab an opponent in hand-to-hand fighting.|denoting a fitting for a light bulb, camera lens, etc. which is engaged by being pushed into a socket and then twisted to lock it in place.

origin:
late 17th century (denoting a kind of short dagger): from French baïonnette, from Bayonne, the name of a town in SW France, where they were first made.


word: BE
russian_word: быть
definition: exist.|occur; take place.|having the state, quality, identity, nature, role, etc., specified.|say.
synonyms: exist|have being|have existence|live|be alive|have life|breathe|draw breath|be extant|be viable
part_of_speech: verb|verb
phonetic: biː
phonetics_text: biː
example:
there are no easy answers|the exhibition will be in November|Amy was 91|last time I saw her she was all ‘You need to quit smoking!’

origin:
Old English bēon, an irregular and defective verb, whose full conjugation derives from several originally distinct verbs. The forms am and is are from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sum and est . The forms was and were are from an Indo-European root meaning ‘remain’. The forms be and been are from an Indo-European root shared by Latin fui ‘I was’, fio ‘I become’, and Greek phuein ‘bring forth, cause to grow’. The origin of are is uncertain.


word: BEACH
russian_word: пляж
example: fabulous sandy beaches
definition: a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: biːtʃ
phonetics_text: biːtʃ
synonyms:
seaside|seashore|shore|coast|coastline|coastal region|seaboard|foreshore|water's edge|margin|sands|sand|shingle|(sand) dunes|lido|plage|littoral|strand

origin:
mid 16th century (denoting shingle on the seashore): perhaps related to Old English bæce, bece ‘brook’ (an element that survives in place names such as Wis bech and Sand bach ), assuming an intermediate sense ‘pebbly river valley’.


word: BEACHCOMBER
russian_word: бродяга
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːtʃkəʊmə
phonetics_text: ˈbiːtʃkəʊmə
definition:
a person who walks along a beach looking for valuable or interesting items.|a long wave rolling in from the sea.

synonyms:
scavenger|scrounger|forager|gatherer|collector|accumulator|tramp|vagrant|wanderer|itinerant|nomad|drifter|transient|homeless person|hobo|bum


word: BEACHHEAD
russian_word: береговой плацдарм
origin: Second World War (originally US): formed on the pattern of bridgehead .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːtʃhɛd
phonetics_text: ˈbiːtʃhɛd
definition:
a defended position on a beach taken from the enemy by landing forces, from which an attack can be launched.


word: BEAD
russian_word: шарик
example: long strings of beads|beads of sweat
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: biːd
phonetics_text: biːd
definition:
a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material that is threaded with others to make a necklace or rosary or sewn on to fabric.|a drop of a liquid on a surface.|a small knob forming the foresight of a gun.|the reinforced inner edge of a pneumatic tyre that grips the rim of the wheel.|an ornamental plaster moulding resembling a string of beads or having a semicircular cross section.

synonyms:
ball|pellet|pill|globule|spheroid|spherule|sphere|oval|ovoid|orb|round|pearl|necklace|string of beads|chaplet|rosary

origin:
Old English gebed  ‘prayer’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bede and German Gebet, also to bid2. Current senses derive from the use of a rosary, each bead representing a prayer.


word: BEADLE
russian_word: церковный сторож
definition: a ceremonial officer of a church, college, or similar institution.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːd(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbiːd(ə)l
origin:
Old English bydel  ‘a person who makes a proclamation’, gradually superseded in Middle English by forms from Old French bedel, ultimately of Germanic origin; related to German Büttel, also to bid1. Compare with bedel.


word: BEADSMAN
russian_word: молящийся
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːdzmən
phonetics_text: ˈbiːdzmən
definition:
a pensioner provided for by a benefactor in return for prayers, especially one living in an almshouse.


word: BEAKER
russian_word: мерный стакан
definition: a drinking container, typically made of plastic, often with a lid for use by children.
synonyms: cup|tumbler|glass|mug|jug|drinking vessel
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːkə
phonetics_text: ˈbiːkə
origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘large drinking container’): from Old Norse bikarr, perhaps based on Greek bikos ‘drinking bowl’.


word: BEAM
russian_word: луч
antonyms: frown
origin: Old English bēam ‘tree, beam’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch boom and German Baum .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: biːm
phonetics_text: biːm
example:
there are very fine oak beams in the oldest part of the house|a beam of light flashed in front of her|a beam of satisfaction

definition:
a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building.|a ray or shaft of light.|a radiant or good-natured look or smile.

synonyms:
joist|purlin|girder|spar|support|strut|stay|brace|scantling|batten|transom|lintel|stringer|balk|board|timber|plank|lath|rafter|collar beam|tie beam|summer (tree)|hammer beam|cantilever


word: BEANFEAST
russian_word: гулянка
example: cheerful music for beanfeasts
definition: a celebratory party with plentiful food and drink.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːnfiːst
phonetics_text: ˈbiːnfiːst
origin:
early 19th century: from bean + feast. The term originally denoted an annual dinner given to employees by their employers, where beans and bacon were regarded as an indispensable dish.


word: BEAR
russian_word: нести
synonyms: support|carry|hold up|prop up|keep up|bolster up|brace|shore up|underpin|buttress|reinforce
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɛː
phonetics_text: bɛː
example:
the bees form large colonies and need the thick branches of tall trees to bear the weight of their nests|she bore the pain stoically|he was bearing a tray of brimming glasses|she bore six daughters|bear left and follow the old drove road

definition:
carry the weight of; support.|endure (an ordeal or difficulty).|(of a person) carry (someone or something).|give birth to (a child).|turn and proceed in a specified direction.

origin:
Old English beran, of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit bharati, Greek pherein, and Latin ferre .


word: BEARABLE
russian_word: терпимый
example: things to make life in the tropics more bearable
definition: able to be endured.
antonyms: unbearable|intolerable
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɛːrəb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbɛːrəb(ə)l
synonyms:
tolerable|endurable|supportable|sufferable|brookable|sustainable|acceptable|admissible|passable|manageable


word: BEARD
russian_word: борода
origin: Old English, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch baard and German Bart .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɪəd
phonetics_text: bɪəd
example:
he had a black beard|the beard permitted the manipulator to protect the odds|the closeted male and his female ‘beard’

definition:
a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.|a person who carries out a transaction, typically a bet, for someone else in order to conceal the other's identity.|a woman who accompanies a gay man as an escort to a social occasion, in order to help conceal his homosexuality.

synonyms:
facial hair|whiskers|stubble|designer stubble|five o'clock shadow|bristles|full beard|goatee|imperial|Vandyke|Abe Lincoln|side whiskers|sideburns|mutton chops|moustache|moustaches|sideboards|beaver


word: BEAR DOWN
russian_word: сломить
example: at a canter they bore down on the mass of men ahead
antonyms: retreat from|move away from
definition:
move directly towards someone or something in a purposeful or intimidating manner.|(of a woman in labour) increase pressure within the abdomen by contracting the abdominal muscles and holding the breath, in order to push the baby out.

synonyms:
advance on|close in on|move in on|converge on|approach|come/move closer/close to|draw near/nearer to|press on towards|attack|set upon|fall upon|assail|let fly at|tear into|set about


word: BEARER
russian_word: предъявитель
example: a flag-bearer|promissory notes payable to the bearer
synonyms: messenger|agent|conveyor|emissary|carrier|provider|runner|courier
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛːrə
phonetics_text: ˈbɛːrə
definition:
a person or thing that carries or holds something.|a person who presents a cheque or other order to pay money.


word: BEAR FRUIT
russian_word: приносить плоды
example: plans for power-sharing may be about to bear fruit
definition: yield positive results.
antonyms: come to nothing
synonyms:
yield results|get results|succeed|meet with success|be successful|be effective|be profitable|work|go as planned|pay off|come off|pan out|do the trick|do the business


word: BEARING
russian_word: подшипник
synonyms: posture|comportment|carriage|gait|stance|deportment
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛːrɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbɛːrɪŋ
example:
a man of precise military bearing|the case has no direct bearing on the issues being considered|school was bad enough, but now it's past bearing|the Point is on a bearing of 015°|armorial bearings

definition:
a person's way of standing or moving.|relation; relevance.|the ability to tolerate something bad or to be tolerated.|a part of a machine that allows one part to rotate or move in contact with another part with as little friction as possible.|the direction or position of something, or the direction of movement, relative to a fixed point. It is usually measured in degrees, typically with magnetic north as zero.|a device or charge.


word: BEAR ON
russian_word: иметь отношение
definition: be relevant to something.|be a burden on someone.
antonyms: be irrelevant to
example:
two kinds of theories bear on literary studies|the extension of VAT to domestic fuel will bear hard on the low-paid

synonyms:
be relevant to|appertain to|pertain to|relate to|have a bearing on|have relevance to|apply to|be pertinent to|have reference to|concern|be concerned with|have to do with|be connected with


word: BEAR UP
russian_word: подбадривать
example: she's bearing up remarkably well
definition: remain cheerful in the face of adversity.
antonyms: go to pieces
synonyms:
cope|persevere|manage|endure|muddle through/along|get through|get on|carry on|get along|deal with the situation|grin and bear it|weather the storm|make out|get by|hack it


word: BEAR WITNESS TO
russian_word: свидетельствовать
example: little is left to bear witness to the past greatness of the city
definition: serve as evidence or proof that something exists or is the case.
antonyms: belie
synonyms:
testify to|be evidence/proof of|attest to|confirm|evidence|prove|vouch for|demonstrate|show|establish|indicate|reveal|bespeak|corroborate|verify|substantiate|bear out|be a monument to


word: BEASTLY
russian_word: ужасно
example: this beastly war|beastly immorality
definition: very unpleasant.|cruel and unrestrained.
antonyms: pleasant
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb
phonetic: ˈbiːstli
phonetics_text: ˈbiːstli
synonyms:
awful|horrible|rotten|nasty|foul|objectionable|unpleasant|disagreeable|offensive|vile|hateful|detestable|loathsome|abominable|terrible|shocking|godawful|yucky|shitty


word: BEAT
russian_word: бить
origin: Old English bēatan, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adjective
phonetic: biːt
phonetics_text: biːt
example:
if we were caught we were beaten|she beat him easily at chess|the defender beat him to the ball|her heart beat faster with panic|doves wheel around the rooftops, beating their wings|beat the butter until light and fluffy|we beat southwards all that first day

definition:
strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an implement such as a club or whip.|defeat (someone) in a game or other competitive situation.|succeed in getting somewhere ahead of (someone).|(of the heart) pulsate.|(of a bird) move (the wings) up and down.|stir (cooking ingredients) vigorously to make a smooth or frothy mixture.|sail into the wind, following a zigzag course with repeated tacking.

synonyms:
hit|strike|batter|thump|hammer|punch|knock|thrash|pound|pummel|slap|smack|crack|thwack|cuff|buffet|maul|pelt|drub|rain blows on|assault|attack|abuse|flay|whip|lash|cudgel|club|birch|wallop|belt|bash|whack|clout|clobber|slug|tan|biff|bop|sock|deck|plug|lay into|do over|knock about/around|rough up|fill in|give someone a good hiding|chastise


word: BEAT DOWN
russian_word: сломить
example:
the sun beat down on them with fiery intensity|he has been beaten down by the evils of a corporate system|I had at least attempted to beat him down on the charter price

definition:
(of the sun) radiate intense heat and brightness.|tire or wear down someone, especially to the point of defeat or surrender.|force someone to reduce the price of something.


word: BEATER
russian_word: било
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːtə
phonetics_text: ˈbiːtə
example:
he is not a drug addict, an alcoholic, or a woman beater|he had regularly worked as a beater on grouse shoots on Soyland Moor|beat two eggs in large bowl with a hand beater until fluffy|a recession beater|I bought a beater and drove that for a few years

definition:
a person who hits someone or something, typically on a habitual basis.|a person employed to raise game birds for shooting by striking at the ground cover.|an implement or machine used for beating.|a person or thing that overcomes or prevents something.|an old or dilapidated vehicle.


word: BEATIFY
russian_word: канонизировать
example: he beatified Juan Diego, an Indian believed to have had a vision of the Virgin Mary in 1531
definition: (in the Roman Catholic Church) announce the beatification of.
synonyms: canonize|bless|sanctify|hallow|consecrate|make holy|make sacred
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈatɪfʌɪ
phonetics_text: bɪˈatɪfʌɪ
origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘make blessed or supremely happy’): from Old French beatifier or ecclesiastical Latin beatificare, from Latin beatus ‘blessed’.


word: BEATING
russian_word: избиение
example: if he got dirt on his clothes he'd get a beating
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːtɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbiːtɪŋ
definition:
a punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly.|pulsation or throbbing, typically of the heart.|a defeat in a competitive situation.

synonyms:
battering|thrashing|thumping|pounding|pummelling|drubbing|slapping|smacking|hammering|hitting|striking|punching|knocking|thwacking|cuffing|buffeting|boxing|mauling|pelting|lambasting|assault|attack|flaying|whipping|lashing|cudgelling|clubbing|birching|corporal punishment|chastisement|beating-up|duffing-up|doing-over|belting|bashing|pasting|walloping|whacking|clobbering|slugging|tanning|biffing|bopping|hiding


word: BEATITUDE
russian_word: блаженство
example: the expression of beatitude the religious sometimes adopt
definition: supreme blessedness.
origin: late Middle English: from Old French beatitude or Latin beatitudo, from beatus ‘blessed’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈatɪtjuːd
phonetics_text: bɪˈatɪtjuːd
synonyms:
blessedness|benediction|grace|bliss|ecstasy|exaltation|supreme happiness|heavenly joy|divine rapture|saintliness|sainthood


word: BEAT OFF
russian_word: отгонять
example: we beat off the raiders with sticks and broom handles
definition: succeed in resisting an attacker or attack.|(of a man) masturbate.
synonyms:
repel|fight off|repulse|drive away/back|force back|beat back|push back|thrust back|put to flight|hold off|ward off|fend off|stand off|stave off|keep at bay|keep at arm's length


word: BEAT OUT
russian_word: выбивать
synonyms: extinguish|put out|quench|smother|douse|snuff out|stifle|choke
example:
he beat out a rhythm on the drums|he made a frantic dash to grab an armful of branches and beat out the flames|your proposal beat out some pretty famous clients

definition:
produce a loud, rhythmic sound by striking something.|extinguish flames by striking at them with a suitable object.|defeat someone in a game or other competitive situation.


word: BEAU
russian_word: кавалер
definition: a boyfriend or male admirer.|a rich, fashionable young man; a dandy.
origin: late 17th century (in beau (sense 2)): from French, literally ‘handsome’, from Latin bellus .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəʊ
phonetics_text: bəʊ
synonyms:
boyfriend|sweetheart|lover|fiancé|darling|partner|significant other|escort|young man|admirer|suitor|follower|steady|date|fancy man|swain


word: BEAUJOLAIS
russian_word: Божоле
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəʊʒəleɪ
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊʒəleɪ|French boʒolɛ
definition:
a light red or (less commonly) white burgundy wine produced in the Beaujolais district of south-eastern France.


word: BEAUTIFUL
russian_word: красивый
example: beautiful poetry
definition: pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
antonyms: ugly
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbjuːtɪfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈbjuːtɪfʊl|ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)l
synonyms:
attractive|pretty|handsome|good-looking|nice-looking|pleasing|alluring|prepossessing|as pretty as a picture|lovely|charming|delightful|appealing|engaging|winsome|ravishing|gorgeous|heavenly|stunning|arresting|glamorous|irresistible|bewitching|beguiling|graceful|elegant|exquisite|aesthetic|artistic|decorative|magnificent|bonny|hot|tasty|divine|knockout|drop-dead gorgeous|fanciable|beddable|easy on the eye|fit|smashing|cute|foxy|beaut|spunky|beauteous|comely|fair|sightly|pulchritudinous


word: BEAUTIFY
russian_word: украшать
example: another initiative to beautify the environment
definition: improve the appearance of.
antonyms: spoil|uglify
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbjuːtɪfʌɪ
phonetics_text: ˈbjuːtɪfʌɪ
synonyms:
adorn|embellish|enhance|decorate|ornament|garnish|gild|smarten|prettify|enrich|glamorize|spruce up|deck (out)|trick out|grace|get up|do up|do out|tart up|prink|primp|preen|apply make-up/cosmetics|do/doll oneself up


word: BEAUTY
russian_word: красота
example: I was struck by her beauty|she was considered a great beauty in her youth
antonyms: ugly woman|hag
origin: Middle English: from Old French beaute, based on Latin bellus ‘beautiful, fine’.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈbjuːti
phonetics_text: ˈbjuːti
definition:
a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.|a beautiful woman.

synonyms:
beautiful woman|belle|vision|charmer|enchantress|Venus|goddess|beauty queen|English rose|picture|seductress|femme fatale|looker|good looker|lovely|stunner|knockout|bombshell|dish|cracker|smasher|peach|eyeful|bit of all right


word: BEAUTY SPOT
russian_word: мушка
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a place known for its beautiful scenery.|a small natural or artificial mark such as a mole on a woman's face, considered to enhance her attractiveness.


word: BECAUSE OF
russian_word: вследствие
example: they moved here because of the baby
definition: on account of; by reason of.
synonyms:
on account of|as a result of|as a consequence of|owing to|by reason of|on grounds of|by dint of|due to|thanks to|by virtue of|on the strength of|through|after|following|in the wake of


word: BECOME
russian_word: становиться
example: she became angry and sulked all day|mourning regalia became her
definition: begin to be.|(of clothing) look good on or suit (someone).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈkʌm
phonetics_text: bɪˈkʌm
synonyms:
suit|flatter|look good on|look right on|set off|show to advantage|enhance|go well with|embellish|ornament|grace|do something for

origin:
Old English becuman  ‘come to a place, come (to be or do something)’ (see be-, come), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bekomen and German bekommen ‘get, receive’.


word: BECOMING
russian_word: становление
example: what a becoming dress!
definition: (of clothing) looking good on someone.
antonyms: unbecoming
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈkʌmɪŋ
phonetics_text: bɪˈkʌmɪŋ
synonyms:
flattering|fetching|attractive|lovely|pretty|handsome|stylish|elegant|chic|fashionable|comely|tasteful|on fleek


word: BED
russian_word: кровать
synonyms: couch|berth|billet|the sack|the hay|one's pit|kip
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɛd
phonetics_text: bɛd
example:
a large double bed|the gravelly bed of the stream|the lawns are flanked by rose beds|a bed of clay|the salad is served on a bed of raw spinach|place each paver on a bed of concrete

definition:
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.|the bottom of the sea or a lake or river.|an area of ground, typically in a garden, where flowers and plants are grown.|a stratum or layer of rock.|a layer of food on which other foods are served.|a flat base or foundation on which something rests or is supported.

origin:
Old English bed, bedd (noun), beddian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bed and German Bett .


word: BEDDING
russian_word: постельные принадлежности
synonyms: bedclothes|sheets|bed linen|linen|bedcovers|covers|blankets
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛdɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbɛdɪŋ
example:
a bedding course of sand|summer bedding is usually associated with flowers rather than foliage|bedding planes

definition:
bedclothes.|a base or bottom layer.|a display of bedding plants.|the stratification or layering of rocks.


word: BEDECK
russian_word: украшать
example: he led us into a room bedecked with tinsel
definition: decorate.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈdɛk
phonetics_text: bɪˈdɛk
synonyms:
decorate|adorn|ornament|trim|deck|enhance|beautify|prettify|embellish|furnish|garnish|grace|enrich|dress up|trick out|swathe|wreathe|festoon|array|bespangle|get up|do up|do out|furbelow


word: BEDHEAD
russian_word: изголовье
example: her artfully messy bedhead
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛdhɛd
phonetics_text: ˈbɛdhɛd
definition:
an upright board or panel fixed at the head of a bed.|hair with an untidy appearance, such as results from lying in bed.


word: BEDLAM
russian_word: бедлам
example: there was bedlam in the courtroom
definition: a scene of uproar and confusion.|an institution for the care of mentally ill people.
antonyms: calm
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛdləm
phonetics_text: ˈbɛdləm
synonyms:
uproar|pandemonium|commotion|mayhem|confusion|unrest|furore|upheaval|hubbub|hurly-burly|turmoil|riot|ruckus|tumult|disarray|turbulence|disorder|chaos|anarchy|lawlessness|hullabaloo|ructions|rumpus|snafu

origin:
late Middle English: early form of Bethlehem, referring to the hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem in London, used as an institution for the insane.


word: BEDOUIN
russian_word: бедуин
example: an encampment of Bedouin on the edge of the desert
definition: a nomadic Arab of the desert.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈbɛdʊɪn
phonetics_text: ˈbɛdʊɪn
origin:
from Old French beduin, based on Arabic badawī, (plural) badawīn ‘dwellers in the desert’, from badw ‘desert’.


word: BEDRAGGLED
russian_word: забрызганный
example: we got there, tired and bedraggled
definition: dishevelled.
antonyms: clean|neat
origin: early 18th century: from be- ‘thoroughly’ + draggle + -ed2.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈdraɡ(ə)ld
phonetics_text: bɪˈdraɡ(ə)ld
synonyms:
dishevelled|disordered|untidy|unkempt|tousled|disarranged|messy|in a mess|dirty|muddy|muddied|soiled|sullied|stained|wet|sodden|soaking|soaking wet|wringing wet|soaked|drenched|saturated|dripping|soggy|splashed|mussed


word: BEDRIDDEN
russian_word: прикованный к постели
definition: confined to bed by sickness or old age.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɛdrɪd(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbɛdrɪd(ə)n
synonyms:
confined to bed|housebound|out of action/commission|disabled|incapacitated|paralysed|immobilized|laid up|flat on one's back

origin:
Middle English: formed irregularly from archaic bedrid  ‘bedridden person’, from the base of the verb ride.


word: BEDSIT
russian_word: Гарсоньера
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛdsɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɛdsɪt
definition:
a one-roomed unit of accommodation typically consisting of combined bedroom and sitting room with cooking facilities.


word: BEDSPREAD
russian_word: постельное покрывало
definition: a decorative cloth used to cover a bed when it is not in use.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛdsprɛd
phonetics_text: ˈbɛdsprɛd
synonyms:
coverlet|cover|throw-over|blanket|afghan|quilt|bedcover|eiderdown|throw|spread|comforter|kaross|counterpane


word: BEDSTRAW
russian_word: подмаренник
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛdstrɔː
phonetics_text: ˈbɛdstrɔː
definition:
a herbaceous plant with small white or yellow flowers and whorls of slender leaves, formerly used for stuffing mattresses.


word: BEEF
russian_word: говядина
origin: Middle English: from Old French boef, from Latin bos, bov- ‘ox’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: biːf
phonetics_text: biːf
example:
there was the smell of roast beef|he needs a little more beef on his bones|he has a beef with education: it doesn't teach the basics of investing|getting caught with pot in the sixties was a narco beef

definition:
the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food.|flesh with well-developed muscle.|a complaint or grievance.|a criminal charge.

synonyms:
muscle|muscularity|brawn|bulk|heftiness|burliness|huskiness|physique|strength|powerfulness|robustness|sturdiness|stockiness


word: BEEFEATER
russian_word: лейб-гвардеец
definition: a Yeoman Warder or Yeoman of the Guard in the Tower of London.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːfiːtə
phonetics_text: ˈbiːfiːtə
origin:
early 17th century (originally a derogatory term for a well-fed servant): the current sense dates from the late 17th century.


word: BEEFY
russian_word: мускулистый
example: he shrugged his beefy shoulders
definition: muscular or robust.|tasting like beef.
antonyms: puny|thin
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbiːfi
phonetics_text: ˈbiːfi
synonyms:
muscular|brawny|hefty|burly|strapping|well built|thickset|solid|strong|powerful|heavy|robust|sturdy|stocky|fat|stout|plump|overweight|chubby|obese|flabby|fleshy|rotund|portly|corpulent|paunchy|beer-bellied|dumpy|hunky|hulking|husky|ripped|shredded|tubby|roly-poly|podgy|buff|jacked


word: BEER
russian_word: пиво
example: a pint of beer
definition: an alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavoured with hops.
synonyms: ale|beverage|brew|jar|pint|booze|wallop|sherbet|hop
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪə
phonetics_text: bɪə
origin:
Old English bēor, of West Germanic origin, based on monastic Latin biber ‘a drink’, from Latin bibere ‘to drink’; related to Dutch bier and German Bier .


word: BEETLE
russian_word: жук
synonyms: winged insect|coleopteran
origin: Old English bitula, bitela ‘biter’, from the base of bītan ‘to bite’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbiːt(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbiːt(ə)l
definition:
an insect of a large order distinguished by having forewings that are typically modified into hard wing cases (elytra), which cover and protect the hindwings and abdomen.|a dice game in which a picture of a beetle is drawn or assembled.


word: BEETROOT
russian_word: свекла
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːtruːt
phonetics_text: ˈbiːtruːt
definition:
the edible dark red spherical root of a kind of beet, eaten as a vegetable.|the variety of beet which produces beetroots.


word: BEFALL
russian_word: приключаться
example: a tragedy befell his daughter
definition: (especially of something bad) happen to (someone).
origin: Old English befeallan ‘to fall’ (early use being chiefly figurative); related to German befallen .
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈfɔːl
phonetics_text: bɪˈfɔːl
synonyms:
happen to|overtake|come upon|fall upon|hit|strike|be visited on|happen|occur|take place|chance to happen|arise|emerge|come about|transpire|materialize|appear|make an appearance|surface|crop up|spring up|present itself|ensue|follow|result|supervene|go down|come to pass|betide|hap|eventuate


word: BEFORE
russian_word: до
definition: during the period of time preceding a particular event or time.|in front of someone or something.
antonyms: after
origin: Old English beforan (see by, fore), of Germanic origin; related to German bevor .
part_of_speech: adverb|conjunction|preposition
phonetic: bɪˈfɔː
phonetics_text: bɪˈfɔː
example:
my playing days had ended six years before|they began trotting through the city with guards running before and behind

synonyms:
prior to|previous to|earlier than|preparatory to|in preparation for|preliminary to|in anticipation of|in expectation of|in advance of|ahead of|leading up to|on the eve of|anterior to|previously|before now|before then|until now|until then|up to now|up to then|earlier|formerly|hitherto|in the past|in days gone by|heretofore


word: BEFOREHAND
russian_word: заранее
example: rooms must be booked beforehand
definition: before an action or event; in advance.
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: bɪˈfɔːhand
phonetics_text: bɪˈfɔːhand
synonyms:
in advance|in readiness|ahead of time|before|before now|earlier|earlier on|previously|already|sooner

origin:
Middle English (originally as two words): from before + hand; probably influenced by Old French avant main .


word: BEFRIEND
russian_word: помогать
example: he makes a point of befriending newcomers to Parliament
definition: act as or become a friend to (someone), especially when they are in need of help or support.
antonyms: snub|reject
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈfrɛnd
phonetics_text: bɪˈfrɛnd
synonyms:
make friends with|make a friend of|look after|protect|keep an eye on|support|back|stand by|side with|encourage|sustain|uphold|succour|advise|guide|help|assist|aid|be of service to|lend a helping hand to


word: BEG
russian_word: прошу
example: he begged his fellow passengers for help|a young woman was begging in the street
definition: ask someone earnestly or humbly for something.|ask for food or money as charity.
origin: Middle English: probably from Old English bedecian, of Germanic origin; related to bid2.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɛɡ
phonetics_text: bɛɡ
synonyms:
beseech|entreat|implore|adjure|plead with|appeal to|pray to|ask|request|call on|petition|apply to|importune|exhort|enjoin|press|obsecrate


word: BEGET
russian_word: порождать
example: they hoped that the King might beget an heir by his new queen|killings beget more killings
origin: Old English begietan ‘get, obtain by effort’ (see be-, get).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈɡɛt
phonetics_text: bɪˈɡɛt
definition:
(especially of a man) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction.|cause; bring about.

synonyms:
father|sire|engender|generate|spawn|create|give life to|bring into being|bring into the world|have|procreate|reproduce|breed


word: BEGGAR
russian_word: нищий
example: poor little beggars
origin: Middle English: from beg + -ar3.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɛɡə
phonetics_text: ˈbɛɡə
definition:
a person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food.|a person of a specified type, especially one to be envied or pitied.

synonyms:
tramp|beggarman|beggarwoman|vagrant|vagabond|down-and-out|homeless person|derelict|mendicant|pauper|poor person|hobo|scrounger|sponger|freeloader|bag lady|have-not|crusty|dosser|cadger|bum|moocher|mooch|schnorrer|bagman|swagman|bludger|clochard


word: BEGGARLY
russian_word: нищенский
example: the stipend in 1522 was a beggarly 26 shillings|his circumstances were beggarly
definition: pitifully or deplorably meagre or bad.|poverty-stricken; very poor.
antonyms: considerable
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɛɡəli
phonetics_text: ˈbɛɡəli
synonyms:
meagre|modest|slight|lean|scant|scanty|skimpy|puny|inadequate|insufficient|insubstantial|miserly|paltry|pitiful|derisory|niggardly|ungenerous|miserable|contemptible|despicable|measly|stingy|lousy|pathetic|piddling|piffling|mingy|poxy|exiguous


word: BEGGARY
russian_word: нищенство
example: they have no benefits to stand between them and beggary
definition: a state of extreme poverty.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛɡəri
phonetics_text: ˈbɛɡəri
synonyms:
poverty|penury|destitution|ruin|ruination|indigence|impecuniousness|impoverishment|need|neediness|privation|want|hardship|distress|difficulties|dire straits|reduced circumstances|straitened circumstances|mendicancy|vagrancy|bankruptcy|insolvency|liquidation|debt|indebtedness|financial ruin|administration|receivership|primary poverty|pauperdom|pauperism|mendicity


word: BEGIN
russian_word: начинать
antonyms: cease
origin: Old English beginnan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German beginnen .
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈɡɪn
phonetics_text: bɪˈɡɪn
example:
Peter had just begun a life sentence for murder|I can't begin to tell you how much I hate that commercial

definition:
perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).|not have any chance or likelihood of doing a specified thing.

synonyms:
start|set about|go about|embark on|launch into|get down to|take up|turn one's hand to|undertake|tackle|initiate|set in motion|institute|inaugurate|get ahead with|get cracking on|get going on|commence


word: BEGINNER
russian_word: новичок
example: a beginner's guide
definition: a person just starting to learn a skill or take part in an activity.
antonyms: expert|veteran
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈɡɪnə
phonetics_text: bɪˈɡɪnə
synonyms:
novice|starter|learner|student|pupil|trainee|apprentice|probationer|recruit|raw recruit|newcomer|new boy|new girl|tyro|fledgling|neophyte|initiate|fresher|freshman|cub|postulant|novitiate|tenderfoot|rookie|new kid (on the block)|newie|newbie|newb|greenhorn|probie|punk|plebe|new chum


word: BEGINNING
russian_word: начало
example: he left at the beginning of February
definition: the point in time or space at which something begins.
antonyms: end|conclusion
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ
phonetics_text: bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ
synonyms:
dawn|birth|inception|conception|origination|genesis|emergence|rise|start|starting point|very beginning|launch|onset|outset|unfolding|development|developing|debut|day one|kick-off|commencement|opening|first part|preface|introduction|foreword|preamble|opening statement|opening remarks|prelude|prologue|exordium|proem|prolegomenon


word: BEGONIA
russian_word: бегония
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈɡəʊnɪə
phonetics_text: bɪˈɡəʊnɪə
definition:
a herbaceous plant of warm climates, the flowers of which have brightly coloured sepals but no petals. Numerous cultivars are grown for their flowers or striking foliage.

origin:
mid 18th century: modern Latin, named in honour of the French administrator and amateur botanist Michel Bégon (1638–1710) by the botanist Charles Plumier (1646–1704), who discovered the plant on the island of Santo Domingo.


word: BEGRIME
russian_word: пачкать
example: the smoke of industry begrimes buildings
definition: blacken with ingrained dirt.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈɡrʌɪm
phonetics_text: bɪˈɡrʌɪm
synonyms:
dirty|soil|sully|foul|stain|mark|muddy|blacken|black|tarnish|taint|smear|daub|spatter|bespatter|splatter|cover|make mucky|muck up|besmirch|smirch|befoul|bedaub


word: BEGUILE
russian_word: обманывать
example: he beguiled the voters with his good looks|to beguile some of the time they went to the cinema
definition: charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way.|help (time) pass pleasantly.
antonyms: repel|be straight with|unappealing
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈɡʌɪl
phonetics_text: bɪˈɡʌɪl
synonyms:
charm|attract|enchant|entrance|win over|woo|captivate|bewitch|spellbind|dazzle|blind|hypnotize|mesmerize|seduce|tempt|lead on|lure|entice|ensnare|entrap|deceive|mislead|take in|trick|inveigle|dupe|fool|double-cross|hoodwink|take advantage of|tickle someone's fancy|float someone's boat|butter up|sweet-talk|soft-soap|bamboozle|con|diddle|shaft|pull a fast one on|put one over on|take for a ride|string along|lead up the garden path|sucker|snooker|pull a swifty on|charming|attractive|appealing|pleasing|pleasant|lovely|delightful|enchanting|entrancing|charismatic|captivating|bewitching|spellbinding|hypnotizing|mesmerizing|magnetic|alluring|enticing|tempting|inviting|seductive|irresistible|dreamy|heavenly|gorgeous|come-hither

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘deceive, deprive of by fraud’): from be- ‘thoroughly’ + obsolete guile ‘to deceive’ (see guile).


word: BEHAVE
russian_word: вести себя
example: he always behaved like a gentleman|‘Just behave, Tom,’ he said
antonyms: misbehave
synonyms: conduct oneself|act|acquit oneself|bear oneself|carry oneself|comport oneself|deport oneself
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈheɪv
phonetics_text: bɪˈheɪv
definition:
act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially towards others.|conduct oneself in accordance with the accepted norms of a society or group.

origin:
late Middle English: from be- ‘thoroughly’ + have in the sense ‘have or bear (oneself) in a particular way’.


word: BEHAVIOUR
russian_word: поведение
example: he will vouch for her good behaviour
definition: the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈheɪvjə
phonetics_text: bɪˈheɪvjə
synonyms:
conduct|way of behaving|way of acting|deportment|bearing|etiquette|actions|exploits|doings|efforts|manners|ways|habits|practices|capers|comportment

origin:
late Middle English: from behave, on the pattern of demeanour, and influenced by obsolete haviour from have.


word: BEHAVIOURISM
russian_word: бихевиоризм
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈheɪvjərɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: bɪˈheɪvjərɪz(ə)m
definition:
the theory that human and animal behaviour can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behaviour patterns.


word: BEHEST
russian_word: завет
example: they had assembled at his behest
definition: a person's orders or command.
origin: Old English behǣs ‘a vow’, from a Germanic base meaning ‘bid’; related to hight.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈhɛst
phonetics_text: bɪˈhɛst
synonyms:
instruction|bidding|request|requirement|wish|desire|command|order|decree|edict|rule|ruling|directive|direction|charge|will|dictate|demand|insistence|injunction|mandate|precept|say-so|rescript


word: BEHIND
russian_word: за
antonyms: in front of
origin: Old English behindan, bihindan, from bi ‘by’ + hindan ‘from behind’.
part_of_speech: preposition|adverb|noun
phonetic: bɪˈhʌɪnd
phonetics_text: bɪˈhʌɪnd
example:
the recording machinery was kept behind screens|we were stuck behind a slow-moving tractor|whatever you decide to do, I'll be behind you|he left behind him a manuscript which was subsequently published|Woosnam moved to ten under par, five shots behind Fred Couples

definition:
at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it.|following or further back than (another member of a moving group).|in support of or giving guidance to (someone else).|after the departure or death of (someone).|less advanced than (someone or something) in achievement or development.|having a lower score than (another competitor).

synonyms:
at the back of|at the rear of|beyond|on the other side of|on the far side of|on the further side of|in back of|after|following|to the rear of|in the wake of|close on|hard on the heels of|on the trail of


word: BEHINDHAND
russian_word: задним числом
example: the Yoruba have not been behindhand in economic activity
definition: late or slow in doing something.
antonyms: ahead
origin: mid 16th century: from behind + hand, on the pattern of beforehand .
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈhʌɪndhand
phonetics_text: bɪˈhʌɪndhand
synonyms:
behind|behind schedule|behind time|delayed|late|belated|dilatory|tardy|unpunctual|slow|remiss|running late|not on time


word: BEHIND THE TIMES
russian_word: отсталый
example: the children considered dad to be behind the times
definition: not aware of or using the latest ideas or techniques; out of date.
antonyms: up to date|ahead of one's time
synonyms:
old-fashioned|outmoded|out of fashion|out of date|unfashionable|frumpish|frumpy|out of style|outdated|dated|out|outworn|old|former|dead|musty|old-time|old-world|behindhand|past|bygone|archaic|obsolescent|obsolete|ancient|antiquated|superannuated|defunct|medieval|prehistoric|antediluvian|old-fogeyish|old-fangled|conservative|backward-looking|quaint|anachronistic|crusted|feudal|fusty|moth-eaten|olde worlde|démodé|vieux jeu|passé|old hat|square|not with it|out of the ark|creaky|clunky|mouldy|antwacky|horse-and-buggy|rinky-dink|mossy|square-toed


word: BEHOLD
russian_word: вот
example: behold your lord and prince!
definition: see or observe (someone or something, especially of remarkable or impressive nature).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈhəʊld
phonetics_text: bɪˈhəʊld
synonyms:
look at|see|observe|view|watch|survey|gaze at|gaze upon|stare at|scan|witness|regard|contemplate|inspect|eye|catch sight of|glimpse|spot|spy|notice|make out|discern|perceive|take note of|pay attention to|mark|remark|consider|pay heed to|clap eyes on|lay eyes on|set eyes on|have/take a gander at|have a squint at|get a load of|check out|gawp at|size up|have/take a dekko at|have/take a butcher's at|have/take a shufti at|clock|eyeball|espy|descry|look|lo|ecce

origin:
Old English bihaldan, from bi-  ‘thoroughly’ + haldan ‘to hold’. Parallel Germanic words have the sense ‘maintain, retain’; the notion of ‘looking’ is found only in English.


word: BEHOLDEN
russian_word: признательный
example: I don't like to be beholden to anybody
definition: owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.
origin: late Middle English: archaic past participle of behold, in the otherwise unrecorded sense ‘bound’.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈhəʊld(ə)n
phonetics_text: bɪˈhəʊld(ə)n
synonyms:
indebted|obligated|under an obligation|obliged|bound|duty-bound|honour-bound|owing a debt of gratitude|grateful|thankful|appreciative|in someone's debt|owing someone thanks


word: BEHOOF
russian_word: польза
example: to make laws for the behoof of the colony
definition: benefit or advantage.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈhuːf
phonetics_text: bɪˈhuːf
origin:
Old English behōf, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch behoef and German Behuf, also to heave.


word: BEHOVE
russian_word: надлежать
example: it behoves the House to assure itself that there is no conceivable alternative
definition: it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something.
origin: Old English behōfian, from behōf (see behoof).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈhəʊv
phonetics_text: bɪˈhəʊv
synonyms:
be incumbent on|be obligatory for|be required of|be appropriate for|be expected of|be advisable for|be sensible for|be wise for|befit|become|suit|be fitting to|be suitable for|be seemly for|be proper for|be decorous for


word: BEIGE
russian_word: бежевый
example: tones of beige and green
definition: a pale sandy fawn colour.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: beɪʒ
phonetics_text: beɪʒ|beɪdʒ
synonyms:
fawn|brownish yellow|pale brown|buff|sand|sandy|oatmeal|wheaten|biscuit|coffee|coffee-coloured|café au lait|camel|kasha|ecru|taupe|stone|stone-coloured|mushroom|putty|greige|neutral|natural|naturelle

origin:
mid 19th century (denoting a usually undyed and unbleached woollen fabric of this colour): from French, of unknown ultimate origin.


word: BEING
russian_word: являющийся
antonyms: non-existence
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbiːɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbiːɪŋ
example:
the railway brought many towns into being|sometimes one aspect of our being has been developed at the expense of the others|alien beings

definition:
existence.|the nature or essence of a person.|a real or imaginary living creature or entity, especially an intelligent one.

synonyms:
existence|living|life|animation|animateness|aliveness|reality|actuality|essential nature|lifeblood|vital force|entity|esse


word: BE IN TWO MINDS
russian_word: находиться в нерешительности
example: I'm in two minds whether to go back
definition: be unable to decide between alternatives.
synonyms:
be undecided|be uncertain|be unsure|be hesitant|be ambivalent|hesitate|waver|vacillate|dither|be on the horns of a dilemma|haver|hum and haw|swither|dilly-dally|shilly-shally|blow hot and cold


word: BEL
russian_word: бел
origin: 1920s: from the name of A. G. Bell (see Bell, Alexander Graham).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɛl
phonetics_text: bɛl
definition:
a unit used in the comparison of power levels in electrical communication or of intensities of sound, corresponding to an intensity ratio of 10 to 1.


word: BELABOUR
russian_word: мордовать
example: Bernard was belabouring Jed with his fists|there is no need to belabour the point
definition: attack (someone) physically or verbally.|argue or discuss (a subject) in excessive detail.
antonyms: praise
origin: late Middle English: from be- + the verb labour.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈleɪbə
phonetics_text: bɪˈleɪbə
synonyms:
beat|hit|strike|smack|batter|pummel|pound|buffet|rain blows on|thrash|bombard|pelt|beat up|assault|attack|set upon|weigh into|beat up on|wallop|whack|clout|clobber|bop|biff|sock|deck|plug|knock about|knock around|give someone a good hiding|do over|work over|rough up|lay into|tear into|lace into|sail into|get stuck into|set about|have a go at|whale|light into|smite|criticize|berate|censure|condemn|denounce|denigrate|revile|castigate|pillory|flay|lambast|savage|tear/pull to pieces|find fault with|run down|abuse|knock|slam|pan|bash|take apart|crucify|hammer|roast|skewer|bad-mouth|slate|rubbish|slag off|monster|cut up|bag|excoriate


word: BELATED
russian_word: запоздалый
example: a belated apology
definition: coming or happening later than should have been the case.
antonyms: early
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈleɪtɪd
phonetics_text: bɪˈleɪtɪd
synonyms:
late|overdue|behindhand|behind time|not on time|behind schedule|delayed|running late|tardy|unpunctual

origin:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘overtaken by darkness’): past participle of obsolete belate ‘delay’ (see be-, late).


word: BELCH
russian_word: отрыжка
example: pardon me for belching|a factory chimney belches out smoke
synonyms: bring up wind|rift|burp|gurk|bolk|rout|ruck|eruct|eructate
origin: Old English belcettan, probably imitative.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɛltʃ
phonetics_text: bɛltʃ
definition:
emit wind noisily from the stomach through the mouth.|(especially of a chimney) send out large amounts of (smoke or flames).


word: BELEAGUERED
russian_word: осажденной
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈliːɡəd
phonetics_text: bɪˈliːɡəd
example:
the board is supporting the beleaguered director amid calls for his resignation|he led a relief force to the aid of the beleaguered city

definition:
in a very difficult situation.|(of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender; besieged.


word: BELEMNITE
russian_word: белемнит
origin: early 17th century: from modern Latin belemnites, based on Greek belemnon ‘dart’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛləmnʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɛləmnʌɪt
definition:
an extinct cephalopod mollusc with a bullet-shaped internal shell that is typically found as a fossil in marine deposits of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.


word: BELIE
russian_word: противоречить
example: his lively, alert manner belied his years|the quality of the music seems to belie the criticism
antonyms: testify to|reveal
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈlʌɪ
phonetics_text: bɪˈlʌɪ
definition:
(of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).|fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation).

synonyms:
contradict|be at odds with|call into question|give the lie to|show/prove to be false|disprove|debunk|discredit|explode|knock the bottom out of|shoot full of holes|shoot down (in flames)|controvert|confute|negative|conceal|cover|disguise|misrepresent|falsify|distort|warp|put a spin on|colour|give a false idea of|give a false account of

origin:
Old English belēogan  ‘deceive by lying’, from be- ‘about’ + lēogan ‘to lie’. Current senses date from the 17th century.


word: BELIEF
russian_word: вера
example: his belief in extraterrestrial life
antonyms: disbelief|doubt
synonyms: faith|trust|reliance|confidence|credence|freedom from doubt|optimism|hopefulness|hope
origin: Middle English: alteration of Old English gelēafa ; compare with believe.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈliːf
phonetics_text: bɪˈliːf
definition:
an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.|trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something).


word: BELIEVABLE
russian_word: правдоподобно
example: she felt that Dawn's story was not quite believable
definition: able to be believed; credible.
antonyms: unbelievable
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈliːvəbl
phonetics_text: bɪˈliːvəbl
synonyms:
credible|plausible|likely|convincing|creditable|probable|possible|feasible|tenable|acceptable|reasonable|sound|rational|logical|able to hold water|with a ring of truth|conceivable|imaginable|thinkable


word: BELIEVE
russian_word: верить
example: the superintendent believed Lancaster's story|I believe we've already met
definition: accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.|hold (something) as an opinion; think.
antonyms: disbelieve
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈliːv
phonetics_text: bɪˈliːv
synonyms:
be convinced by|trust|have confidence in|consider honest|consider truthful|regard as true|accept as true|accept|give credence to|credit|give credit to|put confidence in|count on|rely on|depend on|swallow|swallow something hook|line|and sinker|fall for|go for|buy|take as gospel

origin:
late Old English belȳfan, belēfan, alteration of gelēfan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geloven and German glauben, also to lief.


word: BELIEVER
russian_word: верующий
antonyms: infidel|sceptic
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈliːvə
phonetics_text: bɪˈliːvə
example:
a firm believer that party politics has no place in local government|the relationship into which God invites believers

definition:
a person who believes in the truth or existence of something.|an adherent of a particular religion; someone with religious faith.

synonyms:
devotee of|adherent of|disciple of|follower of|supporter of|upholder of|worshipper in|convert|proselyte|neophyte|bhakta|born-again


word: BELITTLE
russian_word: умалять
example: she belittled Amy's riding skills whenever she could
definition: dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant.
antonyms: praise|magnify
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈlɪt(ə)l
phonetics_text: bɪˈlɪt(ə)l
synonyms:
disparage|denigrate|run down|deprecate|depreciate|downgrade|play down|trivialize|minimize|make light of|treat lightly|undervalue|underrate|underestimate|scoff at|sneer at|laugh at|laugh off|mock|ridicule|deride|dismiss|scorn|pour scorn on|cast aspersions on|discredit|vilify|defame|decry|criticize|condemn|censure|abuse|malign|revile|slur|do down|do a hatchet job on|take to pieces|pull apart|pick holes in|drag through the mud|have a go at|hit out at|knock|slam|pan|bash|bad-mouth|pooh-pooh|look down one's nose at|rubbish|slate|slag off|hold cheap|asperse|derogate|misprize|minify

origin:
late 18th century: from be- + little; a coinage of Thomas Jefferson originally meaning ‘diminish in size, make small’.


word: BELL
russian_word: колокол
example: the church bells tolled|at five bells in the forenoon of June 11
synonyms: chime|gong|alarm|peal|knell|toll|signal|warning|alert|tocsin
origin: Old English belle, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bel, and perhaps to bell2.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɛl
phonetics_text: bɛl
definition:
a hollow metal object, typically in the shape of a deep inverted cup widening at the lip, that sounds a clear musical note when struck, especially by means of a clapper inside.|a bell-shaped object or part of something.|a musical instrument consisting of a set of metal tubes of different lengths, suspended in a frame and played by being struck with a hammer.|(preceded by a numeral) the time as indicated every half hour of a watch by the striking of the ship's bell one to eight times.


word: BELLADONNA
russian_word: белладонна
definition: deadly nightshade.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbɛləˈdɒnə
phonetics_text: ˌbɛləˈdɒnə
origin:
mid 18th century: from modern Latin, from Italian bella donna ‘fair lady’, perhaps from the use of its juice to add brilliance to the eyes by dilating the pupils.


word: BELLFLOWER
russian_word: колокольчик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛlflaʊə
phonetics_text: ˈbɛlflaʊə
definition:
a plant with bell-shaped flowers that are typically blue, purple, or white, many kinds being cultivated as ornamentals.


word: BELLICOSE
russian_word: воинственный
example: a mood of bellicose jingoism
definition: demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
antonyms: peaceable
origin: late Middle English: from Latin bellicosus, from bellicus ‘warlike’, from bellum ‘war’.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɛlɪkəʊs
phonetics_text: ˈbɛlɪkəʊs
synonyms:
belligerent|aggressive|hostile|threatening|antagonistic|pugnacious|truculent|confrontational|argumentative|quarrelsome|disputatious|contentious|militant|combative|quick-tempered|hot-tempered|ill-tempered|bad-tempered|irascible|captious|spoiling for a fight|stroppy|bolshie|scrappy|oppugnant


word: BELLIGERENT
russian_word: воинственный
example: the mood at the meeting was belligerent
definition: hostile and aggressive.
antonyms: friendly|peaceable
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: bəˈlɪdʒ(ə)r(ə)nt
phonetics_text: bəˈlɪdʒ(ə)r(ə)nt
synonyms:
hostile|aggressive|threatening|antagonistic|pugnacious|bellicose|truculent|confrontational|argumentative|quarrelsome|disputatious|contentious|militant|combative|quick-tempered|hot-tempered|ill-tempered|bad-tempered|irascible|captious|spoiling for a fight|stroppy|bolshie|scrappy|oppugnant|pissy

origin:
late 16th century: from Latin belligerant- ‘waging war’, from the verb belligerare, from bellum ‘war’.


word: BELLY
russian_word: живот
example: his fat belly stuck out over his trousers
synonyms: undercarriage|underbelly|underside|undersurface|underneath|underpart|lower side|bottom
origin: Old English belig ‘bag’, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘swell, be inflated’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɛli
phonetics_text: ˈbɛli
definition:
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels.|the rounded underside of a ship or aircraft.


word: BELLYBAND
russian_word: подпруга
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛlɪband
phonetics_text: ˈbɛlɪband
definition:
a band placed around the belly, especially one used to harness a horse to the shafts of a cart.|a band wrapped around an item of merchandise, especially a book or magazine.


word: BELONG
russian_word: принадлежать
origin: Old English belangian, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈlɒŋ
phonetics_text: bɪˈlɒŋ
example:
the vehicle did not belong to him|he belonged to the local cricket club|he put the rifle back in the locker where it belonged

definition:
be the property of.|be a member of (a particular group or organization).|(of a thing) be rightly placed in a specified position.

synonyms:
be owned by|be the property of|be the possession of|be in the ownership of|be held by|be at the disposal of|be in the hands of


word: BELONGINGS
russian_word: вещи
example: she didn't have much baggage with her as most of her belongings had been sent ahead by sea
definition: a person's movable possessions.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz
phonetics_text: bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz
synonyms:
possessions|personal possessions|personal effects|effects|goods|worldly goods|chattels|goods and chattels|accoutrements|appurtenances|property|paraphernalia|luggage|baggage|rubbish|gear|tackle|kit|things|stuff|junk|bits and pieces|bits and bobs|clobber|gubbins|shit|crap


word: BELOVED
russian_word: любимый
example: his beloved son
definition: dearly loved.
origin: late Middle English: past participle of obsolete belove ‘be pleasing’, later ‘love’.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: bɪˈlʌvɪd
phonetics_text: bɪˈlʌvɪd|bɪˈlʌvd
synonyms:
darling|dear|dearest|precious|adored|loved|much loved|favourite|cherished|treasured|prized|esteemed|worshipped|idolized|lionized|liked|highly regarded|admired|valued|revered|venerated|exalted


word: BELOW
russian_word: ниже
example: just below the pocket was a stain|the tunnel below the crags
definition: at a lower level or layer than.|extending underneath.
antonyms: above|over
synonyms: beneath|under|underneath|further down than|lower than
part_of_speech: preposition|adverb
phonetic: bɪˈləʊ
phonetics_text: bɪˈləʊ
origin:
late Middle English (as an adverb): from be- ‘by’ + the adjective low1. Not common until the 16th century, the word developed a prepositional use and was frequent in Shakespeare.


word: BELT
russian_word: ремень
origin: Old English, of Germanic origin, from Latin balteus ‘girdle’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɛlt
phonetics_text: bɛlt
example:
he tightened his leather belt an extra notch|a great wheel driven by a leather belt|the asteroid belt|she administered a good belt with her stick

definition:
a strip of leather or other material worn, typically round the waist, to support or hold in clothes or to carry weapons.|a continuous band of material used in machinery for transferring motion from one wheel to another.|a strip or encircling area that is different in nature or composition from its surroundings.|a heavy blow.

synonyms:
girdle|sash|strap|cummerbund|waistband|band|girth|obi|zone|baldric|cincture|ceinture|cestus|cingulum


word: BEMOAN
russian_word: оплакивать
example: it was no use bemoaning her lot
definition: express discontent or sorrow over (something).
antonyms: applaud
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈməʊn
phonetics_text: bɪˈməʊn
synonyms:
lament|bewail|deplore|complain about|express regret about|mourn|grieve over|express sorrow about|sorrow for|sigh over|cry over|weep over|shed tears over|wail over|keen over|beat one's breast about|plain over

origin:
Old English bemǣnan  ‘complain, lament’. The change in the second syllable (16th century) was due to association with moan, to which it is related.


word: BEMUSEMENT
russian_word: потрясению
example: we turned to each other in utter bemusement
definition: the fact or condition of being bemused; puzzlement.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈmjuːzm(ə)nt
phonetics_text: bɪˈmjuːzm(ə)nt
synonyms:
bewilderment|confusion|puzzlement|perplexity|bafflement|befuddlement|stupefaction|mystification|incomprehension|disorientation|dumbfoundedness|astonishment|discombobulation|bamboozlement|cluelessness|disconcertment


word: BENCH
russian_word: скамья
synonyms: pew|form|long seat|seat|stall|settle
origin: Old English benc, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bank and German Bank, also to bank1.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɛn(t)ʃ
phonetics_text: bɛn(t)ʃ
example:
a park bench|a 19th-century wheelwright's bench|he must settle for a place on the substitute's bench

definition:
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone.|a long work table in a workshop or laboratory.|a judge's seat in a law court.|a long seat in Parliament for politicians of a specified party.|a seat at the side of a sports field for coaches, substitutes, and players not taking part in a game.|a flat ledge in masonry or on sloping ground.


word: BENCHMARK
russian_word: отметка
example: the pay settlement will set a benchmark for other employers and workers
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk
phonetics_text: ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk
definition:
a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared.|a surveyor's mark cut in a wall, pillar, or building and used as a reference point in measuring altitudes.

synonyms:
standard|point of reference|basis|gauge|criterion|specification|canon|convention|guide|guideline|guiding principle|norm|touchstone|yardstick|test|litmus test|barometer|indicator|measure|model|exemplar|classic example|pattern|paradigm|archetype|prototype|ideal


word: BEND
russian_word: изгиб
antonyms: straighten
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɛnd
phonetics_text: bɛnd
example:
the wire has to be bent back tightly|she bent down and yanked out the flex|they want to bend me to their will|Eric bent all his efforts to persuading them to donate some blankets|sailors were bending sails to the spars

definition:
shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle.|(of a person) incline the body downwards from the vertical.|force or be forced to submit.|direct (one's attention or energies) to a task.|attach (a sail or cable) by means of a knot.

synonyms:
curve|crook|make crooked|make curved|flex|angle|hook|bow|arc|arch|buckle|warp|contort|distort|deform|twist|spiral|coil|curl|loop

origin:
Old English bendan  ‘put in bonds, tension a bow by means of a string’, of Germanic origin; related to band1.


word: BENEATH
russian_word: под
example: a 2.5-mile tunnel beneath the Alps|beneath this floor there's a cellar
definition: extending or directly underneath.|at a lower level or layer than.
part_of_speech: preposition|adverb
phonetic: bɪˈniːθ
phonetics_text: bɪˈniːθ
origin:
Old English binithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan ‘below’, of Germanic origin; related to nether.


word: BENEFACTIVE
russian_word: благословляющий
origin: 1940s: from Latin benefactus ‘capable of giving’ + -ive.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˌbɛnɪˈfaktɪv
phonetics_text: ˌbɛnɪˈfaktɪv
definition:
denoting a semantic case or construction that expresses the person or thing that benefits from the action of the verb, for example for you in I bought this for you.


word: BENEFACTOR
russian_word: благодетель
example: a low-interest loan from a benefactor allowed them to build a floor for the exhibition hall
definition: a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
origin: late Middle English: from Latin, from bene facere ‘do good (to)’ (see benefaction).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛnɪfaktə
phonetics_text: ˈbɛnɪfaktə
synonyms:
patron|benefactress|supporter|backer|helper|sponsor|promoter|champion|donor|contributor|subscriber|subsidizer|philanthropist|good Samaritan|sympathizer|well-wisher|friend|angel|fairy godmother|almsgiver|benefactrice|benefactrix|philanthrope|Maecenas


word: BENEFICENT
russian_word: благодетельный
example: a beneficent landowner
definition: (of a person) generous or doing good.
antonyms: unkind|mean
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈnɛfɪs(ə)nt
phonetics_text: bɪˈnɛfɪs(ə)nt
synonyms:
benevolent|charitable|altruistic|humane|humanitarian|neighbourly|public-spirited|philanthropic|generous|magnanimous|munificent|unselfish|ungrudging|unstinting|open-handed|free-handed|free|liberal|lavish|bountiful|benign|indulgent|kind|bounteous|benignant

origin:
early 17th century: from Latin beneficent- (stem of beneficentior, comparative of beneficus ‘favourable, generous’), from bene facere ‘do good (to)’.


word: BENEFICIAL
russian_word: выгодный
example: the beneficial effect on the economy|the appellant had no beneficial interest in the house
antonyms: disadvantageous|detrimental
origin: late Middle English: from late Latin beneficialis, from beneficium (see benefice).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɛnɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l
phonetics_text: bɛnɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l
definition:
resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.|relating to rights to the use or benefit of property, other than legal title.

synonyms:
advantageous|favourable|helpful|useful|of use|of benefit|of assistance|serviceable|of service|instrumental|valuable|of value|in one's (best) interests|worthwhile|good|positive|profitable|rewarding|gainful|fruitful|lucrative|remunerative|productive|propitious|promising


word: BENEFICIARY
russian_word: бенефициар
definition: a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.
origin: early 17th century: from Latin beneficiarius, from beneficium (see benefice).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɛnɪˈfɪʃ(ə)ri
phonetics_text: bɛnɪˈfɪʃ(ə)ri
synonyms:
heir|heiress|inheritor|legatee|recipient|receiver|payee|donee|assignee|devisee|grantee|cestui que trust|heritor


word: BENEFIT
russian_word: выгода
antonyms: detriment|disadvantage|drawback
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɛnɪfɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɛnɪfɪt
example:
enjoy the benefits of being a member|part-time jobs supplemented by means-tested benefits|the social season was highlighted by debutante balls and charity benefits

definition:
an advantage or profit gained from something.|a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it.|an event such as a concert or game that is intended to raise money for a particular player or charity.

synonyms:
good|sake|interest|welfare|well-being|satisfaction|enjoyment|advantage|comfort|ease|convenience|help|aid|assistance|avail|use|utility|service|reward|merit|good point|strong point|strength|asset|plus|plus point|bonus|boon|blessing|virtue|perk|fringe benefit|additional benefit|added extra|usefulness|helpfulness|advantageousness|value|profit|perquisite

origin:
late Middle English (originally denoting a kind deed or something well done): from Old French bienfet, from Latin benefactum ‘good deed’, from bene facere ‘do good (to)’.


word: BENEVOLENCE
russian_word: благожелательность
definition: the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
antonyms: spite|miserliness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈnɛv(ə)l(ə)ns
phonetics_text: bɪˈnɛv(ə)l(ə)ns|bɪˈnɛvəl(ə)ns|bɪˈnɛvələns
synonyms:
kindness|kind-heartedness|big-heartedness|goodness|goodwill|benignity|compassion|consideration|thoughtfulness|decency|public-spiritedness|social conscience|charity|charitableness|altruism|humanity|humanitarianism|philanthropism|generosity|magnanimity|magnanimousness|munificence|unselfishness|open-handedness|free-handedness|largesse|lavishness|liberality|beneficence|indulgence|almsgiving|bounty|bounteousness


word: BENEVOLENT
russian_word: доброжелательный
example: he was something of a benevolent despot
definition: well meaning and kindly.
antonyms: unkind|tight-fisted
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈnɛv(ə)l(ə)nt
phonetics_text: bɪˈnɛv(ə)l(ə)nt
synonyms:
kind|kindly|kind-hearted|warm-hearted|tender-hearted|big-hearted|good-natured|good|gracious|tolerant|benign|compassionate|caring|sympathetic|considerate|thoughtful|well meaning|obliging|accommodating|helpful|decent|neighbourly|public-spirited|charitable|altruistic|humane|humanitarian|philanthropic|generous|magnanimous|munificent|unselfish|ungrudging|unstinting|open-handed|free-handed|free|liberal|lavish|bountiful|beneficent|indulgent|bounteous|benignant

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French benivolent, from Latin bene volent- ‘well wishing’, from bene ‘well’ + velle ‘to wish’.


word: BENIGHTED
russian_word: погруженный во мрак
definition: in a state of pitiful or contemptible intellectual or moral ignorance.|overtaken by darkness.
antonyms: enlightened
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈnʌɪtɪd
phonetics_text: bɪˈnʌɪtɪd
example:
they saw themselves as bringers of culture to poor benighted peoples|a storm developed and we were forced to wait benighted near the summit

synonyms:
ignorant|unenlightened|uneducated|unschooled|untutored|illiterate|unlettered|unlearned|unscholarly|unread|uninformed|backward|simple|primitive|uncivilized|unsophisticated|unrefined|uncouth|unpolished|uncultured|philistine|barbarian|barbaric|barbarous|savage|crude|coarse|rough|vulgar|gross|yobbish|nescient|rude

origin:
late 16th century (in benighted (sense 2)): past participle of archaic benight ‘cover in the darkness of night, obscure’ (see be-, night).


word: BENIGN
russian_word: доброкачественный
example: his benign but firm manner|a benign condition
definition: gentle and kindly.|(of a disease) not harmful in effect.
antonyms: unfriendly|hostile
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈnʌɪn
phonetics_text: bɪˈnʌɪn
synonyms:
kindly|kind|warm-hearted|good-natured|friendly|warm|affectionate|agreeable|amiable|good-humoured|genial|congenial|cordial|approachable|tender|tender-hearted|soft-hearted|gentle|sympathetic|compassionate|caring|considerate|thoughtful|helpful|well disposed|obliging|accommodating|generous|big-hearted|unselfish|benevolent|gracious|liberal|indulgent|benignant

origin:
Middle English: from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus, probably from bene ‘well’ + -genus ‘-born’. Compare with gentle1.


word: BENTHAMISM
russian_word: утилитаризм
example: the role of Benthamism in the evolution of 19th century policy
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛnθəmɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈbɛnθəmɪz(ə)m
definition:
the philosophical system of utilitarianism proposed by the English philosopher and jurist Jeremy Bentham.


word: BENTHAMITE
russian_word: утилитарист
example: the Benthamite calculus of pains and pleasures
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbɛnθəmʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɛnθəmʌɪt
definition:
relating to or consistent with the philosophical system of utilitarianism proposed by the English philosopher and jurist Jeremy Bentham.


word: BENZALDEHYDE
russian_word: бензальдегид
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɛnˈzaldɪhʌɪd
phonetics_text: bɛnˈzaldɪhʌɪd
definition:
a colourless liquid aldehyde with the odour of bitter almonds, used in the manufacture of dyes and perfumes.


word: BENZENE
russian_word: бензол
origin: mid 19th century: from benzoic acid + -ene.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛnziːn
phonetics_text: ˈbɛnziːn
definition:
a colourless volatile liquid hydrocarbon present in coal tar and petroleum, and used in chemical synthesis. Its use as a solvent has been reduced because of its carcinogenic properties.


word: BENZOIN
russian_word: бензоина
origin: mid 16th century: from French benjoin, based on Arabic lubānjāwī ‘incense of Java’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛnzəʊɪn
phonetics_text: ˈbɛnzəʊɪn
definition:
a fragrant gum resin obtained from a tropical East Asian tree, used in medicines, perfumes, and incense.|a white crystalline aromatic ketone present in benzoin resin.


word: BE OF SERVICE
russian_word: быть полезным
example: if you need books, we'd like to be of service
definition: be available to assist someone.
synonyms:
help|assist|benefit|be helpful|be of assistance|be beneficial|be advantageous|be of benefit|serve|advantage|be useful|be of use|be profitable|profit|be valuable|be of worth|do someone a good turn


word: BEQUEST
russian_word: завещанию
example: a bequest of over £300,000
definition: a legacy.
origin: Middle English: from be- ‘about’ + Old English cwis ‘speech’, influenced by bequeath.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈkwɛst
phonetics_text: bɪˈkwɛst
synonyms:
legacy|inheritance|endowment|estate|heritage|bestowal|bequeathal|settlement|provision|benefaction|gift|present|contribution|donation|devise|hereditament


word: BEREAVE
russian_word: лишать
example: she had recently been bereaved
definition: be deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.
origin: Old English berēafian (see be-, reave). The original sense was ‘deprive of’ in general.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈriːv
phonetics_text: bɪˈriːv
synonyms:
deprive|dispossess|rob|divest|strip|orphaned|widowed|grieving|sorrowful|lamenting|deprived|dispossessed


word: BEREAVEMENT
russian_word: тяжелая утрата
example: there is no right way to experience bereavement
definition: the action or condition of being bereaved.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈriːvm(ə)nt
phonetics_text: bɪˈriːvm(ə)nt
synonyms:
loss|deprivation|dispossession|privation|grief|sorrow|sadness|suffering|hurt|trauma|death in the family|passing|passing away|passing on|demise|decease|end|expiry|expiration|quietus


word: BEREFT
russian_word: лишенный
example: her room was stark and bereft of colour|his death in 1990 left her bereft
origin: late 16th century: archaic past participle of bereave.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈrɛft
phonetics_text: bɪˈrɛft
definition:
deprived of or lacking (something).|(of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someone's death or departure.

synonyms:
deprived of|robbed of|stripped of|denuded of|cut off from|parted from|devoid of|destitute of|bankrupt of|wanting|in need of|lacking|without|free from|low on|short of|deficient in|minus|sans|clean out of|fresh out of


word: BERGAMOT
russian_word: бергамот
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəːɡəmɒt
phonetics_text: ˈbəːɡəmɒt
definition:
an oily substance extracted from the rind of a dwarf variety of Seville orange, used in cosmetics and as flavouring in Earl Grey tea.|the tree which bears a variety of Seville orange from which bergamot is extracted.|an aromatic North American herb of the mint family.

origin:
late 17th century (in bergamot1 (sense 2)): named after the city and province of Bergamo in northern Italy.


word: BERIBERI
russian_word: авитаминоз
origin: early 18th century: from Sinhalese, from beri ‘weakness’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbɛrɪˈbɛri
phonetics_text: ˌbɛrɪˈbɛri
definition:
a disease causing inflammation of the nerves and heart failure, ascribed to a deficiency of vitamin B1.


word: BERKELIUM
russian_word: беркелий
origin: 1949: from Berkeley (where it was first made) + -ium.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəːˈkiːlɪəm
phonetics_text: bəːˈkiːlɪəm|ˈbəːklɪəm
definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 97, a radioactive metal of the actinide series. Berkelium does not occur naturally and was first made by bombarding americium with helium ions.


word: BERRIED
russian_word: снесено
example: red-berried elder trees
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɛrɪd
phonetics_text: ˈbɛrɪd
definition:
bearing or covered with berries.|like a berry or berries, as in flavour or shape.|(of crustaceans or fish) bearing eggs.


word: BERSERK
russian_word: неистовый
example: a man went berserk with an arsenal of guns
definition: out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bəˈzəːk
phonetics_text: bəˈzəːk|bəˈsəːk
synonyms:
mad|crazy|insane|out of one's mind|hysterical|beside oneself|frenzied|crazed|demented|maniacal|manic|frantic|wound up|worked up|raving|wild|enraged|raging|out of control|uncontrollable|amok|on the rampage|off one's head|up the wall|through the roof|off the deep end|ape|bananas|bonkers|mental|nutty|nuts|bats|hyper|spare|crackers|barmy|batty|postal|crook|berko|apeshit

origin:
early 19th century (originally as a noun denoting an ancient Norse warrior who fought with wild or uncontrolled ferocity): from Old Norse berserkr (noun), probably from birn-, bjorn (see bear2) + serkr ‘coat’, but also possibly from berr ‘bare’ (i.e. without armour).


word: BERTH
russian_word: причал
synonyms: docking site|anchorage|mooring
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bəːθ
phonetics_text: bəːθ
example:
the vessel had left its berth|I'll sleep in the upper berth|he looked at home in an unfamiliar right-back berth

definition:
a ship's allotted place at a wharf or dock.|a fixed bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport.|(often in a sporting context) a position in an organization or event.

origin:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘adequate sea room’): probably from a nautical use of bear1 + -th2.


word: BERYLLIOSIS
russian_word: бериллиоз
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˌrɪlɪˈəʊsɪs
phonetics_text: bəˌrɪlɪˈəʊsɪs
definition:
poisoning by beryllium or beryllium compounds, especially by inhalation causing fibrosis of the lungs.


word: BESEECH
russian_word: умолять
example: they beseeched him to stay
definition: ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.
origin: Middle English: from be- (as an intensifier) + Old English sēcan (see seek).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈsiːtʃ
phonetics_text: bɪˈsiːtʃ
synonyms:
implore|beg|entreat|importune|plead with|appeal to|exhort|ask urgently|petition|call on|supplicate|pray to|adjure|crave|appeal for|prig|obsecrate|impetrate|obtest


word: BESET
russian_word: осаждать
example: the social problems that beset the UK|springy grass all beset with tiny jewel-like flowers
origin: Old English besettan, from be- ‘about’ + settan (see set1).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈsɛt
phonetics_text: bɪˈsɛt
definition:
(of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.|be covered or studded with.

synonyms:
plague|bedevil|attack|assail|beleaguer|afflict|torment|torture|rack|oppress|trouble|worry|bother|harass|hound|harry|dog


word: BESIDE
russian_word: рядом
example: he sat beside me in the front seat|he commissioned work from other artists beside Minton
definition: at the side of; next to.|in addition to; apart from.
origin: Old English be sīdan (adverb) ‘by the side’ (see by, side).
part_of_speech: preposition
phonetic: bɪˈsʌɪd
phonetics_text: bɪˈsʌɪd
synonyms:
alongside|by the side of|at the side of|next to|parallel to|abreast of|at someone's elbow|with|by|adjacent to|next door to|cheek by jowl with|hard by|bordering|abutting|neighbouring|close to|near|overlooking|aside of


word: BESIDES
russian_word: кроме
example: I have no other family besides my parents
definition: in addition to; apart from.
part_of_speech: preposition|adverb
phonetic: bɪˈsʌɪdz
phonetics_text: bɪˈsʌɪdz
synonyms:
apart from|other than|aside from|but for|save for|not counting|excluding|not including|except|with the exception of|excepting|bar|barring|leaving aside|beyond|in addition to|as well as|over and above|above and beyond|outside of|forbye


word: BESMIRCH
russian_word: пачкать
example: he had besmirched the good name of his family|the ground was besmirched with blood
definition: damage (someone's reputation).|make (something) dirty or discoloured.
antonyms: honour|enhance
origin: early 17th century: from be- + smirch.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈsməːtʃ
phonetics_text: bɪˈsməːtʃ
synonyms:
sully|tarnish|blacken|drag through the mud/mire|stain|taint|smear|befoul|soil|contaminate|pollute|disgrace|dishonour|bring discredit to|stigmatize|injure|damage|debase|spoil|ruin|slander|defame|smirch|besmear|breathe on|spot


word: BESOTTED
russian_word: одурманенный
example: he became besotted with a local barmaid
definition: strongly infatuated.|intoxicated; drunk.
antonyms: indifferent
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈsɒtɪd
phonetics_text: bɪˈsɒtɪd
synonyms:
infatuated with|smitten with|in love with|love-struck by|head over heels in love with|hopelessly in love with|obsessed with|passionate about|consumed with desire for|devoted to|doting on|greatly enamoured of|very attracted to|very taken with|charmed by|captivated by|enchanted by|enthralled by|bewitched by|beguiled by|under someone's spell|hypnotized by|bowled over by|swept off one's feet by|struck on|crazy about|mad about|wild about|nuts about|very keen on|gone on|really into|hung up on|carrying a torch for|potty about|twitterpated by|ensorcelled by

origin:
late 16th century: past participle of besot  ‘make foolishly affectionate’, from be- ‘cause to be’ + sot.


word: BESPATTER
russian_word: забрызгивать
example: his elegant shoes and trousers were bespattered with mud
definition: splash drops of a liquid substance all over (an object).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈspatə
phonetics_text: bɪˈspatə
synonyms:
splatter|spatter|splash|speck|fleck|mark|spot|muddy|dirty|soil|smear|stain|sully|bedaub|begrime|befoul|besmirch|slabber|splotch|splodge|splosh


word: BESPEAK
russian_word: заказывать
definition: be evidence of; indicate.|order or reserve (something) in advance.|speak to.
antonyms: belie
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈspiːk
phonetics_text: bɪˈspiːk
example:
the attractive tree-lined road bespoke money|the defendant's insurers took steps to bespeak his medical records

synonyms:
indicate|be an indication of|be evidence of|be a sign of|testify to|bear witness to|reflect|demonstrate|show|manifest|display|signify|denote|point to|evince|evidence|reveal|betray|imply|intimate|spell (out)|betoken

origin:
Old English bisprecan  ‘speak up, speak out’ (see be-, speak), later ‘discuss, decide on’, hence ‘order’ (bespeak (sense 2), late 16th century).


word: BESTOW
russian_word: даровать
example: the office was bestowed on him by the monarch of this realm
definition: confer or present (an honour, right, or gift).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈstəʊ
phonetics_text: bɪˈstəʊ
synonyms:
confer on|present to|award to|give|grant|vouchsafe|accord to|afford to|vest in|invest in|bequeath to|donate to|allot to|assign to|consign to|apportion to|distribute to|impart to|entrust to|commit to|lavish on|heap on

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘use for, devote to’): from be- (as an intensifier) + Old English stōw ‘place’.


word: BESTRIDE
russian_word: перешагивать
example: he bestrode me, defending my prone body|he bestrides Alberta politics today
definition: stand astride over; straddle.|dominate.
origin: Old English bestrīdan (see be-, stride).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈstrʌɪd
phonetics_text: bɪˈstrʌɪd
synonyms:
straddle|bestraddle|sit/stand astride|mount|get on|get astride|hop on to|extend across|lie on both sides of|span|bridge


word: BET
russian_word: ставка
example: he bet on baseball games|I bet this place is really spooky late at night
origin: late 16th century: perhaps a shortening of the obsolete noun abet ‘abetment’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɛt
phonetics_text: bɛt
definition:
risk a sum of money or valued item against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of an unpredictable event such as a race or game.|used to express certainty.

synonyms:
wager|gamble|stake|risk|venture|hazard|chance|lay down|put|place|lay money|put money|lay bets|speculate|try one's luck|have a flutter|chance one's arm|punt


word: BETAINE
russian_word: бетаин
definition: a crystalline compound with basic properties found in many plant juices.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːtəiːn
phonetics_text: ˈbiːtəiːn
origin:
mid 19th century: formed irregularly from Latin beta ‘beet’ (because originally isolated from sugar beet) + -ine4.


word: BETOKEN
russian_word: означать
example: she wondered if his cold, level gaze betokened indifference or anger
definition: be a sign of.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈtəʊk(ə)n
phonetics_text: bɪˈtəʊk(ə)n
origin:
Old English betācnian, from be- (as an intensifier) + tācnian ‘signify’, of Germanic origin; related to token.


word: BETONY
russian_word: буковица
definition: a Eurasian plant of the mint family, which bears spikes of showy purple flowers.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛtəni
phonetics_text: ˈbɛtəni
origin:
Middle English: from Old French betoine, based on Latin betonica, perhaps from the name of an Iberian tribe.


word: BETRAY
russian_word: предавать
antonyms: be loyal to
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈtreɪ
phonetics_text: bɪˈtreɪ
example:
a double agent who betrayed some 400 British and French agents to the Germans|she drew a deep breath that betrayed her indignation

definition:
expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.|unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.

synonyms:
break one's promise to|be disloyal to|be unfaithful to|break faith with|play someone false|fail|let down|double-cross|deceive|cheat|inform on/against|give away|denounce|sell out|stab someone in the back|be a Judas to|give someone a Judas kiss|bite the hand that feeds one|turn traitor|sell the pass|turn Queen's/King's evidence|blow the whistle on|rat on|peach on|sell down the river|squeal on|squeak on|grass on|shop|sneak on|stitch up|do the dirty on|split on|rat out|drop a/the dime on|finger|job|dob on|pimp on|pool|shelf|put someone's pot on|point the bone at|delate

origin:
Middle English: from be- ‘thoroughly’ + obsolete tray ‘betray’, from Old French trair, based on Latin tradere ‘hand over’.


word: BETRAYAL
russian_word: предательство
example: the betrayal by the king by his daughter
definition: the action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; treachery.
antonyms: loyalty|faithfulness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈtreɪəl
phonetics_text: bɪˈtreɪəl
synonyms:
disloyalty|treachery|perfidy|perfidiousness|bad faith|faithlessness|falseness|duplicity|deception|double-dealing|breach of faith|breach of trust|stab in the back|Judas kiss|double-cross|sell-out|trahison des clercs|false-heartedness|Punic faith|revelation|disclosure|divulging|giving away|leaking|leak|telling|divulgation


word: BETROTHAL
russian_word: обручение
definition: formal engagement to be married; engagement.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈtrəʊð(ə)l
phonetics_text: bɪˈtrəʊð(ə)l
synonyms:
engagement|betrothment|marriage contract|fiançailles|plighting of one's troth|espousal|affiance|affiancing|handfast|sponsalia|subarrhation


word: BETTER
russian_word: лучше
example: we're hoping for better weather tomorrow|his leg was getting better
antonyms: worse|inferior
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb|noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɛtə
phonetics_text: ˈbɛtə
definition:
more desirable, satisfactory, or effective.|partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress.

synonyms:
superior|finer|of higher quality|greater|in a different class|one step ahead|more acceptable|preferable|recommended|a cut above|streets ahead|head and shoulders above|ahead of the pack/field

origin:
Old English betera (adjective), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch beter and German besser, also to best.


word: BETTERMENT
russian_word: улучшение
example: they believed that what they were doing was vital for the betterment of society
definition: the improvement of something.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛtəm(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈbɛtəm(ə)nt
synonyms:
improvement|amelioration|advancement|change for the better|furtherance|upgrading|enhancement|reform|rectification


word: BETWEEN
russian_word: между
synonyms: in the middle of|with one … on either side|betwixt
origin: Old English betwēonum, from be ‘by’ + a Germanic word related to two.
part_of_speech: preposition|adverb
phonetic: bɪˈtwiːn
phonetics_text: bɪˈtwiːn
example:
the border between Mexico and the United States|they snack between meals|a man aged between 18 and 30|links between science and industry|we have created something between us

definition:
at, into, or across the space separating (two objects or regions).|in the period separating (two points in time).|in the interval separating (two points on a scale).|indicating a connection or relationship involving two or more parties.|by combining the resources or actions of (two or more people or other entities).


word: BEVEL
russian_word: скос
example: a very small 45° bevel is ground on the top surface
definition: a slope from the horizontal or vertical in carpentry and stonework; a sloping surface or edge.
synonyms: slope|slant|angle|cant|chamfer|mitre|oblique|diagonal|tilt|bezel
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɛv(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbɛv(ə)l
origin:
late 16th century (as an adjective in the sense ‘oblique’): from an Old French diminutive of baif ‘open-mouthed’, from baer ‘to gape’ (see bay3).


word: BEVY
russian_word: собрание
definition: a large group of people or things of a particular kind.|a group of roe deer, quails, or larks.
origin: late Middle English: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛvi
phonetics_text: ˈbɛvi
example:
a bevy of big-name cameos will keep the adults entertained|a bevy of larks trill their carefree songs

synonyms:
group|gang|troop|troupe|party|company|band|body|crowd|pack|army|herd|flock|drove|horde|galaxy|assemblage|gathering|knot|cluster|covey|bunch|gaggle|posse|crew


word: BEWAIL
russian_word: оплакивать
example: men will bewail the loss of earlier freedoms
definition: express great regret, sadness, or disappointment about (something).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈweɪl
phonetics_text: bɪˈweɪl
synonyms:
lament|bemoan|beat one's breast about|wring one's hands over|rue|express regret about|sigh over|deplore|complain about|mourn|grieve over|sorrow for/over|express woe/sorrow for|cry/weep over|wail/keen over|plain over


word: BEWARE
russian_word: остерегаться
example: shoppers were warned to beware of cut-price fakes
definition: be cautious and alert to risks or dangers.
antonyms: ignore
origin: Middle English: from the phrase be ware (see be-, ware2).
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈwɛː
phonetics_text: bɪˈwɛː
synonyms:
be on your guard|watch out|look out|mind out|be wary|be careful|be cautious|be on the lookout|be on the alert|keep your eyes open|keep a sharp lookout|be on the qui vive|take care|take heed|have a care|take it slowly|look where you're going|tread carefully|proceed with caution|watch your step|keep an eye out|keep your eyes peeled/skinned|look before you leap|think twice|cave|fore|ware


word: BEWILDER
russian_word: сбивать с толку
example: she was bewildered by his sudden change of mood
definition: cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
antonyms: enlighten
origin: late 17th century: from be- ‘thoroughly’ + obsolete wilder ‘lead or go astray’, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈwɪldə
phonetics_text: bɪˈwɪldə
synonyms:
baffle|mystify|bemuse|perplex|puzzle|confuse|confound|nonplus|disconcert|throw|set someone thinking|flummox|discombobulate|faze|stump|beat|fox|be all Greek to|make someone's head spin|floor|fog|buffalo|wilder|gravel|maze|cause to be at a stand|distract|pose|obfuscate


word: BEWILDERED
russian_word: смущенный
example: he saw the bewildered look on my face
definition: perplexed and confused; very puzzled.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈwɪldəd
phonetics_text: bɪˈwɪldəd
synonyms:
baffled|mystified|bemused|perplexed|puzzled|confused|nonplussed|at sea|at a loss|thrown off balance|disorientated|taken aback|flummoxed|bamboozled|discombobulated|bushed|wildered|distracted|mazed


word: BEWILDERING
russian_word: озадачивающий
example: there is a bewildering array of holidays to choose from
definition: confusing or perplexing.
antonyms: straightforward|comprehensible
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈwɪld(ə)rɪŋ
phonetics_text: bɪˈwɪld(ə)rɪŋ
synonyms:
baffling|difficult to understand|perplexing|puzzling|mystifying|mysterious|confusing|disconcerting|unaccountable|inexplicable|impenetrable|unfathomable|above one's head|beyond one|complex|complicated|involved|intricate|convoluted|labyrinthine|Byzantine|Daedalian|Gordian|wildering


word: BEWITCH
russian_word: очаровывать
definition: enchant and delight (someone).|cast a spell over (someone).
antonyms: repel
origin: Middle English: from be- ‘thoroughly’ + witch.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪˈwɪtʃ
phonetics_text: bɪˈwɪtʃ
example:
they both were bewitched by the golden luminosity of Italy|a handsome prince who had been bewitched by a sorceress

synonyms:
captivate|enchant|entrance|enrapture|charm|beguile|delight|fascinate|enthral|seduce|ravish|spellbind|hold spellbound|mesmerize|hypnotize|transfix|rapture


word: BEYOND
russian_word: за
antonyms: near|close
origin: Old English begeondan, from be ‘by’ + geondan of Germanic origin (related to yon and yonder).
part_of_speech: preposition|adverb|noun
phonetic: bɪˈjɒnd
phonetics_text: bɪˈjɒnd
example:
he pointed to a spot beyond the trees|many people work well beyond the age of sixty-five|we need to get beyond square one|the landscape has changed beyond recognition|beyond telling us that she was well educated, he has nothing to say about her

definition:
at or to the further side of.|happening or continuing after (a specified time or event).|having progressed or achieved more than (a specified stage or level).|to or in a degree or condition where a specified action is impossible.|apart from; except.

synonyms:
further on|far off|far away|in the distance|afar|yonder|on the far side of|on the farther side of|on the other side of|further on than|behind|past|after|over|outwith


word: BEYOND PRICE
russian_word: бесценный
example: the memories they shared were beyond price
definition: so valuable that no price can be stated.
synonyms:
of incalculable value/worth|of inestimable value/worth|of immeasurable value/worth|invaluable|priceless|without price|worth its weight in gold|worth a king's ransom|irreplaceable|incomparable|unparalleled|expensive|costly|high-priced|at a premium|rich|dear|rare|choice|fine|exquisite|precious|treasured|prized|cherished


word: BEZANT
russian_word: византин
definition: a gold or silver coin originally minted at Byzantium.|a roundel or (i.e. a solid gold circle).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɛz(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈbɛz(ə)nt
origin:
Middle English: from Old French besant, from Latin Byzantius ‘Byzantine’. bezant (sense 2) dates from the late 15th century.


word: BEZIQUE
russian_word: безик
origin: mid 19th century: from French bésigue, perhaps from Persian bāzīgar ‘juggler’ or bāzī ‘game’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪˈziːk
phonetics_text: bɪˈziːk
definition:
a trick-taking card game for two, played with a double pack of 64 cards, including the seven to ace only in each suit.


word: BEZOAR
russian_word: безоар
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːzɔː
phonetics_text: ˈbiːzɔː|ˈbɛzəʊɑː
definition:
a small stony concretion which may form in the stomachs of certain animals, especially ruminants, and which was once used as an antidote for various ailments.|a wild goat with flat scimitar-shaped horns, found from Greece to Pakistan. The ancestor of the domestic goat, it was the best-known source of bezoars.

origin:
late 15th century (in the general sense ‘stone or concretion’): from French bezoard, based on Arabic bāzahr, bādizahr, from Persian pādzahr ‘antidote’.


word: BHAKTI
russian_word: бхакти
origin: Sanskrit.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌkti
phonetics_text: ˈbʌkti
definition:
devotional worship directed to one supreme deity, usually Vishnu (especially in his incarnations as Rama and Krishna) or Shiva, by whose grace salvation may be attained by all regardless of sex, caste, or class. It is followed by the majority of Hindus today.


word: BIAS
russian_word: смещение
example: there was evidence of bias against foreign applicants|a turquoise silk dress cut on the bias
antonyms: objectivity|fairness|impartiality
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbʌɪəs
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪəs
definition:
inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.|a direction diagonal to the weave of a fabric.|(in bowls) the irregular shape given to one side of a bowl.|a steady voltage, magnetic field, or other factor applied to a system or device to cause it to operate over a predetermined range.

synonyms:
prejudice|partiality|partisanship|favouritism|unfairness|one-sidedness|bigotry|intolerance|racism|racialism|sexism|heterosexism|homophobia|chauvinism|anti-Semitism|discrimination|a jaundiced eye|predisposition|leaning|tendency|inclination|propensity|proclivity|proneness|predilection|parti pris

origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘oblique line’; also as an adjective meaning ‘oblique’): from French biais, from Provençal, perhaps based on Greek epikarsios ‘oblique’.


word: BIATHLON
russian_word: биатлон
definition: a Nordic skiing event in which the competitors combine cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌɪˈaθlɒn
phonetics_text: bʌɪˈaθlɒn|bʌɪˈaθlən
origin:
1950s: from bi- ‘two’ + Greek athlon ‘contest’, on the pattern of pentathlon . Compare with duathlon.


word: BIB
russian_word: нагрудник
origin: late 16th century: probably from bib2.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪb
phonetics_text: bɪb
definition:
a piece of cloth or plastic fastened round a child's neck to keep its clothes clean while eating.|a common European inshore fish of the cod family.


word: BIBLE
russian_word: Библия
example: verses from the Bible|a brand-new edition of this filmgoers' bible
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪb(ə)l
definition:
the Christian scriptures, consisting of the Old and New Testaments.|a book regarded as authoritative in a particular sphere.

synonyms:
the (Holy) Scriptures|Holy Writ|the Good Book|the Book of Books|New English Bible|King James Bible|Authorized Version|Revised Version|Good News Bible|Jerusalem Bible|Geneva Bible|Gideon Bible

origin:
Middle English: via Old French from ecclesiastical Latin biblia, from Greek (ta) biblia ‘(the) books’, from biblion ‘book’, originally a diminutive of biblos ‘papyrus, scroll’, of Semitic origin.


word: BIBLIOGRAPHY
russian_word: библиография
definition: a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix.
synonyms: list of references|book list|list of books|catalogue|record
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbɪblɪˈɒɡrəfi
phonetics_text: ˌbɪblɪˈɒɡrəfi
origin:
early 19th century: from French bibliographie or modern Latin bibliographia, from Greek biblion ‘book’ + -graphia ‘writing’.


word: BIBLIOLATER
russian_word: книголюб
origin: mid 19th century: from biblio- + -later.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪblɪˈɒlətə
phonetics_text: bɪblɪˈɒlətə
example:
maybe literature doesn't really have the power that bibliolaters like to claim|bibliolaters would point to this passage as an amazing example of prophecy

definition:
a person who is passionately enthusiastic about books.|a person who interprets the Bible on an extremely literal level.


word: BICKER
russian_word: пререкаться
antonyms: agree
origin: Middle English: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbɪkə
phonetics_text: ˈbɪkə
example:
couples who bicker over who gets what from the divorce|against the glass the rain did beat and bicker

definition:
argue about petty and trivial matters.|(of water) flow or fall with a gentle repetitive noise; patter.

synonyms:
squabble|argue|quarrel|wrangle|fight|fall out|have a disagreement|disagree|dispute|spar|bandy words|have words|be at each other's throats|lock horns|scrap|argufy|have a tiff|have a spat|spat|row|have a row|have a barney|altercate|chop logic


word: BICYCLE
russian_word: велосипед
synonyms: cycle|two-wheeler|pedal cycle|bike|pushbike
origin: mid 19th century: from bi- ‘two’ + Greek kuklos ‘wheel’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbʌɪsɪk(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪsɪk(ə)l
definition:
a vehicle consisting of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the front wheel.


word: BID
russian_word: торги
synonyms: offer|make an offer of|put in a bid of|put up|tender|proffer|propose|submit|put forward|advance
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɪd
phonetics_text: bɪd
example:
a consortium of dealers bid a world record price for a snuff box|she's now bidding to become a top female model

definition:
offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction.|make an effort or attempt to achieve.

origin:
Old English bēodan  ‘to offer, command’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bieden and German bieten .


word: BIDDABLE
russian_word: послушный
example: a biddable, sweet-natured child
definition: meekly ready to accept and follow instructions.|strong enough to justify a bid.
antonyms: disobedient|uncooperative
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɪdəb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbɪdəb(ə)l
synonyms:
obedient|tractable|amenable|pliable|pliant|complaisant|cooperative|malleable|persuadable|like putty in one's hands|manipulable|docile|compliant|dutiful|meek|unresisting|submissive|passive|yielding|milky|persuasible


word: BIDDING
russian_word: торги
example: other companies in the bidding include General Electric|women came running at his bidding
synonyms: auction|making of bids|offering of bids
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪdɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbɪdɪŋ
definition:
the offering of particular prices for something, especially at an auction.|the ordering or requesting of someone to do something.


word: BIDET
russian_word: биде
definition: a low oval basin used for washing one's genital and anal area.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːdeɪ
phonetics_text: ˈbiːdeɪ
origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘horse’): from French, literally ‘pony’, from bider ‘to trot’, of unknown origin.


word: BIENNALE
russian_word: биеннале
definition: a large art exhibition or music festival, especially one held biennially.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbiːɛˈnɑːleɪ
phonetics_text: ˌbiːɛˈnɑːleɪ|ˌbiːɛˈnɑːli
origin:
1930s (used originally as the name of an international art exhibition held in Venice): from Italian, literally ‘biennial’.


word: BIG
russian_word: большой
example: her big hazel eyes|it's a big decision|‘I'm inclined to take pity on you.’ ‘That's big of you !’
definition: of considerable size or extent.|of considerable importance or seriousness.|generous.
antonyms: small|little|slight|short
origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘strong, mighty’): of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun
phonetic: bɪɡ
phonetics_text: bɪɡ
synonyms:
large|sizeable|of considerable size|substantial|considerable|great|huge|immense|enormous|extensive|colossal|massive|mammoth|vast|prodigious|tremendous|gigantic|giant|monumental|mighty|stupendous|gargantuan|elephantine|titanic|epic|mountainous|megalithic|monstrous|Brobdingnagian|towering|tall|high|lofty|outsize|oversized|overgrown|cumbersome|unwieldy|inordinate|unlimited|goodly|capacious|voluminous|commodious|spacious|good-size(d)|fair-size(d)|king-size(d)|man-size|family-size(d)|economy-size(d)|jumbo|whopping|whopping great|thumping|thumping great|bumper|mega|humongous|monster|astronomical|cosmic|almighty|dirty great|socking great|tidy|whacking|whacking great|ginormous|massy|well built|sturdily built|heavily built|sturdy|brawny|burly|broad-shouldered|muscular|muscly|well muscled|robust|rugged|lusty|Herculean|bulky|strapping|thickset|stocky|solid|hefty|meaty|fat|stout|portly|plump|heavy|overweight|oversize|fleshy|paunchy|corpulent|obese|hunky|hulking|beefy|husky|buff|stalwart|thewy|stark


word: BIGA
russian_word: Бига
origin: Italian.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbiːɡə
phonetics_text: ˈbiːɡə
example:
the cooking time is about 90 minutes, plus at least 15 hours to chill the biga and let the dough rise

definition:
a thick mixture of flour, water, and yeast that is allowed to ferment for some time before being combined with fresh dough to make bread, used especially in Italian baking.


word: BIGEYE
russian_word: каталуфа
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a large migratory tuna which is found in warm seas and is very important to the fishing industry.|a reddish fish with large eyes which lives in moderately deep waters of the tropical Atlantic and the western Indian Ocean.


word: BIGOT
russian_word: фанатик
example: don't let a few small-minded bigots destroy the good image of the city
origin: late 16th century (denoting a superstitious religious hypocrite): from French, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪɡət
phonetics_text: ˈbɪɡət
definition:
a person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against or antagonistic towards a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.

synonyms:
dogmatist|partisan|sectarian|prejudiced person|racist|racialist|sexist|homophobe|chauvinist|jingoist|anti-Semite|male chauvinist pig|MCP


word: BIGOTED
russian_word: нетерпимый
example: they're pandering to a vocal minority of ill-informed and bigoted individuals
antonyms: tolerant|liberal
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɪɡətɪd
phonetics_text: ˈbɪɡətɪd
definition:
obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, in particular prejudiced against or antagonistic towards a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.

synonyms:
prejudiced|biased|partial|one-sided|sectarian|discriminatory|intolerant|narrow-minded|blinkered|illiberal|inflexible|uncompromising|fanatical|dogmatic|opinionated|racist|racialist|sexist|heterosexist|homophobic|anti-gay|chauvinistic|chauvinist|anti-Semitic|jingoistic|jaundiced|warped|twisted|distorted|parti pris


word: BIGOTRY
russian_word: фанатизм
example: the difficulties of combating prejudice and bigotry
antonyms: tolerance
origin: late 17th century: from bigot, reinforced by French bigoterie .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪɡətri
phonetics_text: ˈbɪɡətri
definition:
obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.

synonyms:
prejudice|bias|partiality|partisanship|sectarianism|discrimination|unfairness|injustice|intolerance|narrow-mindedness|fanaticism|dogmatism|racism|racialism|sexism|heterosexism|homophobia|chauvinism|anti-Semitism|jingoism|Jim Crowism


word: BIGWIG
russian_word: воротила
definition: an important person, especially in a particular sphere.
antonyms: nobody|nonentity
origin: early 18th century: so named from the large wigs formerly worn by distinguished men.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪɡwɪɡ
phonetics_text: ˈbɪɡwɪɡ
synonyms:
VIP|important person|notable|notability|personage|dignitary|grandee|panjandrum|celebrity|magnate|mogul|somebody|heavyweight|hotshot|big shot|big noise|big gun|big cheese|big fish|biggie|big bug|Big Chief|Big Daddy|honcho|brass hat|big wheel|joss


word: BIJECTION
russian_word: биекция
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌɪˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: bʌɪˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)n
definition:
a mapping that is both one-to-one (an injection) and onto (a surjection), i.e. a function which relates each member of a set S (the domain) to a separate and distinct member of another set T (the range), where each member in T also has a corresponding member in S.


word: BILATERALLY
russian_word: на двусторонней основе
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: bʌɪˈlat(ə)rəli
phonetics_text: bʌɪˈlat(ə)rəli
example:
of the 199 dogs, 36 were unilaterally deaf and 15 were bilaterally deaf|they insist on negotiating bilaterally with the other claimant state

definition:
in a way that involves or affects both sides.|in a way that involves two parties, especially countries.


word: BILAYER
russian_word: двойной слой
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪleɪə
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪleɪə
definition:
a film two molecules thick (formed e.g. by lipids), in which each molecule is arranged with its hydrophobic end directed inwards towards the opposite side of the film and its hydrophilic end directed outwards.


word: BILBERRY
russian_word: черника
origin: late 16th century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Danish bøllebær .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪlb(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈbɪlb(ə)ri
definition:
a small dark blue edible berry.|the hardy dwarf shrub that produces bilberries, growing on heathland and mountains in northern Eurasia.


word: BILGE
russian_word: днище
example: what has been written is nothing but bilge
origin: late 15th century: probably a variant of bulge.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɪldʒ
phonetics_text: bɪldʒ
definition:
the area on the outer surface of a ship's hull where the bottom curves to meet the vertical sides.|nonsense; rubbish.


word: BILHARZIA
russian_word: шистозома кровяная
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪlˈhɑːtsɪə
phonetics_text: bɪlˈhɑːtsɪə
definition:
a chronic disease, endemic in parts of Africa and South America, caused by infestation with blood flukes (schistosomes).

origin:
mid 19th century: modern Latin, former name of the genus Schistosoma, named after T. Bilharz (1825–62), the German physician who discovered the parasite.


word: BILINEAR
russian_word: билинейная
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bʌɪˈlɪnɪə
phonetics_text: bʌɪˈlɪnɪə
definition:
relating to or contained by two straight lines.|relating to or denoting a function of two variables that is linear and homogeneous in both independently.


word: BILK
russian_word: обманывать
example: an apparently benevolent elderly gentleman bilked me of twenty dollars
definition: obtain or withhold money from (someone) unfairly or by deceit; cheat or defraud.|evade; elude.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bɪlk
phonetics_text: bɪlk
synonyms:
swindle|defraud|cheat|fleece|exploit|deceive|trick|con|bamboozle|do|diddle|sting|rip off|screw|shaft|take for a ride|take to the cleaners|pull a fast one on|put one over on|sell someone a pup|gull|rook|finagle|clip|gyp|skin|swizzle|stiff|euchre|bunco|hornswoggle|sucker|snooker|pull a swifty on|cozen|sharp|mulct|do someone in the eye

origin:
mid 17th century (originally used in cribbage meaning ‘spoil one's opponent's score’): perhaps a variant of balk.


word: BILL
russian_word: законопроект
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɪl
phonetics_text: bɪl
example:
the bill for their meal came to £17|a debate over the civil rights bill|she was top of the bill at America's leading vaudeville house|a ten-dollar bill|he has been hard at work bill posting in a poster and sticker campaign

definition:
a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services.|a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.|a programme of entertainment at a theatre or cinema.|a banknote.|a poster or handbill.

synonyms:
invoice|account|statement|list of charges|tally|amount due|check|the damage|tab|shot|reckoning|score

origin:
Middle English (denoting a written list or catalogue): from Anglo-Norman French bille, probably based on medieval Latin bulla ‘seal, sealed document’ (see also bull2).


word: BILLET
russian_word: заготовка
example: the sergeant gave them leave to rest while officers went in search of billets
definition: a place, especially a civilian's house, where soldiers are lodged temporarily.
synonyms: living quarters|quarters|rooms|accommodation|lodging|housing|barracks|cantonment|casern
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɪlɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɪlɪt
origin:
late Middle English (originally denoting a short written document): from Anglo-Norman French billette, diminutive of bille (see bill1). The verb is recorded in the late 16th century, and the noun sense, ‘a written order requiring a householder to lodge the bearer, usually a soldier’, from the mid 17th century; hence the current meaning.


word: BILLFISH
russian_word: марлиновых
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a large, fast-swimming fish of open seas, with a streamlined body and a long pointed snout. It occurs on the surface in warmer waters and is a popular sporting fish.


word: BILLIARDS
russian_word: бильярд
example: guests can play billiards or table tennis
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪljədz
phonetics_text: ˈbɪljədz
definition:
a game for two people, played on a billiard table, in which three balls are struck with cues into pockets round the edge of the tabl, with points scored by cannons, pocketing an object ball, or cannoning the cue ball into a pocket. In North America the game is known as English billiards.

origin:
late 16th century: from French billard, denoting both the game and the cue, diminutive of bille (see billet2).


word: BILLION
russian_word: миллиард
example: a world population of nearly 5 billion
definition: the number equivalent to the product of a thousand and a million; 1,000,000,000 or 109.
part_of_speech: number
phonetic: ˈbɪljən
phonetics_text: ˈbɪljən
origin:
late 17th century: from French, from million, by substitution of the prefix bi- ‘two’ for the initial letters.


word: BILLIONTH
russian_word: миллиардный
example: the birth of India's billionth citizen|particles so small they're measured in billionths of a metre
part_of_speech: number
phonetic: ˈbɪlɪənθ
phonetics_text: ˈbɪlɪənθ
definition:
constituting number one billion in a sequence; 1,000,000,000th.|each of one billion equal parts into which something is or may be divided.


word: BILL OF EXCHANGE
russian_word: вексель
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a written order to a person requiring them to make a specified payment to the signatory or to a named payee; a promissory note.


word: BILL OF LADING
russian_word: накладная
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a detailed list of a ship's cargo in the form of a receipt given by the master of the ship to the person consigning the goods.


word: BILL OF SALE
russian_word: закладная
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a certificate of transfer of personal property, used especially where something is transferred as security for a debt.


word: BILLON
russian_word: биллон
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪlən
phonetics_text: ˈbɪlən
definition:
an alloy formerly used for coinage, containing gold or silver with a predominating amount of copper or other base metal.

origin:
early 18th century: from French, literally ‘bronze or copper money’, in Old French‘ingot’, from bille (see billet2).


word: BILLYCOCK
russian_word: котелок
definition: a kind of bowler hat.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪlɪkɒk
phonetics_text: ˈbɪlɪkɒk
origin:
mid 19th century: said to be from the name of William Coke, nephew of Thomas William Coke, Earl of Leicester (1752–1842).


word: BIMETALLISM
russian_word: биметаллизм
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌɪˈmɛt(ə)lɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: bʌɪˈmɛt(ə)lɪz(ə)m
definition:
a system of allowing the unrestricted currency of two metals (e.g. gold and silver) as legal tender at a fixed ratio to each other.


word: BIN
russian_word: бункер
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɪn
phonetics_text: bɪn
definition:
a receptacle in which to deposit rubbish.|each of a series of ranges of numerical value into which data are sorted in statistical analysis.

origin:
Old English bin(n), binne, of Celtic origin; related to Welsh ben ‘cart’. The original meaning was ‘receptacle’ in a general sense; also ‘a receptacle for provender in a stable’ and ‘container for grain, bread, or other foodstuffs’. The sense ‘receptacle for rubbish’ dates from the mid 19th century.


word: BIND
russian_word: связывать
antonyms: untie|release
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bʌɪnd
phonetics_text: bʌɪnd
example:
they bound her hands and feet|mix the flour with the coconut and enough egg white to bind them|it's music that has bound us together|a party who signs a document will normally be bound by its terms|a small, fat volume, bound in red morocco|a frill with the edges bound in a contrasting colour

definition:
tie or fasten (something) tightly together.|stick together or cause to stick together in a single mass.|cause (people) to feel united.|impose a legal or contractual obligation on.|fix together and enclose (the pages of a book) in a cover.|trim (the edge of a piece of material) with a decorative strip.|(of a quantifier) be applied to (a given variable) so that the variable falls within its scope. For example, in an expression of the form ‘For every x, if x is a dog, x is an animal’, the universal quantifier is binding the variable x.|(of a rule or set of grammatical conditions) determine the relationship between (coreferential noun phrases).

synonyms:
tie|tie up|fasten (together)|hold together|secure|make fast|attach|rope|strap|lash|truss|tether|hitch|chain|fetter|pinion|shackle|hobble|moor

origin:
Old English bindan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German binden, from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit bandh .


word: BINDING
russian_word: обязательный
example: the binding of antibodies to cell surfaces
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈbʌɪndɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪndɪŋ
definition:
a strong covering holding the pages of a book together.|a mechanical device fixed to a ski to grip a ski boot, especially either of a pair used for downhill skiing which hold the toe and heel of the boot and release it automatically in a fall.|the action of fastening or holding together, or of being linked by chemical bonds.


word: BIND OVER
russian_word: связывать обязательством
example: he was bound over to keep the peace by magistrates
definition:
(of a court of law) require someone to fulfill an obligation, typically by paying a sum of money as surety.


word: BINGE
russian_word: выпивка
example: he went on a binge and was in no shape to drive
definition: a period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially eating, drinking, or taking drugs.
origin: mid 19th century: from English dialect binge ‘to soak a wooden vessel’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɪn(d)ʒ
phonetics_text: bɪn(d)ʒ
synonyms:
drinking bout|debauch|binge drinking|predrinking|bender|session|sesh|booze-up|beer-up|souse|drunk|blind|skite|jag|toot|grog-on|boozeroo|bacchanal|bacchanalia|wassail|fuddle|potation|spree|unrestrained bout|orgy|splurge|piss-up


word: BINNACLE
russian_word: нактоуз
definition: a built-in housing for a ship's compass.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪnək(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbɪnək(ə)l
origin:
late 15th century (as bittacle ): from Spanish bitácula, bitácora or Portuguese bitacola, from Latin habitaculum ‘dwelling place’, from habitare ‘inhabit’. The change to binnacle occurred in the mid 18th century.


word: BINOCULAR
russian_word: бинокль
example: a binocular microscope
definition: adapted for or using both eyes.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈnɒkjʊlə
phonetics_text: bɪˈnɒkjʊlə
origin:
early 18th century (in the sense ‘having two eyes’): from Latin bini ‘two together’ + oculus ‘eye’, on the pattern of ocular .


word: BINOMIAL
russian_word: бином
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: bʌɪˈnəʊmɪəl
phonetics_text: bʌɪˈnəʊmɪəl
definition:
an algebraic expression of the sum or the difference of two terms.|a two-part name, especially the Latin name of a species of living organism (consisting of the genus followed by the specific epithet).|a noun phrase with two heads joined by a conjunction, in which the order is relatively fixed (as in knife and fork ).

origin:
mid 16th century: from French binôme or modern Latin binomium (from bi- ‘having two’ + Greek nomos ‘part, portion’) + -al.


word: BIOACOUSTICS
russian_word: биоакустика
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊəˈkuːstɪks
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊəˈkuːstɪks
definition:
the branch of acoustics concerned with sounds produced by or affecting living organisms, especially as relating to communication.


word: BIOASSAY
russian_word: биоанализ
example: it was determined by bioassay
origin: early 20th century: from bio- ‘life’ + assay.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊəˈseɪ
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊəˈseɪ
definition:
measurement of the concentration or potency of a substance by its effect on living cells or tissues.


word: BIOAVAILABILITY
russian_word: биологическая ценность
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
the proportion of a drug or other substance which enters the circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect.


word: BIOAVAILABLE
russian_word: биодоступным
example: bioavailable oral antibiotics
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊəˈveɪləb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊəˈveɪləb(ə)l
definition:
(of a drug or other substance) entering the circulation when introduced into the body and so able to have an active effect.


word: BIOCHEMIST
russian_word: биохимик
example: a new study by biochemists at Iowa State University
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊˈkɛmɪst
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊˈkɛmɪst
definition:
an expert in or student of the branch of science concerning the chemical processes occuring within living organisms.


word: BIOCHEMISTRY
russian_word: биохимия
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈkɛmɪstri
phonetics_text: bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈkɛmɪstri
definition:
the branch of science concerned with the chemical and physico-chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.


word: BIOCHIP
russian_word: биочип
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪəʊtʃɪp
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪəʊtʃɪp
definition:
a microchip designed or intended to function in a biological environment, especially inside a living organism.


word: BIOCIDE
russian_word: биоцидов
example: our whims have brought us to the brink of biocide
origin: 1930s: from bio- ‘life’ + -cide.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪəsʌɪd
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪəsʌɪd
definition:
a substance that destroys living things, especially a pesticide, fungicide, or herbicide.|the destruction of life.


word: BIOCOENOSIS
russian_word: биоценоз
definition: an association of different organisms forming a closely integrated community.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)sɪˈnəʊsɪs
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)sɪˈnəʊsɪs
origin:
late 19th century: modern Latin, from bio- ‘life’ + Greek koinōsis ‘sharing’ (from koinos ‘common’).


word: BIODIVERSITY
russian_word: биоразнообразие
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)dʌɪˈvəːsɪti
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)dʌɪˈvəːsɪti
definition:
the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.


word: BIODYNAMICS
russian_word: биодинамика
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)dʌɪˈnamɪks
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)dʌɪˈnamɪks
definition:
the study of physical motion or dynamics in living systems.|a method of organic farming that incorporates certain astrological and spiritual principles and practices.


word: BIOENERGETICS
russian_word: биоэнергетика
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊɛnəˈdʒɛtɪks
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊɛnəˈdʒɛtɪks
definition:
the study of the transformation of energy in living organisms.|a system of holistic therapy in which massage and other physical therapies are used in conjunction with psychotherapy.


word: BIOENGINEERING
russian_word: биоинженерия
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ
definition:
another term for genetic engineering.|the use of artificial tissues, organs, or organ components to replace damaged or absent body parts.|the use in engineering or industry of organisms or biological processes.


word: BIOFEEDBACK
russian_word: биологическая обратная связь
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌɪəʊˈfiːdbak
phonetics_text: bʌɪəʊˈfiːdbak
definition:
a process whereby electronic monitoring of a normally automatic bodily function is used to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function.


word: BIOFILM
russian_word: биопленка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪəʊfɪlm
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪəʊfɪlm
definition:
a thin but robust layer of mucilage adhering to a solid surface and containing a community of bacteria and other microorganisms.


word: BIOFLAVONOID
russian_word: биофлавоноид
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊˈfleɪvənɔɪd
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊˈfleɪvənɔɪd
definition:
any of a group of compounds occurring mainly in citrus fruits and blackcurrants, formerly regarded as vitamins.


word: BIOGEOCHEMICAL
russian_word: биогеохимическая
part_of_speech: adjective
definition:
relating to or denoting the cycle in which chemical elements and simple substances are transferred between living systems and the environment.


word: BIOGRAPHY
russian_word: биография
definition: an account of someone's life written by someone else.
synonyms: life story|life history|life|memoir|profile|account|bio|biog|prosopography
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌɪˈɒɡrəfi
phonetics_text: bʌɪˈɒɡrəfi
origin:
late 17th century: from French biographie or modern Latin biographia, from medieval Greek, from bios ‘life’ + -graphia ‘writing’.


word: BIOHAZARD
russian_word: биологической
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪəʊˌhazəd
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪəʊˌhazəd
definition:
a risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work, especially with microorganisms.


word: BIOLOGICAL
russian_word: биологический
example: his biological mother
antonyms: inorganic|non-living
synonyms: biotic|biologic|organic|living|botanic|botanical|zoologic|zoological
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l
phonetics_text: bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l
definition:
relating to biology or living organisms.|(of a member of a person's family) genetically related; related by blood.


word: BIOMARKER
russian_word: биомаркеров
example: a biomarker that may predict aggressive disease recurrence in liver transplant recipients
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪəʊmɑːkə
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪəʊmɑːkə
definition:
a naturally occurring molecule, gene, or characteristic by which a particular pathological or physiological process, disease, etc. can be identified.


word: BIOMASS
russian_word: биомасса
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪə(ʊ)mas
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪə(ʊ)mas
definition:
the total quantity or weight of organisms in a given area or volume.|organic matter used as a fuel, especially in a power station for the generation of electricity.


word: BIOMATERIAL
russian_word: биоматериал
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪəʊməˌtɪərɪəl
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪəʊməˌtɪərɪəl
definition:
a biological or synthetic substance which can be introduced into body tissue as part of an implanted medical device or used to replace an organ, bodily function, etc.


word: BIOMECHANICALLY
russian_word: биомеханики
example: the tongue and jaw movements in frogs are biomechanically linked
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)mɪˈkanɪk(ə)li
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)mɪˈkanɪk(ə)li
definition:
in a way that relates to the mechanical laws concerning the movement or structure of living organisms.


word: BIOMEDICINE
russian_word: биомедицина
example: the city's hospitals contribute to the advancement of biomedicine and clinical research
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊˈmɛdsɪn
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊˈmɛdsɪn
definition:
the branch of medicine concerned with the application of the principles of biology and biochemistry to medical research or practice.


word: BIOMIMICRY
russian_word: биомимикрия
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌɪəʊˈmɪmɪkri
phonetics_text: bʌɪəʊˈmɪmɪkri
definition:
the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modelled on biological entities and processes.


word: BIOPHILIA
russian_word: Биофилии
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə
phonetics_text: bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə
definition:
(according to a theory of the biologist E. O. Wilson) an innate and genetically determined affinity of human beings with the natural world.


word: BIOPIRACY
russian_word: биопиратство
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪəʊˈpʌɪrəsi
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪəʊˈpʌɪrəsi
definition:
the practice of commercially exploiting naturally occurring biochemical or genetic material, especially by obtaining patents that restrict its future use, while failing to pay fair compensation to the community from which it originates.


word: BIOPROSPECTING
russian_word: биоразведка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: 1960s: from bio- + prospecting (see prospect (verb)).
definition:
the search for plant and animal species from which medicinal drugs, biochemicals, and other commercially valuable material can be obtained.


word: BIOREACTOR
russian_word: биореактор
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪəʊriˌaktə
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪəʊriˌaktə
definition:
an apparatus in which a biological reaction or process is carried out, especially on an industrial scale.


word: BIOREGIONALISM
russian_word: биорегионализм
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
advocacy of the belief that human activity should be largely constrained by ecological or geographical boundaries rather than political ones.


word: BIOREMEDIATION
russian_word: биоремедиации
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)rɪˌmiːdiˈeɪʃ(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)rɪˌmiːdiˈeɪʃ(ə)n
definition:
the use of either naturally occurring or deliberately introduced microorganisms to consume and break down environmental pollutants, in order to clean a polluted site.


word: BIOSENSOR
russian_word: биодатчик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪə(ʊ)sɛnsə
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪə(ʊ)sɛnsə
definition:
a device which uses a living organism or biological molecules, especially enzymes or antibodies, to detect the presence of chemicals.


word: BIOTECHNOLOGY
russian_word: биотехнология
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)tɛkˈnɒlədʒi
phonetics_text: ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)tɛkˈnɒlədʒi
definition:
the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.


word: BIOTIN
russian_word: биотин
origin: 1930s: coined in German from Greek bios ‘life’ + -in1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪətɪn
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪətɪn
definition:
a vitamin of the B complex, found in egg yolk, liver, and yeast. It is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and glucose.


word: BIOTITE
russian_word: биотит
origin: mid 19th century: named after J.-B. Biot (1774–1862), French mineralogist.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪətʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪətʌɪt
definition:
a black, dark brown, or greenish black micaceous mineral, occurring as a constituent of many igneous and metamorphic rocks.


word: BIOTOXIN
russian_word: биотоксина
definition: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌɪə(ʊ)tɒksɪn
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪə(ʊ)tɒksɪn
example:
in other cases involving mass deaths of large marine mammals, causes have included biotoxins from algae


word: BIRCHBARK
russian_word: береста
example: stretch the birchbark over a cedar frame
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
the impervious bark of the North American paper birch, formerly used by North American Indians to make canoes and other items.


word: BIRD
russian_word: птица
example: she's a sharp old bird
origin: Old English brid ‘chick, fledgling’, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəːd
phonetics_text: bəːd
definition:
a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a beak, and typically by being able to fly.|a person of a specified kind or character.|a young woman or a girlfriend.

synonyms:
fowl|songbird|warbler|passerine|bird of prey|raptor|chick|fledgling|nestling|avifauna|feathered friend|birdie


word: BIRDIE
russian_word: птичка
example: he finished with a birdie two on the 18th
definition: a child's term for a bird.|a score of one stroke under par at a hole.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbəːdi
phonetics_text: ˈbəːdi
origin:
late 18th century: diminutive of bird; the golf term from US slang bird, denoting any first-rate thing.


word: BIRDMAN
russian_word: орнитолог
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəːdman
phonetics_text: ˈbəːdman
example:
an intrepid Scottish birdman has shared the amazing images he has captured from up to 10,000 feet above the ground|those birdmen made their first powered flight in 1903|a famous traveller and birdman

definition:
a person who glides through the air by means of a device such as a parachute or wingsuit.|a pilot or aviator.|an ornithologist.


word: BIRDSONG
russian_word: пение птиц
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəːdsɒŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbəːdsɒŋ
definition:
the musical vocalizations of a bird or birds, typically uttered by a male songbird in characteristic bursts or phrases for territorial purposes.


word: BIRTH
russian_word: рождение
example: he was blind from birth
antonyms: death
origin: Middle English: from Old Norse byrth ; related to bear1.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bəːθ
phonetics_text: bəːθ
definition:
the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being.

synonyms:
childbirth|delivery|nativity|birthing|the patter of tiny feet|parturition|confinement|accouchement|childbed


word: BISCUIT
russian_word: печенье
example: a chocolate biscuit|biscuit ware
synonyms: cracker|wafer|cookie|bicky
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪskɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɪskɪt
definition:
a small baked unleavened cake, typically crisp, flat, and sweet.|porcelain or other pottery which has been fired but not glazed.|a light brown colour.|a small flat piece of wood used to join two larger pieces of wood together, fitting into slots in each.

origin:
Middle English: from Old French bescuit, based on Latin bis ‘twice’ + coctus, past participle of coquere ‘to cook’ (so named because originally biscuits were cooked in a twofold process: first baked and then dried out in a slow oven so that they would keep).


word: BISEXUAL
russian_word: бисексуал
example: in mainland Europe there are eleven bisexual species of this genus
synonyms: ambisexual|AC/DC|bi|swinging both ways|ambidextrous|switch-hitting
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: bʌɪˈsɛkʃʊəl
phonetics_text: bʌɪˈsɛkʃʊəl
definition:
sexually attracted not exclusively to people of one particular gender; attracted to both men and women.|(of a flower) having both stamens and pistils; hermaphrodite.|(of a species) having two distinct sexes.


word: BISHOP
russian_word: епископ
synonyms: prelate|diocesan|metropolitan|suffragan|coadjutor|exarch
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪʃəp
phonetics_text: ˈbɪʃəp
definition:
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.|an African weaver bird, the male of which has red, orange, yellow, or black plumage.|a chess piece, typically with its top shaped like a mitre, that can move in any direction along a diagonal on which it stands. Each player starts the game with two bishops, one moving on white squares and the other on black.|mulled and spiced wine.

origin:
Old English biscop, bisceop, based on Greek episkopos ‘overseer’, from epi ‘above’ + -skopos ‘-looking’.


word: BISPHOSPHONATE
russian_word: бифосфонат
origin: 1960s: from bis- + phosphonate.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪsˈfɒsfəneɪt
phonetics_text: bɪsˈfɒsfəneɪt
definition:
any of a group of drugs used to limit the loss of bone density in conditions such as osteoporosis and bone cancer.


word: BISSEXTILE
russian_word: високосный
example: in a bissextile year, any fixed festival after February leaps forward
definition: (of a year) having the extra day (29 February) of a leap year.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈsɛkstʌɪl
phonetics_text: bɪˈsɛkstʌɪl
origin:
late Middle English: from Latin bisextilis (annus) or bissextilis (annus) ‘the year of the bissextus’, from bissextus (from bis ‘twice’ + sextus ‘sixth’), the name given to the extra day inserted every fourth year by the Julian calendar, which was originally obtained by counting 24 February (the sixth day before the beginning of March) twice.


word: BISTORT
russian_word: горлец
definition: a Eurasian herbaceous plant with a spike of flesh-coloured flowers and a twisted root.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪstɔːt
phonetics_text: ˈbɪstɔːt
origin:
early 16th century: from French bistorte or medieval Latin bistorta, from bis ‘twice’ + torta (feminine past participle of torquere ‘to twist’).


word: BIT
russian_word: бит
origin: Old English bita ‘bite, mouthful’, of Germanic origin; related to German Bissen, also to bite.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɪt
phonetics_text: bɪt
example:
give the duck a bit of bread|Miranda could go off and do her theatrical bit|You could see everything! All her bits!

definition:
a small piece, part, or quantity of something.|a set of actions or ideas associated with a specific group or activity.|a person's genitals.|a unit of 12 1/2 cents (used only in even multiples).|a young woman.

synonyms:
small portion|small piece|piece|portion|segment|section|part|chunk|lump|hunk|slice|fragment|scrap|shred|flake|chip|shaving|paring|crumb|grain|fleck|speck|spot|drop|pinch|dash|soupçon|modicum|dollop|morsel|mouthful|spoonful|bite|taste|sample|iota|jot|tittle|whit|atom|particle|scintilla|mote|trace|touch|suggestion|hint|tinge|shard|sliver|snippet|snatch|extract|excerpt|gobbet|smidgen|smidge|tad|skerrick|smitch


word: BITCH
russian_word: сука
example: working the night shift is a bitch|my big bitch is that there's nothing new here
synonyms: shrew|cow|witch|cat|she-devil|hellcat|baggage|grimalkin
origin: Old English bicce, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɪtʃ
phonetics_text: bɪtʃ
definition:
a female dog, wolf, fox, or otter.|a spiteful, unpleasant, or disliked woman.|a difficult or unpleasant situation or thing.|a complaint.


word: BITCHY
russian_word: озлобленный
example: bitchy remarks
definition: malicious or spitefully critical.
antonyms: charitable|kind
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɪtʃi
phonetics_text: ˈbɪtʃi
synonyms:
spiteful|malicious|mean|nasty|cruel|unkind|snide|backbiting|hurtful|wounding|barbed|cutting|hateful|ill-natured|bitter|venomous|vitriolic|poisonous|acid|hostile|rancorous|vindictive|vicious|defamatory|slanderous|catty|malefic|maleficent|squint-eyed


word: BITE
russian_word: укусить
synonyms: sink one's teeth into|chew|munch|crunch|champ|tear at|masticate|eat|nibble at|gnaw at
origin: Old English bītan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bijten and German beissen .
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bʌɪt
phonetics_text: bʌɪt
example:
he bit off a piece of cheese|I marvel at how easily and eagerly a chub will bite|the brake pads don't bite until they're warmed up|the cuts in art education were starting to bite

definition:
(of a person or animal) use the teeth to cut into or through something.|(of a fish) take the bait or lure on the end of a fishing line into the mouth.|make firm contact with a surface.|(of a policy or situation) take effect, with unpleasant consequences.


word: BITING
russian_word: кусаться
example: a cream to ward off biting insects|he leant forward to protect himself against the biting wind
antonyms: balmy
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbʌɪtɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbʌɪtɪŋ
definition:
(of insects and certain other animals) able to wound the skin with a sting or fangs.|(of wind or cold) so cold as to be painful.

synonyms:
bitterly cold|freezing|icy-cold|arctic|glacial|frigid|frosty|icy|chilly|bitter|piercing|penetrating|nipping|stinging|sharp|raw|harsh|wintry|nippy|parky|Baltic|chill


word: BITMAP
russian_word: битовая карта
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɪtmap
phonetics_text: ˈbɪtmap
definition:
a representation in which each item corresponds to one or more bits of information, especially the information used to control the display of a computer screen.


word: BITTER
russian_word: горький
antonyms: sweet
synonyms: sharp|acid|acidic|pungent|acrid|tart|sour|biting|harsh|unsweetened|vinegary|acetous|acerb|acerbic
origin: Old English biter, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German bitter, and probably to bite.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbɪtə
phonetics_text: ˈbɪtə
example:
raw berries have an intensely bitter flavour|I don't feel jealous or bitter|today's decision has come as a bitter blow|a bitter February night

definition:
having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.|feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.|painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate.|(of wind or weather) intensely cold.


word: BITTERLING
russian_word: горчак
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪtəlɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbɪtəlɪŋ
definition:
a small brightly coloured freshwater fish of central Europe. The eggs are deposited inside a mussel, in which they are fertilized and the young eventually hatch.

origin:
late 19th century: from German Bitterling, from bitter ‘bitter’ (translating Latin amarus ) + -ling.


word: BITTERN
russian_word: выпь
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪtən
phonetics_text: ˈbɪtən
definition:
a large marshbird of the heron family, which is typically smaller than a heron, with brown streaked plumage. The larger kinds are noted for the deep booming call of the male in the breeding season.

origin:
late Middle English bitore, from Old French butor, based on Latin butio ‘bittern’ + taurus ‘bull’ (because of its call). The - n was added in the 16th century, perhaps by association with hern, obsolete variant of heron.


word: BITTERNESS
russian_word: горечь
antonyms: sweetness|magnanimity|contentment|delight|warmth|balminess|goodwill
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɪtənəs
phonetics_text: ˈbɪtənəs
example:
the lime juice imparts a slight bitterness|he expressed bitterness over his dismissal without notice

definition:
sharpness of taste; lack of sweetness.|anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment.

synonyms:
sharpness|acidity|pungency|acridity|tartness|sourness|harshness|vinegariness|acerbity|resentment|resentfulness|embitteredness|dissatisfaction|disgruntlement|discontent|grudge|pique|indignation|rancour|spite|sullenness|churlishness|moroseness|petulance|peevishness|spleen|acrimony|trauma|pain|painfulness|agony|grief|unpleasantness|disagreeableness|nastiness|awfulness|upset|heartache|heartbreak|unhappiness|misery|wretchedness|sorrow|sadness|distress|desolation|despair|desperation|poignancy|tragedy|intense cold|bitter cold|iciness|frostiness|chilliness|chill|penetration|intensity|bite|nip|sting|keenness|rawness|wintriness|parkiness|hostility|antipathy|antagonism|enmity|animus|friction|virulence|anger|spitefulness|vindictiveness|viciousness|vitriol|savagery|ferocity|hate|hatred|loathing|detestation|venom|poison|bile|ill feeling|ill will|bad blood|malignity|malevolence|choler


word: BITTY
russian_word: разношерстный
example: the text is rather bitty|a little-bitty girl
definition: made up of small parts that seem unrelated.|tiny.
antonyms: coherent
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɪti
phonetics_text: ˈbɪti
synonyms:
disjointed|incoherent|fragmented|fragmentary|scrappy|piecemeal|inconsistent|unsystematic|jumbled|variable|varying|irregular|uneven|erratic|fitful|patchy


word: BIZARRE
russian_word: странный
example: a bizarre situation
definition: very strange or unusual.
antonyms: ordinary|normal
origin: mid 17th century: from French, from Italian bizzarro ‘angry’, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɪˈzɑː
phonetics_text: bɪˈzɑː
synonyms:
strange|peculiar|odd|funny|curious|offbeat|outlandish|eccentric|unconventional|unorthodox|queer|unexpected|unfamiliar|abnormal|atypical|unusual|out of the ordinary|out of the way|extraordinary|fantastic|remarkable|puzzling|mystifying|mysterious|perplexing|baffling|unaccountable|inexplicable|incongruous|irregular|singular|ludicrous|comical|ridiculous|droll|deviant|aberrant|grotesque|freak|freakish|surreal|outré|weird|wacky|oddball|way out|freaky|off the wall|rum|wacko|bizarro


word: BLAB
russian_word: разбалтывать
example: she blabbed to the press
definition: reveal secrets by indiscreet talk.
antonyms: keep quiet|keep something to oneself
origin: Middle English (as a noun): probably of Germanic origin; ultimately imitative.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: blab
phonetics_text: blab
synonyms:
talk|give the game/show away|open one's mouth|tell|let the cat out of the bag|spill the beans|blow the gaff|cough|blurt out|let slip|let out|reveal|betray|disclose|give away|divulge|leak|take/blow the lid off|blow something wide open|let on|spill


word: BLABBER
russian_word: болтун
example: she blabbered on and on
definition: talk foolishly, indiscreetly, or excessively.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈblabə
phonetics_text: ˈblabə
synonyms:
prattle|chatter|babble|prate|blather|blether|ramble|gabble|jabber|twitter|go on|run on|rattle on/away|blither|maunder|drivel|patter|gossip|tittle-tattle|tattle|yap|jibber-jabber|cackle|slabber|chit-chat|jaw|gas|gab|yak|yackety-yak|yabber|yatter|shoot one's mouth off|witter|rabbit|chunter|natter|waffle|run off at the mouth|mag|twaddle|clack|twattle


word: BLABBERMOUTH
russian_word: болтун
definition: a person who talks excessively or indiscreetly.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblabəmaʊθ
phonetics_text: ˈblabəmaʊθ
synonyms:
talker|chatterer|jabberer|babbler|prattler|blatherer|prater|tittle-tattler|tattler|gossip|gossiper|gossipmonger|conversationalist|blatherskite|chatterbox|windbag|gasbag|gabber|big mouth|loudmouth|natterer


word: BLACK
russian_word: черный
antonyms: white
synonyms: dark|pitch black|as black as pitch|pitch-dark|jet black|inky|coal black|blackish|sable|Stygian
origin: Old English blæc, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: blak
phonetics_text: blak
example:
black smoke|black adolescents of Jamaican descent|five thousand men were killed on the blackest day of the war|clearance for black operations came from the highest political level|the union declared the ship black

definition:
of the very darkest colour owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.|belonging to or denoting any human group having dark-coloured skin, especially of African or Australian Aboriginal ancestry.|characterized by tragic or disastrous events; causing despair or pessimism.|denoting a covert military procedure.|(of goods or work) not to be handled or undertaken by trade union members, especially so as to express support for an industrial dispute elsewhere.


word: BLACK AND WHITE
russian_word: рисунок пером
example: old black-and-white movies|it was all grey areas; no black-and-white certainties
antonyms: colour
synonyms: monochrome|greyscale
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
definition:
(of a photograph, film, television programme, etc.) in black, white, shades of grey, and no other colour.|(of a situation or debate) involving clearly defined opposing principles or issues.


word: BLACKBALL
russian_word: черный шар
example: her husband was blackballed when he tried to join the Country Club
antonyms: admit
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈblakbɔːl
phonetics_text: ˈblakbɔːl
definition:
reject (a candidate applying to become a member of a private club), typically by means of a secret ballot.

synonyms:
reject|debar|bar|ban|vote against|blacklist|exclude|shut out|leave out in the cold|expel|drum out|oust|cashier|ostracize|repudiate|boycott|snub|shun|spurn|cold-shoulder|give the cold shoulder to|disfellowship

origin:
late 18th century: from the practice of registering an adverse vote by placing a black ball in a ballot box.


word: BLACKBERRY
russian_word: ежевика
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblakb(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈblakb(ə)ri
definition:
an edible soft fruit consisting of a cluster of soft purple-black drupelets.|the prickly climbing shrub of the rose family that bears blackberries.


word: BLACKBIRD
russian_word: дрозд черный
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblakbəːd
phonetics_text: ˈblakbəːd
definition:
an Old World thrush with mainly black plumage.|a New World songbird with a strong pointed bill. The male has black plumage that is iridescent or has patches of red or yellow.|a black or Polynesian captive on a slave ship.


word: BLACKBIRDING
russian_word: торговлей рабами
example: the island's population was severely depleted by blackbirding
origin: late 19th century: from blackbird in the sense ‘a Polynesian person on a slave ship’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblakbəːdɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈblakbəːdɪŋ
definition:
the practice of kidnapping Pacific Islanders and using them as forced labour, in particular on sugar and cotton plantations in Australia.


word: BLACKCAP
russian_word: судейская шапочка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblakkap
phonetics_text: ˈblakkap
definition:
a mainly European warbler with a black cap in the male and a reddish-brown one in the female.|the black-capped chickadee.


word: BLACKCURRANT
russian_word: черная смородина
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: blakˈkʌr(ə)nt
phonetics_text: blakˈkʌr(ə)nt
definition:
a small round edible black berry that grows in loose hanging clusters.|the widely cultivated shrub that bears blackcurrants.


word: BLACKEN
russian_word: чернить
example: stone blackened by the soot of ages
definition: make or become black or dark, especially as a result of burning, decay, or bruising.
antonyms: whiten|clean|lighten|brighten
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈblak(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈblak(ə)n
synonyms:
make black|black|darken|make dark/darker|dirty|make dirty|make sooty|make smoky|stain|grime|begrime|befoul|soil|grow/become black|dim|grow dim|cloud over


word: BLACKFLY
russian_word: мошка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblakflʌɪ
phonetics_text: ˈblakflʌɪ
definition:
a black or dark green aphid which is a common pest of crops and gardens.|a small black fly, the female of which sucks blood and can transmit a number of serious human and animal diseases.


word: BLACKGUARD
russian_word: мерзавец
definition: a man who behaves in a dishonourable or contemptible way.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblaɡɑːd
phonetics_text: ˈblaɡɑːd|ˈblaɡəd
origin:
early 16th century (originally as two words): from black + guard. The term originally denoted a body of attendants or servants, especially the menials who had charge of kitchen utensils, but the exact significance of the epithet ‘black’ is uncertain. The sense ‘scoundrel, villain’ dates from the mid 18th century, and was formerly considered highly offensive.


word: BLACKLEG
russian_word: черная ножка
example: the blacklegs who had arrived by rail were harassed by crowds of workers
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblaklɛɡ
phonetics_text: ˈblaklɛɡ
definition:
a person who continues working when fellow workers are on strike; a strike-breaker.|an acute infectious bacterial disease of cattle and sheep, causing necrosis in one or more legs.|any of a number of plant diseases in which part of the stem blackens and decays.

origin:
early 18th century (in the sense ‘infectious disease of cattle and sheep’): from black + leg. The sense ‘strike-breaker’ dates from the mid 19th century; it may derive from an earlier sense ‘swindler, cheat’, with possible comparison to a crow or rook, black birds regarded as having thieving habits.


word: BLACKLIST
russian_word: черный список
example: he was placed on a blacklist which meant he was unable to get credit
origin: early 17th century: from black + list1.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblaklɪst
phonetics_text: ˈblaklɪst
definition:
a list of people or things that are regarded as unacceptable or untrustworthy and should be excluded or avoided.


word: BLACKMAIL
russian_word: шантаж
example: they were acquitted of charges of blackmail
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblakmeɪl
phonetics_text: ˈblakmeɪl
definition:
the action, treated as a criminal offence, of demanding payment or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.

synonyms:
extortion|demanding money with menaces|exaction|intimidation|protection racket|bribery|wringing|milking|bleeding|bloodsucking|hush money|chantage

origin:
mid 16th century (denoting protection money levied by Scottish chiefs): from black + obsolete mail ‘tribute, rent’, from Old Norse mál ‘speech, agreement’.


word: BLACKOUT
russian_word: затемнение
example: people found it difficult to travel in the blackout|she was suffering from blackouts
synonyms: faint|fainting fit|loss of consciousness|coma|passing out|period of oblivion|swoon|collapse|syncope
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblakaʊt
phonetics_text: ˈblakaʊt
definition:
a period when all lights must be turned out or covered to prevent them being seen by the enemy during an air raid.|a temporary loss of consciousness.


word: BLACK OUT
russian_word: затемнять
synonyms: faint|lose consciousness|pass out|collapse|keel over|flake out|conk out|go out|swoon
example:
she felt dizzy and almost blacked out|hundreds of homes remain without power since heavy snow blacked out the whole island|the number plate had been blacked out with masking tape

definition:
experience a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness.|cause the lights in a place to be extinguished, typically as a result of a failure in the electricity supply.|obscure something completely so that it cannot be read or seen.


word: BLACKSHIRT
russian_word: фашист
definition: (in Italy) a member of the paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party founded by Mussolini.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblakʃəːt
phonetics_text: ˈblakʃəːt
origin:
1920s: so named because of the colour of the uniforms worn by members of the respective organizations.


word: BLACKTHORN
russian_word: терн
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblakθɔːn
phonetics_text: ˈblakθɔːn
definition:
a thorny Eurasian shrub which bears white flowers before the leaves appear, followed by astringent blue-black fruits (sloes).


word: BLADDERWORT
russian_word: пузырчатка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbladəwəːt
phonetics_text: ˈbladəwəːt
definition:
an aquatic plant of north temperate regions, with small air-filled bladders which keep the plant afloat and trap tiny animals that provide additional nutrients.


word: BLADE
russian_word: лезвие
example: she loves to run, bike, blade, and explore the city
definition: skate using Rollerblades.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bleɪd
phonetics_text: bleɪd
origin:
Old English blæd  ‘leaf of a plant’ (also in blade (sense 2 of the noun)), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch blad and German Blatt .


word: BLAEBERRY
russian_word: черника
definition: another term for bilberry.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbleɪb(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈbleɪb(ə)ri|ˈbleɪbɛri
origin:
Middle English: from Scots and northern English dialect blae ‘blackish-blue’ (from Old Norse blár, related to blue1) + berry.


word: BLAG
russian_word: разбойное нападение
example: they blagged two free tickets to France|I could lie in wait and blag her fur coat
origin: late 19th century: perhaps from French blaguer ‘tell lies’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: blaɡ
phonetics_text: blaɡ
definition:
manage to obtain (something) by using persuasion or guile.|steal (something) in a violent robbery or raid.


word: BLAME
russian_word: вина
example: the inquiry blamed the train driver for the accident
definition: feel or declare that (someone or something) is responsible for a fault or wrong.
antonyms: absolve|forgive
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bleɪm
phonetics_text: bleɪm
synonyms:
hold responsible|hold accountable|hold liable|place/lay the blame on|censure|criticize|condemn|accuse of|find/consider guilty of|inculpate|ascribe to|attribute to|impute to|lay at the door of|put down to|set down to|pin|stick

origin:
Middle English: from Old French blamer, blasmer (verb), from a popular Latin variant of ecclesiastical Latin blasphemare ‘reproach, revile, blaspheme’, from Greek blasphēmein (see blaspheme).


word: BLAMELESS
russian_word: безупречный
example: he led a blameless life
definition: innocent of wrongdoing.
antonyms: blameworthy|guilty
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbleɪmləs
phonetics_text: ˈbleɪmləs
synonyms:
innocent|guiltless|above reproach|beyond criticism|above suspicion|irreproachable|unimpeachable|in the clear|not to blame|without fault|faultless|exemplary|perfect|virtuous|pure|moral|upright|impeccable|sinless|unblemished|spotless|stainless|untarnished|squeaky clean


word: BLAMEWORTHY
russian_word: заслуживающий порицания
definition: responsible for wrongdoing and deserving of censure or blame.
antonyms: blameless|innocent
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbleɪmwəːði
phonetics_text: ˈbleɪmwəːði
synonyms:
culpable|reprehensible|indefensible|inexcusable|guilty|criminal|delinquent|sinful|wicked|wrong|evil|shameful|discreditable|to blame|at fault|blameable|condemnable|censurable|reproachable|responsible|answerable|offending|erring|errant|in the wrong|reprovable


word: BLANCH
russian_word: бланшировать
antonyms: colour|darken|redden|blush
origin: Middle English: from Old French blanchir, from blanc ‘white’, ultimately of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: blɑːn(t)ʃ
phonetics_text: blɑːn(t)ʃ
example:
the cold light blanched her face|he visibly blanched at this reminder of mortality|blanch the almonds and grind them to a paste, adding a little water

definition:
make white or pale by extracting colour.|flinch or grow pale from shock, fear, or a similar emotion.|briefly immerse (an item of food) in boiling water, especially as a technique for removing the skin from nuts or fruit or for preparing vegetables for further cooking.

synonyms:
make/turn pale|whiten|make/turn pallid|lighten|grey|wash out|fade|blench|etiolate|decolorize|bleach|peroxide|pale|go/grow/turn/become pale|go/grow/turn/become white|go/grow/turn/become pallid|lose its colour


word: BLANCMANGE
russian_word: бланманже
example: a good old-fashioned blancmange
definition: a sweet opaque gelatinous dessert made with flavoured cornflour and milk.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bləˈmɒnʒ
phonetics_text: bləˈmɒnʒ|bləˈmɑːnʒ
origin:
late Middle English blancmanger : from Old French blanc mangier, from blanc ‘white’ + mangier ‘eat’ (used as a noun to mean ‘food’). The shortened form without -er arose in the 18th century.


word: BLAND
russian_word: мягкий
example: bland, mass-produced pop music
definition: lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.
antonyms: interesting|stimulating
origin: late Middle English (in the sense ‘gentle in manner’): from Latin blandus ‘soft, smooth’.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bland
phonetics_text: bland
synonyms:
uninteresting|dull|boring|tedious|monotonous|dry|drab|dreary|wearisome|unexciting|unimaginative|uninspiring|uninspired|weak|insipid|colourless|lustreless|lacklustre|vapid|flat|stale|trite|vacuous|feeble|pallid|wishy-washy|limp|lame|tired|lifeless|torpid|unanimated|zestless|spiritless|sterile|anaemic|barren|tame|bloodless|antiseptic|middle-of-the-road|run-of-the-mill|commonplace|mediocre|nondescript|characterless|mundane|inoffensive|humdrum|prosaic


word: BLANK
russian_word: пустой
antonyms: expressive|mobile
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: blaŋk
phonetics_text: blaŋk
example:
a blank wall|we were met by blank looks|he was met with a blank refusal to discuss the issue|show the miserable blank-blank Englishman how to fight this war

definition:
(of a surface or background) unrelieved by decorative or other features; bare, empty, or plain.|showing a lack of comprehension or reaction.|complete; absolute (used emphatically with negative force).|used euphemistically in place of an adjective regarded as obscene, profane, or abusive.

synonyms:
expressionless|empty|vacant|deadpan|wooden|stony|impassive|inanimate|poker-faced|vacuous|glazed|fixed|lifeless|uninterested|emotionless|unresponsive|inscrutable|baffled|nonplussed|mystified|stumped|at a loss|stuck|puzzled|perplexed|bewildered|bemused|ignorant|lost|muddled|uncomprehending|befuddled|fuddled|addled|(all) at sea|at sixes and sevens|confused|clueless|flummoxed|bamboozled|discombobulated|fazed|beaten

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘white, colourless’): from Old French blanc ‘white’, ultimately of Germanic origin.


word: BLANKET
russian_word: одеяло
example: I slept on the ground covered by my blanket
part_of_speech: noun|adjective|verb
phonetic: ˈblaŋkɪt
phonetics_text: ˈblaŋkɪt
definition:
a large piece of woollen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or elsewhere for warmth.|a rubber surface used for transferring the image in ink from the plate to the paper in offset printing.

synonyms:
cover|covering|rug|afghan|quilt|eiderdown|duvet|bedcover|bedspread|throw-over|bedclothes|throw|spread|kaross|serape|coverlet|counterpane

origin:
Middle English (denoting undyed woollen cloth): via Old Northern French from Old French blanc ‘white’, ultimately of Germanic origin.


word: BLANKLY
russian_word: тупо
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈblaŋkli
phonetics_text: ˈblaŋkli
example:
the suburbs that stretch blankly along the routes out from the city|the class looked back blankly|the hospital has blankly refused to carry out tests

definition:
in a way that is plain and characterized by a lack of decorative or other features.|in a way that shows a lack of interest or engagement.|in an absolute or blunt manner.


word: BLARE
russian_word: рев
example: the ambulance arrived outside, siren blaring
definition: make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound.
antonyms: murmur|waft
synonyms: blast|sound loudly|trumpet|clamour|boom|roar|thunder|bellow|resound|honk|toot|shriek|screech
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: blɛː
phonetics_text: blɛː
origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘roar, bellow’): from Middle Dutch blaren, bleren, or Low German blaren, of imitative origin. Current senses date from the late 18th century.


word: BLARNEY
russian_word: лесть
example: it took all my Irish blarney to keep us out of court
definition: talk which aims to charm, flatter, or persuade (often considered typical of Irish people).
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblɑːni
phonetics_text: ˈblɑːni
synonyms:
blandishments|honeyed words|smooth talk|soft words|flattery|cajolery|coaxing|wheedling|compliments|fulsomeness|simpering|fawning|toadying|ingratiation|currying favour|inveiglement|charm offensive|sweet talk|soft soap|smarm|spiel|ego massage|buttering up|cosying up|cuddling up|flannel|guyver|smoodging|glozing|lip salve|cajolement

origin:
late 18th century: named after Blarney, a castle near Cork in Ireland, where there is a stone said to give the gift of persuasive speech to anyone who kisses it.


word: BLASPHEME
russian_word: богохульствовать
example: he has blasphemed against the Holy Spirit
definition: speak irreverently about God or sacred things.
synonyms: swear|curse|utter oaths|utter profanities|take the Lord's name in vain|cuss|execrate|imprecate
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: blasˈfiːm
phonetics_text: blasˈfiːm
origin:
Middle English: via Old French from ecclesiastical Latin blasphemare ‘reproach, revile, blaspheme’, from Greek blasphēmein, from blasphēmos ‘evil-speaking’. Compare with blame.


word: BLASPHEMOUS
russian_word: богохульный
example: blasphemous and heretical talk
definition: sacrilegious against God or sacred things; profane.
antonyms: reverent
origin: late Middle English: via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek blasphēmos ‘evil-speaking’ + -ous.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈblasfəməs
phonetics_text: ˈblasfəməs
synonyms:
sacrilegious|profane|irreligious|irreverent|impious|ungodly|godless|unholy|disrespectful|execratory|execrative|imprecatory


word: BLASPHEMY
russian_word: богохульство
example: he was detained on charges of blasphemy
definition: the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.
antonyms: reverence
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblasfəmi
phonetics_text: ˈblasfəmi
synonyms:
profanity|profaneness|sacrilege|irreligiousness|irreverence|taking the Lord's name in vain|swearing|curse|cursing|impiety|impiousness|ungodliness|unholiness|desecration|disrespect|imprecation|execration

origin:
Middle English: from Old French, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek blasphēmia ‘slander, blasphemy’.


word: BLAST
russian_word: взрыв
antonyms: commendation
synonyms: shock wave|pressure wave|bang|crash|crack
origin: Old English blǣst, of Germanic origin; related to blaze3.
part_of_speech: noun|verb|exclamation
phonetic: blɑːst
phonetics_text: blɑːst
example:
they were thrown backwards by the blast|the icy blast hit them|a blast of the ship's siren|I braced myself for the inevitable blast|it could turn out to be a real blast

definition:
a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion.|a strong gust of wind or air.|a single loud note of a horn, whistle, or similar.|a severe reprimand.|an enjoyable experience or lively party.


word: BLASTED
russian_word: взорванный
example: make your own blasted coffee!|a blasted heath|I got really blasted
definition: used to express annoyance.|withered or blighted; laid waste.|drunk.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈblɑːstɪd
phonetics_text: ˈblɑːstɪd
synonyms:
damned|damn|blessed|flaming|precious|confounded|pestilential|rotten|wretched|flipping|blinking|blooming|blimming|bloody|bleeding|effing|chuffing|goddam|plurry|bally|ruddy|deuced|cursed|accursed|damnable|fucking|frigging|sodding|fecking


word: BLATANT
russian_word: вопиющий
example: blatant lies
definition: (of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.
antonyms: inconspicuous|subtle
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbleɪt(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈbleɪt(ə)nt
synonyms:
flagrant|glaring|obvious|undisguised|unconcealed|overt|open|transparent|patent|evident|manifest|palpable|unmistakable|shameless|unabashed|unashamed|without shame|impudent|insolent|audacious|unembarrassed|unblushing|brazen|barefaced|brass-necked|brash|bold|unrepentant|arrant

origin:
late 16th century: perhaps an alteration of Scots blatand  ‘bleating’. It was first used by Spenser as an epithet for a thousand-tongued monster produced by Cerberus and Chimaera, a symbol of calumny, which he called the blatant beast . It was subsequently used to mean ‘clamorous, offensive to the ear’, first of people (mid 17th century), later of things (late 18th century); the sense ‘unashamedly conspicuous’ arose in the late 19th century.


word: BLATHER
russian_word: болтовня
example: she began blathering on about spirituality and life after death
definition: talk in a long-winded way without making very much sense.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈblaðə
phonetics_text: ˈblaðə
synonyms:
prattle|babble|chatter|twitter|prate|gabble|jabber|go on|run on|rattle on/away|yap|jibber-jabber|patter|blether|blither|maunder|ramble|drivel|yak|yackety-yak|yabber|yatter|witter|rabbit|chunter|natter|waffle|slabber|mag|twaddle|clack|twattle

origin:
late Middle English (as a verb; originally Scots and northern English dialect): from Old Norse blathra ‘talk nonsense’, from blathr ‘nonsense’.


word: BLAZE
russian_word: пламя
example: twenty firemen fought the blaze|‘Go to blazes!’ he shouted
synonyms: fire|flames|conflagration|inferno|holocaust|firestorm
origin: Old English blæse ‘torch, bright fire’, of Germanic origin; related ultimately to blaze2.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bleɪz
phonetics_text: bleɪz
definition:
a very large or fiercely burning fire.|used in various expressions of anger, bewilderment, or surprise as a euphemism for ‘hell’.


word: BLAZON
russian_word: герб
example: they saw their company name blazoned all over the media
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈbleɪz(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbleɪz(ə)n
definition:
display prominently or vividly.|describe or depict (armorial bearings) in a correct heraldic manner.

synonyms:
display|exhibit|show|put on display|draw attention to|present|spread|emblazon|plaster|flaunt|parade|reveal

origin:
Middle English (denoting a shield, later one bearing a heraldic device): from Old French blason ‘shield’, of unknown origin. The sense of the verb has been influenced by blaze3.


word: BLEACH
russian_word: отбеливатель
example: a new formula to bleach and brighten clothing
origin: Old English blǣcan (verb), blǣce (noun), from blǣc ‘pale’, of Germanic origin; related to bleak1.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bliːtʃ
phonetics_text: bliːtʃ
definition:
cause (a material such as cloth, paper, or hair) to become white or much lighter by a chemical process or by exposure to sunlight.|clean or sterilize (a drain, sink, etc.) with bleach.

synonyms:
make/turn white|whiten|make/turn pale|make/turn pallid|blanch|lighten|fade|wash out|decolour|decolorize|peroxide|etiolate|go/grow/turn/become white|go/turn/grow/become pale|pale|go/grow/turn/become pallid|lose its colour|be washed out|blench


word: BLEACHER
russian_word: отбеливатель
example: there's a pudgy man in the bleachers pacing the aisles
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbliːtʃə
phonetics_text: ˈbliːtʃə
definition:
a person or thing that bleaches.|a cheap bench seat at a sports ground, typically in an outdoor uncovered stand.


word: BLEAK
russian_word: уклейка
example: a bleak and barren moor
definition: (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
antonyms: lush|verdant
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bliːk
phonetics_text: bliːk
synonyms:
bare|exposed|desolate|stark|arid|desert|denuded|lunar|open|empty|windswept|treeless|forestless|without vegetation|defoliated|unsheltered|unprotected|unshielded|unwooded

origin:
Old English blāc  ‘shining, white’, or in later use from synonymous Old Norse bleikr ; ultimately of Germanic origin and related to bleach.


word: BLEARY
russian_word: смутный
example: Boris opened a bleary eye
definition: (of the eyes) looking or feeling dull and unfocused from sleep or tiredness.
antonyms: clear|limpid
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈblɪəri
phonetics_text: ˈblɪəri
synonyms:
blurred|blurry|unfocused|fogged|clouded|cloudy|dim|dull|filmy|muzzy|tired|moist|misty|watery|rheumy|blear


word: BLEED
russian_word: кровоточить
antonyms: transfuse
synonyms: lose blood|haemorrhage
origin: Old English blēdan, of Germanic origin; related to blood.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bliːd
phonetics_text: bliːd
example:
the cut was bleeding steadily|he didn't bleed his patients with leeches|open the isolating valves and bleed air from the pump chamber|I worked loosely with the oils, allowing colours to bleed into one another

definition:
lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness.|draw blood from (someone), especially as a former method of treatment in medicine.|allow (fluid or gas) to escape from a closed system through a valve.|(of a liquid substance such as dye or colour) seep into an adjacent colour or area.


word: BLEMISH
russian_word: пятно
example: the girl's hands were without a blemish
definition: a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
antonyms: enhancement
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblɛmɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈblɛmɪʃ
synonyms:
imperfection|fault|flaw|defect|deformity|discoloration|disfigurement|bruise|scar|pit|pockmark|pock|scratch|dent|chip|notch|nick|line|score|cut|incision|gash|mark|streak|spot|fleck|dot|blot|stain|smear|patch|trace|speck|speckle|blotch|smudge|smut|smirch|fingermark|fingerprint|impression|imprint|marking|blaze|stripe|birthmark|splotch|splodge|stigma

origin:
late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French ble(s)miss-, lengthened stem of ble(s)mir ‘make pale, injure’; probably of Germanic origin.


word: BLENCH
russian_word: белить
definition: make a sudden flinching movement out of fear or pain.|become pale.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: blɛn(t)ʃ
phonetics_text: blɛn(t)ʃ
example:
he blenched and struggled to regain his composure|a shudder shook the boy's frame and his face blenched

synonyms:
flinch|start|shy (away)|recoil|shrink|pull back|back away|draw back|cringe|wince|quiver|shudder|shiver|tremble|quake|shake|quail|cower|waver|falter|hesitate|get cold feet|blanch

origin:
Old English blencan  ‘deceive’, of Germanic origin; later influenced by blink. blench (sense 2) is a variant of blanch, although in practice the two senses are very difficult to disambiguate.


word: BLEND
russian_word: смесь
example: blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water
definition: mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together.
antonyms: clash
origin: Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Old Norse blanda ‘to mix’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: blɛnd
phonetics_text: blɛnd
synonyms:
mix|mingle|combine|put together|stir|whisk|fold in|jumble|merge|fuse|unite|unify|join|amalgamate|incorporate|meld|marry|compound|alloy|coalesce|homogenize|intermingle|intermix|interpenetrate|integrate|emulsify|premix|blunge|admix|commingle|interflow|commix


word: BLENNY
russian_word: собачка
origin: mid 18th century: from Latin blennius, from Greek blennos ‘mucus’ (because of its mucous coating).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblɛni
phonetics_text: ˈblɛni
definition:
a small spiny-finned marine fish with scaleless skin and a blunt head, typically living in shallow inshore or intertidal waters.


word: BLESS
russian_word: благословить
example: he blessed the dying man and anointed him
antonyms: curse|trouble
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: blɛs
phonetics_text: blɛs
definition:
pronounce words in a religious rite in order to confer or invoke divine favour upon; ask God to look favourably on.

synonyms:
ask God's favour for|ask God's protection for|give a benediction for|invoke happiness on|endow|favour|provide|grace|bestow|furnish|entrust|present|grant|vouchsafe|afford|accord|give|donate|confer on|lavish on|endue

origin:
Old English blēdsian, blētsian, based on blōd  ‘blood’ (i.e. originally perhaps ‘mark or consecrate with blood’). The meaning was influenced by its being used to translate Latin benedicere ‘to praise, worship’, and later by association with bliss.


word: BLESSED
russian_word: благословенный
example: the Blessed Sacrament|he'll want to go and see his blessed allotment
definition: made holy; consecrated.|used in mild expressions of annoyance or exasperation.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈblɛsɪd
phonetics_text: ˈblɛsɪd|blɛst
synonyms:
blasted|damn|flaming|precious|confounded|pestilential|rotten|wretched|flipping|blinking|blooming|blimming|damned|bloody|bleeding|effing|chuffing|goddam|plurry|bally|ruddy|deuced|cursed|accursed|damnable|fucking|frigging|pissing|shitty|sodding|chickenshit|pissant|fecking


word: BLIGHT
russian_word: отравлять
example: the vines suffered blight and disease|the vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood
antonyms: blessing
synonyms: disease|canker|infestation|fungus|mildew|mould|rot|decay
origin: mid 16th century (denoting inflammation of the skin): of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blʌɪt
phonetics_text: blʌɪt
definition:
a plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts.|a thing that spoils or damages something.


word: BLIND
russian_word: слепой
antonyms: sighted
origin: Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German blind .
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun|adverb
phonetic: blʌɪnd
phonetics_text: blʌɪnd
example:
a blind man with a stick|a blind acceptance of the status quo|two trucks collided on a blind curve in the road|this declaration is not a blind bit of good to the workers|planting too shallowly is the most common cause of bulbs coming up blind

definition:
unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.|lacking perception, awareness, or judgement.|(of a corner or bend in a road) impossible to see round.|not the slightest (used in emphatic expressions).|(of a plant) without buds, eyes, or terminal flowers.

synonyms:
visually impaired|unsighted|sightless|visionless|unseeing|stone blind|eyeless|partially sighted|half blind|purblind|as blind as a bat


word: BLINDLY
russian_word: слепо
example: she began groping blindly in the dark|don't blindly accept dogma as justification
antonyms: cautiously|critically
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈblʌɪndli
phonetics_text: ˈblʌɪndli
definition:
without being able to see; unseeingly.|without understanding or using one's judgement; unthinkingly.

synonyms:
sightlessly|without sight|without vision|unseeingly|impetuously|impulsively|rashly|hastily|recklessly|heedlessly|uncontrolledly|uncontrollably|uninhibitedly|unrestrainedly|wildly|irrationally|frantically|violently|furiously|uncritically|unthinkingly|mindlessly|injudiciously|indiscriminately|airily|insouciantly|credulously|naively|undiscerningly


word: BLINDSIGHT
russian_word: слепое
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: blʌɪndsʌɪt
phonetics_text: blʌɪndsʌɪt
definition:
the ability to respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, a condition which can occur after certain types of brain damage.


word: BLINK
russian_word: мигать
example: I blinked in astonishment|the car's right-hand indicator was blinking
definition: shut and open the eyes quickly.|(of a light) flash on and off in a regular or intermittent way.
synonyms: shut and open|flutter|flicker|wink|bat|nictitate|nictate
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: blɪŋk
phonetics_text: blɪŋk
origin:
Middle English: from blenk, Scots variant of blench, reinforced by Middle Dutch blinken ‘to shine’. Early senses included ‘deceive’, ‘flinch’ (compare with blench), and also ‘open the eyes after sleep’: hence blink (sense 1 of the verb) (mid 16th century).


word: BLINKS
russian_word: мигает
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: blɪŋks
phonetics_text: blɪŋks
definition:
a small fleshy plant with tiny white flowers, which grows in damp and wet habitats in temperate regions. The leaves are sometimes eaten in salads.

origin:
late 17th century: from blink in the sense ‘momentary gleam of light’ (referring to the small flowers).


word: BLISS
russian_word: блаженство
example: she gave a sigh of bliss
definition: perfect happiness; great joy.
antonyms: misery
origin: Old English blīths, bliss, of Germanic origin; related to blithe.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blɪs
phonetics_text: blɪs
synonyms:
joy|pleasure|delight|happiness|gladness|ecstasy|elation|rapture|euphoria|heaven|paradise|seventh heaven|cloud nine|utopia|Eden|Arcadia|halcyon days|days of wine and roses|the top of the world


word: BLISTER
russian_word: волдырь
example: his heels were covered in blisters|the child is a disgusting little blister
synonyms: bleb|bulla|pustule|vesicle|vesication|blain
origin: Middle English: perhaps from Old French blestre ‘swelling, pimple’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblɪstə
phonetics_text: ˈblɪstə
definition:
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.|an annoying person.


word: BLISTER BEETLE
russian_word: шпанская мушка
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a beetle that, when alarmed, secretes a substance that causes blisters. The larvae are typically parasites of other insects.


word: BLISTERING
russian_word: образование пузырей
example: the blistering heat of the desert
definition: (of heat) intense.
antonyms: icy
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈblɪstərɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈblɪstərɪŋ
synonyms:
intense|extreme|ferocious|fierce|acute|strong|very great|scorching|searing|flaming|blazing (hot)|baking (hot)|burning|fiery|torrid|parching|withering|boiling|boiling hot|sizzling|roasting|sweltering


word: BLITHE
russian_word: веселый
example: a blithe disregard for the rules of the road
definition: showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
antonyms: thoughtful
origin: Old English blīthe, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch blijde, also to bliss.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: blʌɪð
phonetics_text: blʌɪð
synonyms:
heedless|uncaring|careless|casual|indifferent|thoughtless|unconcerned|unworried|untroubled|nonchalant|cool|blasé|devil-may-care|irresponsible


word: BLITZ
russian_word: блицкриг
example: a heavy artillery blitz|Katrina and I had a blitz on the cleaning
origin: 1930s: abbreviation of blitzkrieg.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blɪts
phonetics_text: blɪts
definition:
an intensive or sudden military attack.|a sudden concerted effort to deal with something.|another term for lightning chess.

synonyms:
bombardment|battery|bombing|carpet bombing|onslaught|barrage|sally|attack|assault|raid|offensive|strike|blitzkrieg|razzia


word: BLOATED
russian_word: раздутый
example: he had a bloated, unshaven face
definition: swollen with fluid or gas.
antonyms: shrunken
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbləʊtɪd
phonetics_text: ˈbləʊtɪd
synonyms:
swollen|puffed up/out|blown up|distended|inflated|enlarged|expanded|dilated|tumefied|bulging|ballooning (up/out)|pumped up/out


word: BLOB
russian_word: капля
example: blobs of paint
definition: a drop of a thick liquid or viscous substance.
synonyms: drop|droplet|globule|bead|ball|bubble|pellet|pill|pearl|glob
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blɒb
phonetics_text: blɒb
origin:
late Middle English (denoting a bubble): perhaps symbolic of a drop of liquid; compare with blotch, blubber1, and plop.


word: BLOC
russian_word: блок
example: the Soviet bloc
definition: a group of countries or political parties with common interests who have formed an alliance.
origin: early 20th century: from French, literally ‘block’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: blɒk
phonetics_text: blɒk
synonyms:
alliance|association|coalition|federation|confederation|league|faction|union|partnership|body|group|grouping|ring|syndicate|concordat|entente|axis|party|camp|lobby|wing|cabal|clique|coterie|caucus


word: BLOCK
russian_word: блок
antonyms: assistance|encouragement
synonyms: chunk|hunk|brick|slab|lump|piece|bar|cake|cube|wedge|mass|wad|slice|wodge
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blɒk
phonetics_text: blɒk
example:
a block of marble|a block of flats|a block of shares|substantial demands for time off may constitute a block to career advancement|cover the eyelid with a neutral block of colour|a simple pulley block

definition:
a large solid piece of hard material, especially rock, stone, or wood, typically with flat surfaces on each side.|a large single building subdivided into separate rooms, flats, or offices.|a large quantity or allocation of things regarded as a unit.|an obstacle to the normal progress or functioning of something.|a flat area of something, especially a solid area of colour.|a pulley or system of pulleys mounted in a case.

origin:
Middle English (denoting a log or tree stump): from Old French bloc (noun), bloquer (verb), from Middle Dutch blok, of unknown ultimate origin.


word: BLOCKADE
russian_word: блокада
example: they voted to lift the blockade of major railway junctions
definition: an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
origin: late 17th century: from block + -ade1, probably influenced by ambuscade .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blɒˈkeɪd
phonetics_text: blɒˈkeɪd
synonyms:
siege|beleaguerment|encirclement|investment|besiegement|barricade|barrier|roadblock|obstacle|obstruction|impediment|bulwark|block|hindrance|check|deterrent|hurdle


word: BLOCKER
russian_word: блокатор
example: the nicotinic receptor blocker significantly influenced fluid transport in the inflamed intestines
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblɒkə
phonetics_text: ˈblɒkə
definition:
a substance which prevents or inhibits a given physiological function.|a habitually defensive batsman.


word: BLOCKHEAD
russian_word: болван
definition: a stupid person.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblɒkhɛd
phonetics_text: ˈblɒkhɛd
synonyms:
idiot|fool|halfwit|nincompoop|dunce|dolt|ignoramus|cretin|imbecile|dullard|moron|simpleton|clod|dope|ninny|chump|dimwit|nitwit|goon|dumbo|dum-dum|dummy|dumb-bell|loon|jackass|bonehead|fathead|numbskull|dunderhead|chucklehead|knucklehead|muttonhead|pudding-head|thickhead|wooden-head|airhead|pinhead|lamebrain|pea-brain|birdbrain|zombie|jerk|nerd|dipstick|donkey|noodle|nit|twit|ass|numpty|clot|plonker|berk|prat|pillock|wally|git|wazzock|divvy|nerk|twerp|twonk|charlie|mug|muppet|nyaff|balloon|sumph|gowk|gobdaw|schmuck|bozo|boob|lamer|turkey|schlepper|chowderhead|dumbhead|dumbass|goofball|goof|goofus|galoot|dork|lummox|klutz|putz|schlemiel|sap|gink|cluck|clunk|ding-dong|dingbat|wiener|weeny|dip|simp|spud|coot|palooka|poop|squarehead|yo-yo|dingleberry|wing nut|drongo|dill|alec|galah|nong|bogan|poon|boofhead|mompara|tomfool|noddy|clodpole|loggerhead|spoony|mooncalf|knobhead|asshat


word: BLOCK IN
russian_word: набрасывать вчерне
example: he blocked in Vera's Mini|the sunflowers are blocked in with yellow
definition:
prevent a vehicle from being driven away, typically by parking another vehicle too close.|paint something with solid areas of colour.


word: BLOCK OUT
russian_word: набрасывать вчерне
example: you're blocking out my sun|I would block out an area and sketch in the detail
synonyms: rough (out)|sketch out|trace out|outline|set out|lay out|delineate|draft
definition:
stop something such as light or noise from reaching somewhere.|mark or sketch something out roughly.


word: BLOCK SYSTEM
russian_word: блокировка
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a system of railway signalling which divides the track into sections and allows no train to enter a section that is not completely clear.


word: BLOKE
russian_word: парень
example: he's a nice bloke
definition: a man.
origin: mid 19th century: from Shelta.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bləʊk
phonetics_text: bləʊk
synonyms:
man|boy|male|individual|body|fellow|geezer|lad|fella|character|customer|sort|chap|punter|bod|guy|dude|hombre|cove


word: BLONDE
russian_word: блондинка
example: her long blonde hair
definition: (of hair) fair or pale yellow.
antonyms: dark
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: blɒnd
phonetics_text: blɒnd
synonyms:
fair|light|light-coloured|light-toned|yellow|flaxen|tow-coloured|strawberry blonde|yellowish|golden|silver|silvery|platinum|ash blonde|bleached|sun-bleached|peroxide|bottle-blonde

origin:
late 15th century: from French blond, blonde, from medieval Latin blundus ‘yellow’, perhaps from Germanic.


word: BLOOD
russian_word: кровь
synonyms: gore|lifeblood|vital fluid|ichor
origin: Old English blōd, of Germanic origin; related to German Blut and Dutch bloed .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blʌd
phonetics_text: blʌd
example:
drops of blood|a commando operation full of blood and danger|a ritual that fires up his blood|she must have Irish blood in her|a group of young bloods

definition:
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.|violence involving bloodshed.|fiery or passionate temperament.|family background; descent or lineage.|a fashionable and dashing young man.


word: BLOODROOT
russian_word: лапчатка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblʌdruːt
phonetics_text: ˈblʌdruːt
definition:
a North American plant of the poppy family, which has white flowers and fleshy underground rhizomes which exude red sap when cut.


word: BLOODSHED
russian_word: кровопролитие
definition: the killing or wounding of people, typically on a large scale during a conflict.
antonyms: peace
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblʌdʃɛd
phonetics_text: ˈblʌdʃɛd
synonyms:
slaughter|slaying|killing|carnage|butchery|massacre|murder|bloodletting|bloodbath|gore|pogrom|genocide|violence|fighting|hostilities|conflict|warfare|war|battle|wounding|injury


word: BLOODTHIRSTY
russian_word: кровожадный
example: a bloodthirsty dictator
definition: having or showing a desire to kill and maim.
antonyms: peaceful
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈblʌdθəːsti
phonetics_text: ˈblʌdθəːsti
synonyms:
murderous|homicidal|violent|sadistic|warlike|bellicose|bloody|vicious|ruthless|callous|heartless|merciless|barbarous|barbaric|savage|brutal|cut-throat|fierce|ferocious|inhuman|sanguinary


word: BLOODWORM
russian_word: мотыль
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblʌdwəːm
phonetics_text: ˈblʌdwəːm
definition:
the bright red aquatic larva of a non-biting midge, the blood of which contains haemoglobin that allows it to live in poorly oxygenated water.|another term for tubifex.


word: BLOODY
russian_word: кровавый
example: his bloody hands|a bloody coup
definition: covered, smeared, or running with blood.|involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty.
origin: Old English blōdig (see blood, -y1).
part_of_speech: adjective|verb
phonetic: ˈblʌdi
phonetics_text: ˈblʌdi
synonyms:
bleeding|shedding blood|emitting blood|raw|gaping|bloodstained|blood-soaked|blood-spattered|gory|sanguinary


word: BLOOM
russian_word: цветение
example: an exotic bloom|the bloom on a plum|the remastering has lost some of the bloom of the strings
synonyms: flower|blossom|floweret|flowering|blossoming|florescence|efflorescence
origin: Middle English: from Old Norse blóm ‘flower, blossom’, blómi ‘prosperity’, blómar ‘flowers’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bluːm
phonetics_text: bluːm
definition:
a flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty.|a delicate powdery surface deposit on certain fresh fruits, leaves, or stems.|a full, bright sound in a recording.


word: BLOSSOM
russian_word: цвести
example: tiny white blossoms
definition: a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush.
synonyms: flower|bloom|floweret|blossoming|inflorescence|florescence|efflorescence
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblɒs(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈblɒs(ə)m
origin:
Old English blōstm, blōstma (noun), blōstmian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bloesem, also to bloom1.


word: BLOT
russian_word: пятно
example: a blot of ink
synonyms: spot|dot|mark|speck|fleck|blotch|smudge|patch|dab|smut|splash|smear|streak|splotch|splodge
origin: late Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Old Norse blettr .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blɒt
phonetics_text: blɒt
definition:
a dark mark or stain made by ink, paint, dirt, etc.|a procedure in which proteins or nucleic acids separated on a gel are transferred directly to an immobilizing medium for identification.


word: BLOTCH
russian_word: пятно
example: red blotches on her face
definition: a large irregular patch or unsightly mark on the skin or another surface.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blɒtʃ
phonetics_text: blɒtʃ
synonyms:
patch|smudge|pop|dot|spot|speck|speckle|blot|stain|smear|streak|dab|daub|splash|splotch|splodge|rash|blemish|freckle|birthmark|strawberry mark|port wine stain|eruption|mark|discoloration|naevus|haemangioma

origin:
early 17th century (as a verb): partly an alteration of obsolete plotch in the same sense (of unknown origin), influenced by blot; partly a blend of blot and botch.


word: BLOTCHY
russian_word: покрытый пятнами
example: discoloration or blotchy skin on the legs
definition: covered with blotches; patchy.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈblɒtʃi
phonetics_text: ˈblɒtʃi
synonyms:
spotty|spotted|blemished|blotched|patchy|uneven|smudged|freckled|marked|smeary|streaked|stippled|macular|covered with blotches|reddened|red|inflamed|dappled|mottled|flecked|variegated|particoloured|splotchy|splodgy


word: BLOW
russian_word: удар
antonyms: save|spend wisely
synonyms: gust|puff|flurry|blast|roar|bluster|rush|storm|move|be in motion
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bləʊ
phonetics_text: bləʊ
example:
a cold breeze was blowing in off the sea|Will took a deep breath, and blew|the blast had blown the windows out of the van|they blew £100,000 in just eighteen months|he'd been given a second chance and he'd blown it|‘Well, blow me ’, he said, ‘I never knew that.’|‘This blows,’ she sighs, ‘I want it to be next week already’

definition:
(of wind) move creating an air current.|expel air through pursed lips.|(of an explosion or explosive device) displace violently or send flying.|spend recklessly.|waste (an opportunity).|used in various expressions to express surprise or as a mild oath.|perform fellatio on (a man).|be extremely bad or unwelcome.|(of flies) lay eggs in or on (something).

origin:
Old English blāwan, of Germanic origin; related to German blähen ‘blow up, swell’, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin flare ‘blow’.


word: BLOWBACK
russian_word: со свободным затвором
example: this is the blowback from all those aggressive public health campaigns
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbləʊbak
phonetics_text: ˈbləʊbak
definition:
a process in which gases expand or travel in a direction opposite to the usual one, especially through escape of pressure or delayed combustion.|the unintended adverse results of a political action or situation.


word: BLOWDOWN
russian_word: продувка
example: he tramped miles through blowdowns after the hurricane|designs had to withstand blowdown conditions
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbləʊdaʊn
phonetics_text: ˈbləʊdaʊn
definition:
trees that have been blown down by the wind.|the removal of solids or liquids from a container or pipe using pressure.


word: BLOWHOLE
russian_word: дыхало
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbləʊhəʊl
phonetics_text: ˈbləʊhəʊl
definition:
the nostril of a whale or dolphin on the top of its head.|a hole in ice through which a sea mammal breathes or a person fishes.


word: BLOW OFF
russian_word: продувать
example:
I just made this date before I met you—I didn't want to blow her off|I took the car in and told them about the problem and they just blew me off

definition:
fail to keep an appointment with someone.|ignore or dismiss someone or something.|break wind noisily.


word: BLOW OFF STEAM
russian_word: выпускать пар
example: I just needed to walk to blow off steam
definition: get rid of pent-up energy or strong emotion.
antonyms: bottle things up
synonyms:
give vent to one's feelings|speak one's mind|sound off|lose one's inhibitions|let oneself go|use up energy|release surplus energy


word: BLOWOUT
russian_word: выброс
synonyms: puncture|flat tyre|burst tyre|flat
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbləʊaʊt
phonetics_text: ˈbləʊaʊt
example:
it is difficult to imagine the slim person going for a real blowout|the purpose of the blowout is to motivate new customers to visit|the game had been a blowout|you can't do a blowout with super wet hair

definition:
an occasion when a tyre on a vehicle bursts or an electric fuse melts.|a large or lavish meal or social gathering.|an event at which goods are sold at heavily discounted prices.|an easy victory in a sporting contest or election.|an act or instance of blow-drying hair.|a hollow eroded by the wind.


word: BLOW OUT
russian_word: лопнуть
antonyms: light
example:
the candles blew out|he blew out his cheeks and sat down heavily on the couch|the car went into a skid when the front nearside tyre blew out|the storm eventually blew itself out and by Sunday morning it was sunny|they were blown out by Florida 58–3 at home|he blew out his knee playing basketball

definition:
be extinguished by an air current.|puff out one's cheeks.|(of a tyre) puncture while the vehicle is in motion.|(of a storm) finally lose its force.|defeat someone convincingly.|badly injure a part of the body, typically a joint.|(of an oil or gas well) emit gas suddenly and forcefully.

synonyms:
be extinguished|go out|be put out|be doused|be quenched|stop burning|fade|die out|extinguish|put out|snuff|douse|quench|smother|stifle|dampen down|choke


word: BLOW OVER
russian_word: миновать
example: if he would simply cool off, the whole matter would soon blow over
definition: (of trouble) fade away without serious consequences.
antonyms: flare up|get worse
synonyms:
abate|subside|settle down|drop off/away|lessen|ease (off)|let up|diminish|fade|dwindle|slacken|recede|cool off|tail off|peter out|pass away|pass|die down/away/out|be forgotten|fizzle out|sink into oblivion|come to an end|disappear|vanish|cease|terminate|remit


word: BLOWSY
russian_word: растрепанный
example: the cheap perfume worn by the blowsy woman
definition: coarse, untidy, and red-faced (typically used of a woman).
antonyms: tidy|respectable
origin: early 17th century: from obsolete blowze ‘beggar's female companion’, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈblaʊzi
phonetics_text: ˈblaʊzi
synonyms:
untidy|sloppy|scruffy|messy|dishevelled|slovenly|slatternly|tousled|unkempt|frowzy|slipshod|bedraggled|down at heel|coarse-looking|red-faced|ruddy|florid|ruddy-complexioned|flushed|raddled|rubicund|rubescent


word: BLOW UP
russian_word: надуваться
antonyms: keep one's temper
synonyms: explode|detonate|go off|be set off|ignite|erupt|burst apart|shatter|go bang|go boom
example:
the car blew up as soon as it hit the wall|Mum had blown up at Dad with more than her usual vehemence|my stomach had started to blow up|I blew the picture up on a colour photocopier|outside the sky was overcast and a wind had blown up|she got blown up by her boss for being late

definition:
explode.|lose one's temper.|inflate.|enlarge a photograph or text.|(of a wind or storm) begin to develop.|reprimand someone severely.


word: BLOW-UP
russian_word: вспышка гнева
definition: an enlargement of a photograph.|an outburst of anger.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
example:
the walls are covered with grainy blow-ups|the occasional blow-ups he has at Lennie are understandable


word: BLOWY
russian_word: ветреный
example: a blowy day
definition: windy or windswept.
antonyms: still
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbləʊi
phonetics_text: ˈbləʊi
synonyms:
windy|windswept|blustery|gusty|breezy|draughty|fresh|wild|stormy|squally|tempestuous|turbulent|boisterous


word: BLUBBER
russian_word: плач
definition: the fat of sea mammals, especially whales and seals.
synonyms: fat|fatty tissue
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈblʌbə
phonetics_text: ˈblʌbə
origin:
late Middle English (denoting the foaming of the sea, also a bubble on water): perhaps symbolic; compare with blob1 and blotch.


word: BLUDGER
russian_word: бладжер
example: just look at that bludger, can't get his thieving hands on the cash fast enough
definition: a scrounger.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈblʌdʒə
phonetics_text: ˈblʌdʒə
origin:
mid 19th century (originally British slang denoting a pimp, specifically one who robbed his prostitute's clients): abbreviation of bludgeoner, from bludgeon.


word: BLUE
russian_word: синий
example: the clear blue sky|he's feeling blue|a blue movie|the successful blue candidate
antonyms: happy|cheerful
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: bluː
phonetics_text: bluː
definition:
of a colour intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day.|(of a person or mood) melancholy, sad, or depressed.|(of a film, joke, or story) having sexual or pornographic content.|politically conservative.

synonyms:
sky blue|azure|cobalt (blue)|sapphire|cerulean|navy (blue)|saxe (blue)|Oxford blue|Cambridge blue|ultramarine|lapis lazuli|indigo|aquamarine|turquoise|teal (blue)|cyan|of the colour of the sky|of the colour of the sea

origin:
Middle English: from Old French bleu, ultimately of Germanic origin and related to Old English blǣwen ‘blue’ and Old Norse blár ‘dark blue’ (see also blaeberry).


word: BLUEBELL
russian_word: колокольчик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbluːbɛl
phonetics_text: ˈbluːbɛl
definition:
a European woodland plant of the lily family that produces clusters of blue bell-shaped flowers in spring.|any of a number of other plants with blue bell-shaped flowers.


word: BLUEBERRY
russian_word: черника
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbluːb(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈbluːb(ə)ri
definition:
a small sweet blue-black edible berry which grows in clusters on North American shrubs related to the bilberry.|one of the dwarf shrubs that produces blueberries, some kinds being cultivated for their fruit or as ornamentals.


word: BLUEBOTTLE
russian_word: полицейский
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbluːbɒt(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbluːbɒt(ə)l
definition:
a common blowfly with a metallic-blue body, the female of which often comes into houses searching for a suitable food source on which to lay her eggs.|the Portuguese man-of-war.|the wild cornflower.|a police officer.


word: BLUEFIN
russian_word: голубого
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
the commonest large tuna, which occurs worldwide in warm seas. It is probably the largest bony fish, and is very important as a food and game fish.


word: BLUEFISH
russian_word: голубая рыба
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbluːfɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈbluːfɪʃ
definition:
a predatory blue-coloured marine fish, which inhabits tropical and temperate waters and is popular as a game fish.


word: BLUEGILL
russian_word: синежаберного
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbluːɡɪl
phonetics_text: ˈbluːɡɪl
definition:
an edible North American freshwater fish of the sunfish family, with a deep body and bluish cheeks and gill covers.


word: BLUEGRASS
russian_word: мятлик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbluːɡrɑːs
phonetics_text: ˈbluːɡrɑːs
definition:
a bluish-green grass which was introduced into North America from northern Europe, widely grown (especially in Kentucky and Virginia) for fodder.|a kind of country music characterized by virtuoso playing of banjos and guitars and high-pitched, close-harmony vocals.


word: BLUEPRINT
russian_word: план
example: they are redrawing office blueprints to include large shared spaces
definition: a design plan or other technical drawing.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbluːprɪnt
phonetics_text: ˈbluːprɪnt
synonyms:
plan|design|draft|diagram|drawing|scale drawing|outline|sketch|pattern|map|layout|representation|technical drawing

origin:
late 19th century: from the original process in which prints were composed of white lines on a blue ground or of blue lines on a white ground.


word: BLUES
russian_word: блюз
example: blues has always had a strong following in Australia|she's got the blues
antonyms: happiness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bluːz
phonetics_text: bluːz
definition:
melancholic music of black American folk origin, typically in a twelve-bar sequence. It developed in the rural southern US towards the end of the 19th century, finding a wider audience in the 1940s, as black people migrated to the cities. This urban blues gave rise to rhythm and blues and rock and roll.|feelings of melancholy, sadness, or depression.

synonyms:
depression|sadness|unhappiness|melancholy|misery|sorrow|gloominess|gloom|dejection|downheartedness|despondency|dispiritedness|low spirits|heavy-heartedness|glumness|moroseness|dismalness|despair|the doldrums|the dumps

origin:
mid 18th century (in blues (sense 2)): elliptically from blue devils ‘depression or delirium tremens’.


word: BLUETHROAT
russian_word: варакушка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbluːθrəʊt
phonetics_text: ˈbluːθrəʊt
definition:
a songbird resembling the robin, found in northern Eurasia and Alaska. The male has a blue throat with a red or white spot in the centre.


word: BLUE TIT
russian_word: лазоревка
part_of_speech: noun
definition:
a small tit (songbird) with a blue cap, greenish-blue back, and yellow underparts, widespread in Eurasia and north-western Africa.


word: BLUETONGUE
russian_word: катаральной
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbluːˈtʌŋ
phonetics_text: ˌbluːˈtʌŋ
definition:
an insect-borne viral disease of sheep (transmissible with less serious effects to cattle and goats), characterized by fever, lameness, and a blue, swollen mouth and tongue.


word: BLUFF
russian_word: блеф
example: the offer was denounced as a bluff
definition: an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: blʌf
phonetics_text: blʌf
synonyms:
deception|subterfuge|pretence|sham|fake|show|deceit|false show|idle boast|feint|delusion|hoax|fraud|masquerade|charade|trick|stratagem|ruse|manoeuvre|scheme|artifice|machination|humbug|bluster|bombast|bragging|codology|put-on|put-up job|kidology

origin:
late 17th century (originally in the sense ‘blindfold, hoodwink’): from Dutch bluffen ‘brag’, or bluf ‘bragging’. The current sense (originally US, mid 19th century) originally referred to bluffing in the game of poker.


word: BLUING
russian_word: синька
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbluːɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbluːɪŋ
definition:
blue powder used to preserve the whiteness of laundry.|a greyish-blue finish on metal produced by heating.


word: BLUNDER
russian_word: ошибка
example: she stopped, finally aware of the terrible blunder she had made
definition: a stupid or careless mistake.
origin: Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin and related to blind.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈblʌndə
phonetics_text: ˈblʌndə
synonyms:
mistake|error|gaffe|fault|slip|oversight|inaccuracy|botch|debacle|fiasco|faux pas|slip-up|boo-boo|howler|foul-up|fail|boob|clanger|blooper|bloomer|fuck-up


word: BLUNT
russian_word: тупой
example: a blunt knife|a blunt statement of fact
antonyms: sharp
synonyms: not sharp|unsharpened|dull|dulled|worn (down)|edgeless
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun
phonetic: blʌnt
phonetics_text: blʌnt
definition:
(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.|(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright.

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘dull, insensitive’): perhaps of Scandinavian origin and related to Old Norse blunda ‘shut the eyes’.


word: BLUR
russian_word: пятно
example: tears blurred her vision
definition: make or become unclear or less distinct.
antonyms: sharpen|focus|clear|distinct
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adjective
phonetic: bləː
phonetics_text: bləː
synonyms:
make indistinct|make vague|unfocus|soften|obscure|dim|fade|make hazy|fog|cloud (over)|bedim|befog|becloud|blear|make unclear|make less distinct|muddy|muddle|mix up|confuse|obfuscate|cloud|garble|lessen|weaken|muddy the waters|become dim|become less sharp|dull|numb|deaden|decrease|diminish|reduce|mute|tone down|indistinct|blurry|fuzzy|hazy|misty|foggy|shadowy|smoky|faint|unclear|vague|indefinite|unfocused|lacking definition|ill-defined|out of focus|nebulous|woolly|muzzy|bleary

origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘smear that partially obscures something’): perhaps related to blear.


word: BLUSH
russian_word: румянец
definition: show shyness, embarrassment, or shame by becoming red in the face.|be or become pink or pale red.
origin: Old English blyscan ; related to modern Dutch blozen .
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: blʌʃ
phonetics_text: blʌʃ
example:
she blushed at the unexpected compliment|the trees flower heavily in summer and blush brilliantly in autumn

synonyms:
redden|turn/go pink|turn/go red|turn/go crimson|turn/go scarlet|flush|colour|crimson|tint|burn up|feel shy|feel embarrassment|feel shame|feel embarrassed|feel ashamed|feel sheepish|feel mortified|mantle


word: BLUSTER
russian_word: хвастовство
origin: late Middle English: ultimately imitative.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈblʌstə
phonetics_text: ˈblʌstə
example:
you threaten and bluster, but won't carry it through|a winter gale blustered against the sides of the house

definition:
talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect.|(of a storm, wind, or rain) blow or beat fiercely and noisily.

synonyms:
rant|thunder|boast|brag|swagger|throw one's weight about|throw one's weight around|be overbearing|lord it|vaunt|bray|crow


word: BOARD
russian_word: доска
synonyms: plank|beam|panel|slat|batten|timber|length of timber|piece of wood|lath
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɔːd
phonetics_text: bɔːd
example:
loose boards creaked as I walked on them|he sits on the board of directors|board and lodging|we were tacking up to the anchor, shortening cable at each board

definition:
a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes.|a thin, flat piece of wood or other stiff material used for various purposes.|a group of people constituted as the decision-making body of an organization.|the provision of regular meals when one stays somewhere, in return for payment or services.|a distance covered by a vessel in a single tack.

origin:
Old English bord, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boord and German Bort ; reinforced in Middle English by Old French bort ‘edge, ship's side’ and Old Norse borth ‘board, table’.


word: BOAST
russian_word: хвастовство
example: she boasted about her many conquests|the hotel boasts high standards of comfort
antonyms: deprecate|belittle
origin: Middle English (as a noun): of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bəʊst
phonetics_text: bəʊst
definition:
talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.|(of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride).

synonyms:
brag|crow|swagger|swank|gloat|show off|blow one's own trumpet|sing one's own praises|congratulate oneself|pat oneself on the back|exaggerate|overstate|preen oneself|give oneself airs|talk big|blow hard|lay it on thick|shoot one's mouth off|skite|big-note oneself


word: BOASTFUL
russian_word: хвастливый
example: he always seemed to be rather boastful and above himself
definition: showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
antonyms: modest|unassuming
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbəʊstfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊstfʊl|ˈbəʊstf(ə)l
synonyms:
bragging|crowing|swaggering|braggart|overweening|overbearing|bumptious|puffed up|vaunting|blowhard|ostentatious|full of oneself|cocky|conceited|proud|arrogant|vain|egotistical|swanking|swanky|big-mouthed|big-headed|swollen-headed|vainglorious


word: BOAT
russian_word: лодка
example: a fishing boat|a gravy boat
synonyms: vessel|craft|watercraft|ship|keel|barque
origin: Old English bāt, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bəʊt
phonetics_text: bəʊt
definition:
a small vessel for travelling over water, propelled by oars, sails, or an engine.|a serving dish in the shape of a boat.


word: BOATBILL
russian_word: рогоклюв
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəʊtbɪl
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊtbɪl
definition:
a small Central and South American heron with a broad flattened bill and a prominent black crest.|a flycatcher that has a very broad flattened bill with a hooked tip, found mainly in New Guinea.


word: BOB
russian_word: боб
example: I could see his head bobbing about
definition: make a quick, short movement up and down.
origin: late Middle English: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɒb
phonetics_text: bɒb
synonyms:
bounce|move up and down|float|spring|toss|skip|hop|dance|jump|jounce|quiver|wobble|jiggle|joggle|jolt|jerk|shake|oscillate|nod|incline|bow|dip|duck|wag|waggle


word: BOBBITT
russian_word: Боббитт
example: I still think he should be bobbitted for what he did to Elizabeth
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbɒbɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɒbɪt
definition:
cut off the penis of (a man, especially one's husband or lover), typically as an act of revenge for perceived sexual grievances.

origin:
1990s: from the name of Lorena Leonor Bobbitt, who cut off her husband John Wayne Bobbitt's penis in revenge for alleged acts of rape and abuse in a highly publicized incident in 1993.


word: BOBOLINK
russian_word: рисовый трупиал
origin: late 18th century (originally Bob o'Lincoln, Bob Lincoln ): imitative of its call.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒbəlɪŋk
phonetics_text: ˈbɒbəlɪŋk
definition:
a North American songbird of the American blackbird family, with a bill resembling that of a finch. The male has black, buff, and white plumage.


word: BOBSLEIGH
russian_word: бобслей
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒbsleɪ
phonetics_text: ˈbɒbsleɪ
definition:
a mechanically steered and braked sledge, typically for two or four people, used for racing down an ice-covered run.

origin:
mid 19th century (originally US, denoting a sleigh made of two short sleighs coupled together and used for hauling logs): from bob2 in the sense ‘short’ + sleigh.


word: BOBTAIL
russian_word: обрезанный хвост
definition: a docked tail of a horse or dog.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒbteɪl
phonetics_text: ˈbɒbteɪl
origin:
mid 16th century: probably from bob2 + tail1. It was originally recorded as a humorous term for a kind of broad-headed arrow, probably because it looked as though it had been cut short.


word: BOCAGE
russian_word: Бокаж
origin: late 16th century: from French, from Old French boscage (see boscage).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈkɑːʒ
phonetics_text: bəˈkɑːʒ
definition:
(in France) pastureland divided into small hedged fields interspersed with groves of trees.|the modelling of leaves, flowers, and plants in clay, especially for porcelain figurines.


word: BOCCIA
russian_word: бочча
example: youngsters from special schools in the area will also take part in boccia
origin: Italian, literally ‘ball’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒtʃə
phonetics_text: ˈbɒtʃə
definition:
a game similar to bocce, played by competitors who have a physical disability that requires the use of a wheelchair.


word: BOCHE
russian_word: бош
definition: a German, especially a soldier.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: bɒʃ
phonetics_text: bɒʃ
origin:
French soldiers' slang, originally in the sense ‘rascal’, later used in the First World War meaning ‘German’.


word: BOCK
russian_word: крепкое темное пиво
definition: a strong, dark German beer.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɒk
phonetics_text: bɒk
origin:
mid 19th century: via French from an abbreviation of German Eimbockbier ‘beer from Einbeck’, a town in Lower Saxony, Germany.


word: BODE
russian_word: сулить
example: their argument did not bode well for the future
definition: be a portent of a particular outcome.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bəʊd
phonetics_text: bəʊd
synonyms:
augur|presage|portend|foretell|prophesy|predict|forebode|foreshadow|herald|be an omen of|warn of|indicate|signify|be a sign of|purport|point to|threaten|promise|spell|mean|betoken|foretoken|adumbrate

origin:
Old English bodian  ‘proclaim, foretell’, from boda  ‘messenger’, of Germanic origin; related to German Bote, also to bid1.


word: BODHISATTVA
russian_word: бодхисаттвы
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbɒdɪˈsɑːtvə
phonetics_text: ˌbɒdɪˈsɑːtvə
definition:
(in Mahayana Buddhism) a person who is able to reach nirvana but delays doing so through compassion for suffering beings.

origin:
Sanskrit, ‘a person whose essence is perfect knowledge’, from bodhi ‘perfect knowledge’ (from budh- ‘know perfectly’) + sattva ‘being, essence’.


word: BODY
russian_word: тело
origin: Old English bodig, of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɒdi
phonetics_text: ˈbɒdi
example:
it's important to keep your body in good condition|the factory had produced more car bodies than needed|the main body of the house was built in 1625|a rich body of Canadian folklore|the path taken by the falling body|best of all, this wine has body and finish

definition:
the physical structure, including the bones, flesh, and organs, of a person or an animal.|the main section of a motor vehicle or aircraft.|the main or central part of something, especially a building or text.|a large amount or collection of something.|a material object.|a full or substantial quality of flavour in wine.|a woman's close-fitting stretch garment for the upper body, fastening at the crotch.|(in pottery) a clay used for making the main part of ceramic ware, as distinct from a glaze.

synonyms:
anatomy|figure|frame|form|shape|build|physique|framework|skeleton|bones|flesh and bones|bod|corse|soma


word: BODYBUILDER
russian_word: культурист
example: he trained as a car bodybuilder
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒdɪbɪldə
phonetics_text: ˈbɒdɪbɪldə
definition:
a person who strengthens and enlarges the muscles of their body through strenuous exercise.|a person or company that builds the bodies of vehicles.


word: BODYWORK
russian_word: кузовостроение
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒdɪwəːk
phonetics_text: ˈbɒdɪwəːk
definition:
the metal outer shell of a vehicle.|therapies and techniques in complementary medicine which involve touching or manipulating the body.


word: BOER
russian_word: бур
origin: from Dutch boer ‘farmer’.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: bɔː
phonetics_text: bɔː|ˈbəʊə|bʊə
definition:
a member of the Dutch and Huguenot population which settled in southern Africa in the late 17th century. The Boers' present-day descendants are the Afrikaners.|an Afrikaner farmer.|(under apartheid) a member of the police, prison service, or security forces.


word: BOFFIN
russian_word: ученый
example: the boffins at the Telecommunications Research Establishment
definition: a person engaged in scientific or technical research.
origin: Second World War: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒfɪn
phonetics_text: ˈbɒfɪn
synonyms:
expert|specialist|authority|genius|mastermind|scientist|technician|researcher|inventor|egghead|brains|Einstein|whizz|wizard|alpha geek|brainbox|clever clogs|maven|rocket scientist|brainiac


word: BOG
russian_word: болото
example: a peat bog
definition: an area of wet muddy ground that is too soft to support a heavy body.|the toilet.
origin: Middle English: from Irish or Scottish Gaelic bogach, from bog ‘soft’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɒɡ
phonetics_text: bɒɡ
synonyms:
marsh|marshland|swamp|swampland|sump|mire|quagmire|quag|morass|slough|fen|fenland|wetland|carr|salt marsh|saltings|salina|bayou|moor|moss


word: BOGEY
russian_word: жупел
example: he walked off the green with a bogey four
definition: a score of one stroke over par at a hole.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbəʊɡi
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊɡi
origin:
late 19th century: perhaps from Bogey, denoting the Devil (see bogey2), regarded as an imaginary player.


word: BOGGLE
russian_word: лукавить
example: the mind boggles at the spectacle
definition: (of a person or their mind) be astonished or baffled when trying to imagine something.
origin: late 16th century: probably of dialect origin and related to bogle and bogey2.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbɒɡ(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbɒɡ(ə)l
synonyms:
marvel|wonder|be astonished|be astounded|be amazed|be filled with amazement|be overwhelmed|be shocked|be staggered|be bowled over|be startled|gape|goggle|gawk|be flabbergasted


word: BOGGY
russian_word: болотистый
example: the shrub grows naturally in boggy ground
definition: too wet and muddy to be easily walked on; marshy.
antonyms: dry|hard
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɒɡi
phonetics_text: ˈbɒɡi
synonyms:
marshy|swampy|miry|fenny|mucky|muddy|waterlogged|wet|soggy|sodden|squelchy|oozy|slimy|clogged|spongy|heavy|sloughy|soft|yielding|claggy|mossy|clarty|paludal|uliginose|quaggy


word: BOGUS
russian_word: фиктивный
example: a bogus insurance claim
definition: not genuine or true (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted).
antonyms: genuine|authentic
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbəʊɡəs
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊɡəs
synonyms:
fake|faked|spurious|false|fraudulent|sham|deceptive|misleading|pretended|counterfeit|forged|feigned|simulated|artificial|imitation|mock|make-believe|fictitious|dummy|quasi-|pseudo|ersatz|phoney|fakey|pretend|dud|put-on|cod

origin:
late 18th century (originally US, denoting a machine for making counterfeit money): of unknown origin.


word: BOHEA
russian_word: низший сорт черного китайского чая
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəʊˈhiː
phonetics_text: bəʊˈhiː
definition:
a black China tea that comes from the last crop of the season and is usually regarded as of low quality.

origin:
early 18th century: named after the Bu-yi (Wuyi) hills in China, from where black tea first came to Britain.


word: BOHEMIAN
russian_word: богемский
example: Warhol and the artists and bohemians he worked with in the 1960s
definition: a socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts.
antonyms: conformist|conservative
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: bəʊˈhiːmɪən
phonetics_text: bəʊˈhiːmɪən
synonyms:
nonconformist|unconventional person|beatnik|hippy|avant-gardist|free spirit|dropout|artistic person|freak

origin:
mid 19th century: from French bohémien ‘Romani, Gypsy’ (because the Romani were thought to come from Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), or because they perhaps entered the West through Bohemia).


word: BOHRIUM
russian_word: борий
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔːrɪəm
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːrɪəm
definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 107, a very unstable element made by high-energy atomic collisions.


word: BOIL
russian_word: кипятить
antonyms: freeze
synonyms: simmer|bubble|seethe|heat|cook|stew
origin: Middle English: from Old French boillir, from Latin bullire ‘to bubble’, from bulla ‘bubble’.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɔɪl
phonetics_text: bɔɪl
example:
we asked people to boil their drinking water|boil the potatoes until well done|she stood gazing out of the lighthouse window as the sea boiled beneath her

definition:
(with reference to a liquid) reach or cause to reach the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapour.|(with reference to food) cook or be cooked by immersing in boiling water or stock.|(of the sea or clouds) be turbulent and stormy.


word: BOILERMAKER
russian_word: котельщик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔɪləmeɪkə
phonetics_text: ˈbɔɪləmeɪkə
definition:
a worker who makes metal boilers for generating steam.|a shot of whisky followed immediately by a glass of beer as a chaser.


word: BOIL OVER
russian_word: возмущаться
example: the milk's boiled over|one woman's anger boiled over
definition:
(of a liquid) flow over the sides of the container while boiling.|(of a situation or strong emotion) reach a state of such intensity that it can no longer be controlled or contained.


word: BOISTEROUS
russian_word: неистовый
example: a group of boisterous lads
definition: noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
antonyms: quiet|restrained
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɔɪst(ə)rəs
phonetics_text: ˈbɔɪst(ə)rəs
synonyms:
lively|active|animated|exuberant|spirited|bouncy|frisky|excited|overexcited|in high spirits|high-spirited|ebullient|vibrant|rowdy|unruly|wild|uproarious|unrestrained|undisciplined|uninhibited|uncontrolled|abandoned|rough|romping|rollicking|disorderly|knockabout|riotous|rip-roaring|rumbustious|roistering|tumultuous|noisy|loud|clamorous|clangorous

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘rough, stiff’): variant of earlier boistuous ‘rustic, coarse, boisterous’, of unknown origin.


word: BOLAS
russian_word: бола
origin: early 19th century: from Spanish and Portuguese, plural of bola ‘ball’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəʊləs
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊləs
definition:
(especially in South America) a weapon consisting of a number of balls connected by strong cord, which when thrown entangles the limbs of the quarry.


word: BOLD
russian_word: смелый
example: a bold attempt to solve the crisis|a coat with bold polka dots
antonyms: timid|unadventurous
origin: Old English bald, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boud and to German bald ‘soon’.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: bəʊld
phonetics_text: bəʊld
definition:
(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.|(of a colour, design, or shape) having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance.

synonyms:
daring|intrepid|courageous|brave|valiant|fearless|unafraid|undaunted|dauntless|valorous|audacious|adventurous|dashing|heroic|gallant|swashbuckling|adventuresome|daredevil|venturesome|plucky|unflinching|spirited|confident|positive|decisive|assured|enterprising|rash|reckless|brash|foolhardy|gutsy|spunky|ballsy|game|feisty|temerarious


word: BOLETUS
russian_word: гриб
origin: from Latin, from Greek bōlitēs, perhaps from bōlos ‘lump’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈliːtəs
phonetics_text: bəˈliːtəs
definition:
a toadstool with pores rather than gills on the underside of the cap, typically having a thick stem.


word: BOLL
russian_word: семенная коробочка
definition: the rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəʊl
phonetics_text: bəʊl
origin:
Middle English (originally denoting a bubble): from Middle Dutch bolle ‘rounded object’; related to bowl1.


word: BOLLOCKS
russian_word: ерунда
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒləks
phonetics_text: ˈbɒləks
definition:
the testicles.|nonsense; rubbish (used to express contempt or disagreement, or as an exclamation of annoyance).

origin:
mid 18th century: plural of bollock, variant of earlier ballock, of Germanic origin; related to ball1.


word: BOLSHIE
russian_word: Большие
example: I was a bolshie teenager, full of argument
definition: (of a person or attitude) deliberately combative or uncooperative.
antonyms: helpful|cooperative
origin: early 20th century: abbreviation of Bolshevik.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbɒlʃi
phonetics_text: ˈbɒlʃi
synonyms:
uncooperative|awkward|contrary|truculent|perverse|difficult|unreasonable|obstructive|disobliging|stubborn|obstinate|unhelpful|recalcitrant|mutinous|refractory|annoying|tiresome|exasperating|trying|thrawn|bloody-minded|stroppy|cussed|pesky|balky|contumacious|froward


word: BOLSTER
russian_word: поддерживать
synonyms: pillow|cushion|pad|support|rest
origin: Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bolster and German Polster .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbəʊlstə
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊlstə
definition:
a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.|a part on a vehicle or tool providing structural support or reducing friction.


word: BOLT
russian_word: болт
synonyms: bar|lock|catch|latch|fastener|hasp|pin
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bəʊlt
phonetics_text: bəʊlt
definition:
a bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window.|a short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow.|a jagged white flash of lightning.

origin:
Old English, ‘arrow’, of unknown origin; related to Dutch bout and German Bolzen ‘arrow, bolt for a door’.


word: BOMB
russian_word: бомба
synonyms: explosive|incendiary device|incendiary|device|missile|projectile|trajectile|blockbuster|bombshell
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɒm
phonetics_text: bɒm
example:
a bomb attack|that silk must have cost a bomb|that bomb of an old movie|the site would really be da bomb if its content were updated more frequently|a two-run bomb

definition:
a container filled with explosive or incendiary material, designed to explode on impact or when detonated by a timing, proximity, or remote-control device.|a lump of lava thrown out by an erupting volcano.|a large sum of money.|a film, play, or other event that fails badly.|an outstandingly good person or thing.|a long forward pass or hit in a ball game.|a cannabis cigarette.

origin:
late 17th century: from French bombe, from Italian bomba, probably from Latin bombus ‘booming, humming’, from Greek bombos, of imitative origin.


word: BOMBARD
russian_word: бомбардировать
example: the city was bombarded by federal forces
definition: attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
synonyms:
shell|torpedo|pound|blitz|strafe|pepper|fire at/on|bomb|assail|attack|assault|raid|batter|blast|pelt|cannonade|fusillade

phonetic:
late Middle English (as a noun denoting an early form of cannon, also a shawm) from Old French bombarde, probably based on Latin bombus ‘booming, humming’ (see bomb). The verb (late 16th century) is from French bombarder .


word: BOMBARDMENT
russian_word: бомбардировка
example: an aerial bombardment will precede the attack
definition: a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɒmˈbɑːdm(ə)nt
phonetics_text: bɒmˈbɑːdm(ə)nt
synonyms:
shelling|strafing|pounding|pelting|blitz|air raid|strafe|bombing|carpet bombing|barrage|strike|attack|assault|onslaught|cannonade|fusillade


word: BOMBAST
russian_word: напыщенность
example: the bombast of gung-ho militarism
definition: high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people.
antonyms: plain speaking
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒmbast
phonetics_text: ˈbɒmbast
synonyms:
bluster|pomposity|ranting|rant|nonsense|empty talk|humbug|wind|blather|blether|claptrap|turgidity|verbosity|verbiage|periphrasis|euphuism|fustian|pretentiousness|affectedness|ostentation|grandiloquence|magniloquence|hot air|bunkum|guff|bosh|braggadocio|rodomontade

origin:
mid 16th century (denoting raw cotton or cotton wool used as padding, later used figuratively): from Old French bombace, from medieval Latin bombax, bombac-, alteration of bombyx ‘silkworm’ (see bombazine).


word: BOMBASTIC
russian_word: напыщенный
example: bombastic rhetoric
definition: high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
antonyms: straightforward
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: bɒmˈbastɪk
phonetics_text: bɒmˈbastɪk
synonyms:
pompous|blustering|ranting|blathering|verbose|wordy|turgid|periphrastic|euphuistic|orotund|pleonastic|high-flown|high-sounding|highfalutin|lofty|overwrought|convoluted|pretentious|affected|ostentatious|grandiloquent|magniloquent|fustian


word: BOMBAZINE
russian_word: бомбазин
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒmbəziːn
phonetics_text: ˈbɒmbəziːn
definition:
a twilled dress fabric of worsted and silk or cotton, especially a black kind formerly used for mourning clothes.

origin:
mid 16th century (denoting raw cotton): from French bombasin, from medieval Latin bombacinum, from bombycinum, neuter of bombycinus ‘silken’, based on Greek bombux ‘silkworm’.


word: BONA FIDE
russian_word: добросовестный
example: she was a bona fide expert
definition: genuine; real.
antonyms: fake|bogus
origin: Latin, literally ‘with good faith’, ablative singular of bona fides.
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb
phonetic: ˌbəʊnə ˈfʌɪdi
phonetics_text: ˌbəʊnə ˈfʌɪdi|ˌbəʊnə ˈfiːdeɪ
synonyms:
authentic|genuine|real|true|actual|sterling|sound|legal|legitimate|lawful|valid|unadulterated|unalloyed|proper|straight|fair and square|honest-to-goodness|legit|on the level|the real McCoy|pukka


word: BONANZA
russian_word: золотое дно
example: a natural gas bonanza for Britain
definition: a situation which creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈnanzə
phonetics_text: bəˈnanzə
synonyms:
windfall|godsend|stroke/run of luck|boon|bonus|blessing|benefit|advantage|pennies from heaven|manna from heaven|jackpot|benison

origin:
early 19th century (originally US, especially with reference to success when mining): from Spanish, literally ‘fair weather, prosperity’, from Latin bonus ‘good’.


word: BOND
russian_word: связь
origin: Middle English: variant of band1.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɒnd
phonetics_text: bɒnd
example:
there was a bond of understanding between them|there was no effective bond between the concrete and the steel|English bond

definition:
a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences.|a connection between two surfaces or objects that have been joined together, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure.|an agreement with legal force.|a pattern in which bricks are laid in order to ensure the strength of the resulting structure.

synonyms:
friendship|relationship|fellowship|partnership|association|affiliation|alliance|coalition|attachment|tie|link|connection|union|nexus


word: BONDAGE
russian_word: рабство
example: the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt's bondage
antonyms: liberty
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒndɪdʒ
phonetics_text: ˈbɒndɪdʒ
definition:
the state of being a slave.|sexual practice that involves the tying up or restraining of one partner.

synonyms:
slavery|enslavement|servitude|subjugation|subjection|oppression|domination|exploitation|persecution|captivity|imprisonment|incarceration|confinement|detention|bonds|chains|fetters|shackles|restraints|yoke|thraldom|thrall|serfdom|vassalage|enthralment|duress

origin:
Middle English: from Anglo-Latin bondagium, from Middle English bond  ‘serf’ (earlier ‘peasant, householder’), from Old Norse bóndi ‘tiller of the soil’, based on búa ‘dwell’; influenced in sense by bond.


word: BONGO
russian_word: бонго
origin: 1920s: from Latin American Spanish bongó .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒŋɡəʊ
phonetics_text: ˈbɒŋɡəʊ
definition:
each of a joined pair of small deep-bodied drums, typically held between the knees and played with the fingers.


word: BONHOMIE
russian_word: дружелюбие
example: he exuded good humour and bonhomie
definition: cheerful friendliness; geniality.
antonyms: coldness
origin: late 18th century: from French, from bonhomme ‘good fellow’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒnəmiː
phonetics_text: ˈbɒnəmiː|ˌbɒnəˈmiː
synonyms:
geniality|congeniality|conviviality|cordiality|affability|amiability|sociability|friendliness|warmth|warm-heartedness|good nature|good humour|joviality|cheerfulness|good cheer|cheeriness|jollity|happiness


word: BONITO
russian_word: скумбрия
definition: a small tuna with dark oblique stripes on the back, important as a food and game fish.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈniːtəʊ
phonetics_text: bəˈniːtəʊ
origin:
mid 16th century: from Spanish (in which the noun apparently represents a specific use of the adjective bonito ‘pretty’, with reference to the fish's attractive appearance).


word: BONNY
russian_word: цветущий
example: a bonny lass
definition: attractive or beautiful.
antonyms: unattractive
origin: late 15th century: perhaps related to Old French bon ‘good’.
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbɒni
phonetics_text: ˈbɒni
synonyms:
beautiful|attractive|handsome|pretty|gorgeous|good-looking|nice-looking|well favoured|fetching|prepossessing|ravishing|stunning|lovely|nice|sweet|cute|appealing|endearing|adorable|lovable|charming|dear|darling|delightful|winsome|winning|blooming|bouncing|healthy|fine|divine|drop-dead gorgeous|easy on the eye|adorbs|beaut|beauteous|fair|comely|taking


word: BONOBO
russian_word: бонобо
origin: 1950s: a local word.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒnəbəʊ
phonetics_text: ˈbɒnəbəʊ
definition:
a chimpanzee with a black face and black hair, found in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire). It is believed to be the closest living relative of humans.


word: BONUS
russian_word: бонус
example: big Christmas bonuses
definition: a sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance.
antonyms: penalty
origin: mid18th century: from Latin bonus (adjective) ‘good’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəʊnəs
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊnəs
synonyms:
extra payment|gratuity|tip|handout|gift|present|honorarium|reward|prize|commission|dividend|premium|percentage|incentive|inducement|perk|sweetener|cut|perquisite|bounty|lagniappe


word: BOOBY
russian_word: балбес
origin: early 17th century: probably from Spanish bobo (in both senses), from Latin balbus ‘stammering’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːbi
phonetics_text: ˈbuːbi
definition:
a stupid person.|a large tropical seabird of the gannet family, with brown, black, or white plumage and brightly coloured feet.

synonyms:
idiot|fool|stupid person|simpleton|moron|cretin|imbecile|ignoramus|oaf|dunce|dolt|dullard|nincompoop|duffer|jackass|bungler|blunderer|dope|chump|clot|clod|nitwit|dimwit|wally|airhead|birdbrain|lamebrain|pea-brain|numbskull|thickhead|fathead|blockhead|bonehead|meathead|dunderhead|chucklehead|knucklehead|pinhead|cloth-head|wooden-head|dipstick|dumb-bell|dumbhead|dumbo|dummy|dum-dum|noodle|nerd|ninny|donkey|berk|divvy|nit|numpty|ass|goat|mug|pillock|prat|silly billy|wazzock|muppet|balloon|cuddy|galoot|nyaff|doofus|goof|goofball|goofus|putz|bozo|dumbass|lamer|boob|chowderhead|meatball|lummox|turkey|clunk|ding-a-ling|dip|palooka|poop|galah|drongo|alec|alick|dingbat|nong|dick|dildo|fuckwit|arse|arsehole|knobhead|asshole|asshat


word: BOOK
russian_word: книга
example: a book of selected poems|an accounts book|a pattern book
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bʊk
phonetics_text: bʊk
definition:
a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.|a bound set of blank sheets for writing in.|a set of tickets, stamps, matches, samples of cloth, etc., bound together.

synonyms:
volume|tome|work|printed work|publication|title|opus|treatise|novel|storybook|manual|handbook|guide|companion|reference book|paperback|hardback|softback|yellowback

origin:
Old English bōc (originally also ‘a document or charter’), bōcian ‘to grant by charter’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boek and German Buch, and probably to beech (on which runes were carved).


word: BOOKABLE
russian_word: забронировать
example: tickets are bookable in advance|he was sent off for a second bookable offence
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbʊkəb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbʊkəb(ə)l
definition:
able to be reserved.|(of an offence) serious enough for the offending player to be cautioned by the referee.


word: BOOKEND
russian_word: книгодержатель
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbʊkɛnd
phonetics_text: ˈbʊkɛnd
definition:
a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright, typically forming one of a pair.


word: BOOKING
russian_word: бронирование
example: the hotel does not handle group bookings|it was a rough match with five bookings
synonyms: reservation|appointment|date|advance booking|prior arrangement|prearrangement|engagement
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʊkɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbʊkɪŋ
definition:
an act of reserving accommodation, a ticket, etc. in advance.|an instance of a player being cautioned by the referee for foul play.


word: BOOKISH
russian_word: книжный
example: a bookish, untidy boy
definition: (of a person or way of life) devoted to reading and studying.
antonyms: lowbrow
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbʊkɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈbʊkɪʃ
synonyms:
studious|scholarly|academic|literary|intellectual|highbrow|erudite|learned|well read|widely read|educated|well educated|well informed|knowledgeable|cultured|accomplished|pedantic|pedagogical|donnish|bluestocking|cerebral|serious|earnest|thoughtful|impractical|ivory-towerish|brainy|egghead|lettered|clerkly


word: BOOKSTALL
russian_word: книжный киоск
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʊkstɔːl
phonetics_text: ˈbʊkstɔːl
definition:
a stand where books and sometimes newspapers are sold, especially out of doors or at a railway station.


word: BOOM
russian_word: бум
example: the deep boom of the bass drum
definition: a loud, deep, resonant sound.
origin: late Middle English (as a verb): ultimately imitative; perhaps from Dutch bommen ‘to hum, buzz’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: buːm
phonetics_text: buːm
synonyms:
reverberation|resonance|resounding|thunder|thundering|roaring|echoing|re-echoing|blasting|crashing|drumming|thrumming|pounding|roar|rumble|bellow|bang|blast|blare|loud noise


word: BOOMER
russian_word: бумер
origin: early 19th century: probably from the verb boom1 + -er1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːmə
phonetics_text: ˈbuːmə
definition:
short for baby boomer.|something large or notable of its kind.|a nuclear submarine with ballistic missiles.


word: BOOMERANG
russian_word: бумеранг
origin: early 19th century: from Dharuk.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbuːməraŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbuːməraŋ
definition:
a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so that it will return to the thrower, traditionally used by Australian Aboriginal people as a hunting weapon.


word: BOOMING
russian_word: бум
example: the booming economy of the 1920s|his booming voice|a booming kick from the touchline
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbuːmɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbuːmɪŋ
definition:
having a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth.|(of a sound or voice) loud, deep, and resonant.|struck with great force.

synonyms:
flourishing|burgeoning|thriving|prospering|prosperous|successful|strong|vigorous|buoyant|productive|profitable|fruitful|lucrative|growing|developing|progressing|improving|expanding|mushrooming|snowballing|ballooning|fast-growing|going strong


word: BOON
russian_word: благо
example: the route will be a boon to many travellers
definition: a thing that is helpful or beneficial.|a favour or request.
antonyms: curse|disadvantage
origin: Middle English (originally in the sense ‘request for a favour’): from Old Norse bón .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: buːn
phonetics_text: buːn
synonyms:
blessing|godsend|bonus|good thing|benefit|help|aid|advantage|gain|asset|privilege|luxury|windfall|bonanza|stroke of luck|piece of good fortune|perk|plus|plus point|pro|perquisite|benison


word: BOONDOCKS
russian_word: глушь
example: this place is out in the boondocks, you'll never get here by bus
definition: rough or isolated country.
origin: 1940s: boondock from Tagalog bundok ‘mountain’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːndɒks
phonetics_text: ˈbuːndɒks
synonyms:
the country|the countryside|the provinces|rural districts|the backwoods|the back of beyond|the wilds|the hinterland|a backwater|the backcountry|the backland|hicksville|the backblocks|Bandywallop|the booay|the backveld|the platteland|the middle of nowhere|the sticks|the boonies|the tall timbers|Woop Woop|beyond the black stump|Bullamakanka|Oodnagalahbi


word: BOOR
russian_word: грубый
definition: a rough and bad-mannered person.
origin: mid 16th century (in the sense ‘peasant’): from Low German būr or Dutch boer ‘farmer’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɔː
phonetics_text: bɔː|bʊə
example:
at last the big obnoxious boor had been dealt a stunning blow for his uncouth and belligerent manner

synonyms:
lout|oaf|ruffian|hooligan|thug|rowdy|bully boy|brawler|rough|churl|lubber|philistine|vulgarian|yahoo|barbarian|Neanderthal|primitive|savage|brute|beast|monster|bosthoon|clodhopper|clod|tough|toughie|roughneck|peasant|pig|bruiser|hard man|yobbo|yob|chav|lager lout|oik|lump|ape|gorilla|lummox|hoon


word: BOORISH
russian_word: невоспитанный
example: boorish behaviour
definition: rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
antonyms: refined|sophisticated
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɔːrɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːrɪʃ|ˈbʊərɪʃ
synonyms:
coarse|uncouth|rude|discourteous|impolite|ungentlemanly|unladylike|ill-bred|ill-mannered|churlish|gruff|uncivilized|uncultured|uncultivated|unsophisticated|unrefined|common|rough|thuggish|loutish|crude|vulgar|crass|tasteless|unsavoury|gross|lumpen|brutish|bearish|barbaric|barbarous|Neanderthal|philistine|clodhopping|cloddish|slobbish|plebby|yobbish|ocker


word: BOOST
russian_word: повышение
definition: help or encourage (something) to increase or improve.|push from below.|steal (something).
antonyms: decrease|hinder
origin: early 19th century (originally US, in boost (sense 2 of the verb)): of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: buːst
phonetics_text: buːst
example:
a range of measures to boost tourism|Andy boosted him up high enough to reach the keys|he'd had his wallet boosted in a bar

synonyms:
improve|raise|uplift|increase|augment|magnify|swell|amplify|enhance|encourage|heighten|help|promote|foster|nurture|arouse|stimulate|invigorate|revitalize|inspire|perk up|support|bolster|buttress|shore up|buck up|jack up|give a shot in the arm to|expand|elevate|escalate|add to|strengthen|enlarge|inflate|push up|advance|develop|further|facilitate|assist|aid|back|hike|hike up|beef up|crank up|bump up|step up


word: BOOT
russian_word: ботинок
example: he got a boot in the stomach|a boot disk
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: buːt
phonetics_text: buːt
definition:
a sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle, and sometimes also the lower leg.|a hard kick.|an enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying luggage or other goods.|the process of starting a computer and putting it into a state of readiness for operation.

synonyms:
gumboot|wellington|wader|walking boot|riding boot|field boot|jackboot|thigh boot|half-boot|ankle boot|pixie boot|Chelsea boot|balmoral|desert boot|moon boot|snow boot|galosh|overshoe|football boot|welly|bovver boot|beetle-crusher|Doc Martens|buskin|napoleon|top boot

origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse bóti or its source, Old French bote, of unknown ultimate origin; boot1 (sense 2 of the verb) is from bootstrap (sense 2 of the noun).


word: BOOT
russian_word: ботинок
synonyms: kick|punt|bunt|strike with the foot|tap|propel|drive|knock|send|blooter
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: buːt
phonetics_text: buːt
example:
he ended up booting the ball into the stand|when I booted the computer I heard a extremely loud rattle|once a car is booted, the owner must pay all fines plus a fee to have the boot removed

definition:
kick (something) hard in a specified direction.|start (a computer) and put it into a state of readiness for operation.|place a wheel clamp on (an illegally parked car).

origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse bóti or its source, Old French bote, of unknown ultimate origin; boot1 (sense 2 of the verb) is from bootstrap (sense 2 of the noun).


word: BOOTH
russian_word: стенд
synonyms: stall|stand|kiosk|trading post|counter|table
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: buːð
phonetics_text: buːð|buːθ
example:
he installed a soundproof booth for private phone calls|they sat down in a booth and waited for a waiter to come over

definition:
a small temporary tent or structure at a market, fair, or exhibition, used for selling goods, providing information, or staging shows.|an enclosure or compartment that allows privacy or seclusion, for example when voting, broadcasting or recording sound, or making a phone call.|a type of seating, typically in a restaurant or bar, consisting of two high-backed benches with a table between them.

origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘temporary dwelling or shelter’): from Old Norse buth, based on búa ‘dwell’.


word: BOOTLEG
russian_word: голенище
example: bootleg cassettes
definition: (of alcoholic drink or a recording) made, distributed, or sold illegally.
origin: late 19th century: from the smugglers' practice of concealing bottles in their boots.
part_of_speech: adjective|verb|noun
phonetic: ˈbuːtlɛɡ
phonetics_text: ˈbuːtlɛɡ
synonyms:
illegal|illicit|unlawful|unauthorized|unsanctioned|unlicensed|unofficial|pirated|bootlegged|contraband|smuggled|black-market|under the counter


word: BOOTLESS
russian_word: без сапог
example: remonstrating with him seems ever to have been a bootless task
definition: (of a task or undertaking) ineffectual; useless.
antonyms: fruitful
origin: Old English bōtlēas ‘not able to be compensated for by payment’ (see boot2, -less).
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbuːtləs
phonetics_text: ˈbuːtləs
synonyms:
useless|ineffective|ineffectual|inefficacious|unproductive|fruitless|profitless|unrewarding|unsuccessful|non-successful|without success|abortive|unavailing|to no avail|to no effect|to no purpose|futile|vain|in vain|pointless|worthless|nugatory|a dead loss|Sisyphean|for nought|unfructuous


word: BOOTLICKER
russian_word: подхалим
example: he's got bootlickers telling him what a big star he's going to be
definition: an obsequious or servile person.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːtlɪkə
phonetics_text: ˈbuːtlɪkə
synonyms:
sycophant|obsequious person|toady|fawner|flatterer|creep|crawler|lickspittle|truckler|groveller|doormat|kowtower|spaniel|Uriah Heep|brown-nose|brown-noser|suck-up|toad-eater|arse-licker|arse-kisser|bum-sucker|ass-kisser|suckhole


word: BOOTY
russian_word: добыча
definition: valuable stolen goods, especially those seized in war.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːti
phonetics_text: ˈbuːti
synonyms:
loot|plunder|pillage|haul|prize|trophy|spoils|stolen goods|gains|ill-gotten gains|profits|pickings|takings|winnings|swag|boodle|the goods

origin:
late Middle English (originally denoting plunder acquired in common): from Middle Low German būte, buite ‘exchange, distribution’, of uncertain origin.


word: BOOZE
russian_word: выпивка
example: I wonder where he's hidden his booze
definition: alcoholic drink.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: buːz
phonetics_text: buːz
synonyms:
alcohol|alcoholic drink|liquor|intoxicating liquor|drink|strong drink|intoxicants|spirits|grog|firewater|gut-rot|rotgut|mother's milk|tipple|the hard stuff|the demon drink|the bottle|Dutch courage|John Barleycorn|hooch|moonshine|wallop|bevvy|sup|juice|the sauce

origin:
Middle English bouse, from Middle Dutch būsen ‘drink to excess’. The spelling booze dates from the 18th century.


word: BOOZER
russian_word: алкаш
definition: a person who drinks large quantities of alcohol.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːzə
phonetics_text: ˈbuːzə
synonyms:
drinker|heavy drinker|problem drinker|drunk|drunkard|alcoholic|dipsomaniac|alcohol-abuser|alcohol addict|person with a drink problem|tippler|imbiber|sot|toper|inebriate|lush|alky|dipso|soak|wino|sponge|barfly|juicehead|hophead|metho|tosspot|pisshead|piss artist


word: BO-PEEP
russian_word: игра в прятки
definition: a quick look.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəʊˈpiːp
phonetics_text: bəʊˈpiːp
origin:
early 16th century (originally denoting a game of hiding and reappearing): from bo, an exclamation intended to startle someone (compare with boo1) + the verb peep1. The current sense dates from the 1940s.


word: BORAGE
russian_word: огуречник аптечный
definition: a European herbaceous plant with bright blue flowers and hairy leaves, which is attractive to bees.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒrɪdʒ
phonetics_text: ˈbɒrɪdʒ
origin:
Middle English: from Old French bourrache, from medieval Latin borrago, perhaps from Arabic 'abū ḥurāš ‘father of roughness’ (referring to the leaves).


word: BORANE
russian_word: боран
origin: early 20th century: from boron + -ane2.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔːreɪn
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːreɪn
definition:
any of a series of unstable binary compounds of boron and hydrogen, analogous to the alkanes. The simplest example is diborane, B2H6.


word: BORAX
russian_word: бура
origin: late Middle English: from medieval Latin, from Arabic būraq, from Pahlavi būrak .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔːraks
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːraks
definition:
a white compound which occurs as a mineral in some alkaline salt deposits and is used in making glass and ceramics, as a metallurgical flux, and as an antiseptic.


word: BORDER
russian_word: граница
synonyms: frontier|boundary|partition|borderline|dividing line|bounding line|perimeter|marches|bounds
origin: late Middle English: from Old French bordeure ; ultimately of Germanic origin and related to board.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɔːdə
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːdə
example:
Panama's western border with Costa Rica|the northern border of their distribution area|she stitched a border on to one of the plain white saris

definition:
a line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas.|the edge or boundary of something, or the part near it.|a decorative strip around the edge of something.


word: BORDERER
russian_word: житель пограничной полосы
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔːd(ə)rə
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːd(ə)rə
definition:
(chiefly in historical contexts) a person living near the border between two countries, especially that between Scotland and England.


word: BORE
russian_word: отверстие
example: bore a hole in the wall to pass the cable through
origin: Old English borian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to German bohren .
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɔː
phonetics_text: bɔː
definition:
make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging.|(of an athlete or racehorse) push another competitor out of the way.

synonyms:
drill|pierce|perforate|puncture|punch|cut|tunnel|burrow|mine|dig (out)|gouge (out)|sink|make|create|put|drive


word: BOREDOM
russian_word: скука
example: I'll die of boredom if I live that long
definition: the state of feeling bored.
antonyms: interest|entertainment
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔːdəm
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːdəm
synonyms:
weariness|ennui|lack of enthusiasm|lack of interest|lack of concern|apathy|uninterestedness|unconcern|languor|sluggishness|accidie|malaise|world-weariness|frustration|dissatisfaction|restlessness|restiveness|tedium|tediousness|dullness|monotony|repetitiveness|lack of variety|lack of variation|flatness|blandness|sameness|uniformity|routine|humdrum|dreariness|lack of excitement|deadliness|sameyness


word: BORING
russian_word: скучный
example: I've got a boring job in an office
definition: not interesting; tedious.
antonyms: interesting
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɔːrɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːrɪŋ
synonyms:
tedious|dull|monotonous|repetitious|repetitive|unrelieved|lacking variety|lacking variation|lacking excitement|lacking interest|unvaried|unimaginative|uneventful|characterless|featureless|colourless|lifeless|soulless|passionless|spiritless|unspirited|insipid|uninteresting|unexciting|uninspiring|unstimulating|unoriginal|derivative|jejune|nondescript|sterile|flat|bland|(plain) vanilla|arid|dry|dry as dust|stale|wishy-washy|grey|anaemic|tired|banal|lame|plodding|ponderous|pedestrian|lacklustre|stodgy|dreary|mechanical|stiff|leaden|wooden|mind-numbing|soul-destroying|wearisome|tiring|tiresome|irksome|trying|frustrating|humdrum|prosaic|mundane|commonplace|workaday|quotidian|unremarkable|routine|run-of-the-mill|normal|usual|ordinary|conventional|suburban|garden variety|deadly|bog-standard|nothing to write home about|a dime a dozen|no great shakes|not up to much|samey|common or garden|dullsville|ornery


word: BORNITE
russian_word: борнита
origin: early 19th century: from the name of Ignatius von Born (1742–91), Austrian mineralogist, + -ite1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔːnʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbɔːnʌɪt
definition:
a brittle reddish-brown crystalline mineral with an iridescent purple tarnish, consisting of a sulphide of copper and iron.


word: BORROW
russian_word: заимствовать
example: he had borrowed a car from one of his colleagues
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈbɒrəʊ
phonetics_text: ˈbɒrəʊ
definition:
take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it.|allow (a certain distance) when playing a shot to compensate for sideways motion of the ball due to a slope or other irregularity.

synonyms:
take|take for oneself|help oneself to|use as one's own|abscond with|carry off|appropriate|commandeer|abstract|steal|purloin|shoplift|filch|rob|swipe|nab|rip off|lift|liberate|snaffle|snitch|nick|pinch|half-inch|whip|knock off|nobble|bone|scrump|bag|blag|heist|glom|snavel|tief|crib|hook

origin:
Old English borgian  ‘borrow against security’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German borgen .


word: BOSOM
russian_word: грудь
example: her ample bosom
definition: a woman's chest or breasts.
origin: Old English bōsm, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch boezem and German Busen .
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈbʊz(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈbʊz(ə)m
synonyms:
bust|chest|breasts|mammary glands|mammae|boobs|boobies|tits|titties|knockers|bazookas|melons|jubblies|bubbies|orbs|globes|jugs|bristols|charlies|baps|bazooms|casabas|chi-chis|hooters|norks|dugs|paps|embonpoint


word: BOSON
russian_word: бозон
origin: 1940s: named after S. N. Bose (see Bose, Satyendra Nath) + -on.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəʊzɒn
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊzɒn
definition:
a subatomic particle, such as a photon, which has zero or integral spin and follows the statistical description given by S. N. Bose and Einstein.


word: BOSS
russian_word: босс
example: I asked my boss for a promotion
definition: a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization.
origin: early 19th century (originally US): from Dutch baas ‘master’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb|adjective
phonetic: bɒs
phonetics_text: bɒs
synonyms:
head|head man/woman|top man/woman|chief|principal|director|president|executive|chief executive|chair|chairperson|chairman|chairwoman|manager|manageress|administrator|leader|superintendent|supervisor|foreman|forewoman|overseer|controller|employer|master|owner|proprietor|patron|boss man|number one|kingpin|top dog|bigwig|big cheese|Mister Big|skipper|gaffer|governor|guv'nor|honcho|head honcho|numero uno|padrone|sachem|big wheel|big kahuna|big white chief|high muckamuck


word: BOSSY
russian_word: шишковатый
example: don't be so bossy!
definition: fond of giving people orders; domineering.
antonyms: submissive
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɒsi
phonetics_text: ˈbɒsi
synonyms:
domineering|dominating|overbearing|imperious|masterful|autocratic|autarchic|officious|high-handed|high and mighty|authoritarian|dictatorial|strict|harsh|severe|iron-handed|controlling|despotic|tyrannical|draconian|oppressive|subjugating|undemocratic|anti-democratic|pushy|cocky|throwing one's weight about|throwing one's weight around


word: BOT
russian_word: бот
origin: 1960s (in bot1 (sense 2)): shortening of robot.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bɒt
phonetics_text: bɒt
example:
you can program your bot to store data in the database of your choice|we have maintenance bots in there

definition:
an autonomous program on the internet or another network that can interact with systems or users.|(chiefly in science fiction) a robot.


word: BOTANICA
russian_word: Ботаника
example: he performed cleansing rituals at a botanica he owned in Montebello
origin: Spanish botánica, from botánico ‘botanical’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈtanɪkə
phonetics_text: bəˈtanɪkə
definition:
(in the US) a small shop that sells herbal and other traditional remedies, together with charms, incense, candles, and other items used for religious or spiritual purposes.


word: BOTANIZE
russian_word: ботанизировать
example: I'd always be scheming to go birdwatching or botanizing
definition: study plants, especially in their natural habitat.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbɒtənʌɪz
phonetics_text: ˈbɒtənʌɪz
origin:
mid 18th century: from modern Latin botanizare, from Greek botanizein ‘gather plants’, from botanē ‘plant’.


word: BOTCH
russian_word: портить
example: he was accused of botching the job
definition: carry out (a task) badly or carelessly.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bɒtʃ
phonetics_text: bɒtʃ
synonyms:
bungle|do badly|do clumsily|make a mess of|mismanage|mishandle|mangle|fumble|mess up|make a hash of|hash|muff|fluff|foozle|butcher|bodge|make a botch of|foul up|bitch up|screw up|blow|louse up|make a muck of|make a pig's ear of|cock up|make a Horlicks of|flub|goof up|bobble|fuck up|bugger up|balls up

origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘repair’ but originally not implying clumsiness): of unknown origin.


word: BOTHER
russian_word: беспокоить
definition: take the trouble to do something.|(of a circumstance or event) worry, disturb, or upset (someone).
antonyms: comfort
part_of_speech: verb|noun|exclamation
phonetic: ˈbɒðə
phonetics_text: ˈbɒðə
example:
scientists rarely bother with such niceties|is there an issue that bothers you so much you'd campaign against it?

synonyms:
concern oneself|trouble oneself|mind|care|worry oneself|burden oneself|occupy oneself|busy oneself|take the time|make the effort|go to trouble|inconvenience oneself|give a damn|give a hoot|give a rap|give a hang|worry|trouble|concern|perturb|disturb|disquiet|disconcert|unnerve|fret|upset|distress|alarm|make anxious|cause someone anxiety|work up|agitate|gnaw at|weigh down|lie heavy on|rattle|faze|discombobulate

origin:
late 17th century (as a noun in the dialect sense ‘noise, chatter’): of Anglo-Irish origin; probably related to Irish bodhaire ‘noise’, bodhraim ‘deafen, annoy’. The verb (originally dialect) meant ‘confuse with noise’ in the early 18th century.


word: BOTHERSOME
russian_word: надоедливый
example: most childhood stomach aches, though bothersome, aren't serious
definition: annoying; troublesome.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɒðəs(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈbɒðəs(ə)m
synonyms:
annoying|irritating|irking|vexing|vexatious|maddening|exasperating|tedious|wearisome|tiresome|troublesome|trying|taxing|awkward|difficult|tricky|thorny|knotty|aggravating|pesky|cussed|confounded|infernal|pestiferous|plaguy|pestilent|pestilential


word: BOTHY
russian_word: помещение для рабочих
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒθi
phonetics_text: ˈbɒθi
definition:
(in Scotland) a small hut or cottage, especially one for housing farm labourers or for use as a mountain refuge.

origin:
late 18th century: obscurely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic both, bothan, and perhaps to booth.


word: BOTNET
russian_word: ботнет
origin: 1990s: blend of bot1 and network.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒtnɛt
phonetics_text: ˈbɒtnɛt
definition:
a network of private computers infected with malicious software and controlled as a group without the owners' knowledge, e.g. to send spam.


word: BOTRYTIS
russian_word: ботритис
origin: modern Latin, from Greek botrus ‘cluster of grapes’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəˈtrʌɪtɪs
phonetics_text: bəˈtrʌɪtɪs
definition:
a greyish powdery mould which causes a number of plant diseases and is deliberately cultivated (as noble rot) on the grapes used for certain wines.


word: BOTTLE
russian_word: бутылка
example: he opened the bottle of beer|I lost my bottle completely and ran
antonyms: cowardice
synonyms: container|flask|carafe|decanter|pitcher|flagon|carboy|demijohn
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbɒt(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbɒt(ə)l
definition:
a glass or plastic container with a narrow neck, used for storing drinks or other liquids.|the courage or confidence needed to do something difficult or dangerous.

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French boteille, from medieval Latin butticula, diminutive of late Latin buttis ‘cask, wineskin’ (see butt4).


word: BOTTLEBRUSH
russian_word: щетка для бутылок
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒtlbrʌʃ
phonetics_text: ˈbɒtlbrʌʃ
definition:
a cylindrical brush for cleaning inside bottles.|an Australian shrub or small tree with spikes of scarlet or yellow flowers which resemble bottlebrushes.


word: BOTTLENECK
russian_word: узкое место
example: the bottleneck on Talbot Road|I started using bottleneck on the guitar
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒt(ə)lnɛk
phonetics_text: ˈbɒt(ə)lnɛk
definition:
the neck or mouth of a bottle.|a narrow section of road or a junction that impedes traffic flow.|a device shaped like the neck of a bottle that is worn on a guitarist's finger and used to produce sliding effects on the strings.

synonyms:
traffic jam|jam|congestion|hold-up|gridlock|line|tailback|constriction|narrowing|restriction|obstruction|block|blockage|stoppage|queue|snarl-up


word: BOTTLER
russian_word: разливочная машина
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒt(ə)lə
phonetics_text: ˈbɒt(ə)lə
example:
he had been a student, a shrimper and a beer bottler|he turned out to be one of the biggest bottlers in boxing|he's getting married to a real little bottler

definition:
a person or company that bottles drinks.|a person with little mental strength or resilience.|an admirable person or thing.


word: BOTTOM
russian_word: дно
antonyms: top
part_of_speech: noun|adjective|verb
phonetic: ˈbɒtəm
phonetics_text: ˈbɒtəm
example:
the bottom of the page|he climbs the side of the gorge, scratching his bottom unselfconsciously|whatever his faults, he possesses that old-fashioned quality—bottom

definition:
the lowest point or part of something.|a person's buttocks.|stamina or strength of character.|a man who takes the passive role in anal intercourse with another man.

synonyms:
foot|lowest part|lowest point|base|extremity|foundation|basis|support|substructure|substratum|groundwork|underpinning

origin:
Old English botm, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bodem ‘bottom, ground’ and German Boden ‘ground, earth’.


word: BOTTOMRY
russian_word: бодмерея
origin: late 16th century: from bottom (in the sense ‘ship’) + -ry, influenced by Dutch bodemerij .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒtəmri
phonetics_text: ˈbɒtəmri
definition:
a system of merchant insurance in which a ship is used as security against a loan to finance a voyage, the lender losing their money if the ship sinks.


word: BOUBOU
russian_word: Бубу
origin: French: boubou (sense 1) probably imitative of its call; boubou (sense 2) from Malinke bubu .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːbuː
phonetics_text: ˈbuːbuː
definition:
an African bush shrike (songbird) with the upper parts mainly blackish in colour. It is noted for the duet of bell-like calls produced by the male and female together.|a long, colourful, loose-fitting garment worn by both sexes in parts of Africa.


word: BOUDIN
russian_word: Буден
origin: French.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːdã
phonetics_text: ˈbuːdã
definition:
a French type of black pudding.|a series of elongated parallel sections formed by the fracturing of a sedimentary rock stratum during folding.


word: BOUGAINVILLEA
russian_word: Бугенвиль
origin: named after Louis de Bougainville (see Bougainville, Louis Antoine de).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbuːɡ(ə)nˈvɪlɪə
phonetics_text: ˌbuːɡ(ə)nˈvɪlɪə
definition:
an ornamental shrubby climbing plant that is widely cultivated in the tropics. The insignificant flowers are surrounded by large, brightly coloured papery bracts which persist on the plant for a long time.


word: BOUGH
russian_word: сук
example: apple boughs laden with blossom
definition: a main branch of a tree.
synonyms: branch|limb|arm|twig|sprig|offshoot|spur
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: baʊ
phonetics_text: baʊ
origin:
Old English bōg, bōh  ‘bough or shoulder’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boeg ‘shoulders or ship's bow’, German Bug ‘ship's bow’ and ‘horse's hock or shoulder’, also to bow3.


word: BOULEVARD
russian_word: бульвар
example: Sunset Boulevard
definition: a wide street in a town or city, typically one lined with trees.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbuːləvɑːd
phonetics_text: ˈbuːləvɑːd
synonyms:
avenue|street|road|main road|high road|drive|row|lane|parade|promenade|way|roadway|thoroughfare|strip|highway

origin:
mid 18th century: French, ‘a rampart’ (later ‘a promenade on the site of one’), from German Bollwerk (see bulwark).


word: BOULLE
russian_word: Буль
example: boulle cabinets
definition: brass, tortoiseshell, or other material cut to make a pattern and used for inlaying furniture.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: buːl
phonetics_text: buːl
origin:
early 19th century: from French boule, from the name of André Charles Boulle (1642–1732), French cabinetmaker. The variant buhl is apparently a modern Germanized spelling.


word: BOLT
russian_word: болт
definition: pass (flour, powder, or other material) through a sieve.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bəʊlt
phonetics_text: bəʊlt
origin:
Middle English: from Old French bulter, of unknown ultimate origin. The change in the first syllable was due to association with bolt1.


word: BOUNCE
russian_word: отскок
synonyms: rebound|spring back|bob|recoil|ricochet|jounce|carom|resile
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: baʊns
phonetics_text: baʊns
example:
the ball bounced away and he chased it|Emma was happily bouncing up and down on the mattress|a further two cheques of £160 also bounced|the government should beware being bounced into any ill-considered foreign gamble

definition:
(with reference to an object, especially a ball) move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it.|jump repeatedly up and down, typically on something springy.|(of a cheque) be returned by a bank to the payee when there are not enough funds in the drawer's account to meet it.|eject (a troublemaker) forcibly from a nightclub or similar establishment.|pressurize (someone) into doing something, typically by presenting them with a fait accompli.

origin:
Middle English bunsen  ‘beat, thump’, perhaps imitative, or from Low German bunsen ‘beat’, Dutch bons ‘a thump’.


word: BOUNCING
russian_word: подпрыгивая
example: Lisa gave birth to a bouncing baby boy|by the next day she was her usual bouncing, energetic self
definition: (of a baby) vigorous and healthy.|lively and confident.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbaʊnsɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊnsɪŋ
synonyms:
vigorous|thriving|flourishing|blooming|healthy|strong|robust|sturdy|fine|fit|in good health|in good condition|in good shape|in good trim|aerobicized|in fine fettle|bright-eyed and bushy-tailed|in the pink|fit as a fiddle


word: BOUNCY
russian_word: упругий
example: bouncy floorboards
definition: bouncing or causing things to bounce.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbaʊnsi
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊnsi
synonyms:
springy|flexible|resilient|elastic|stretchy|stretchable|spongy|rubbery|tensible|bumpy|jolting|jolty|lurching|jerky|jumpy|jarring|bone-shaking|bone-breaking|turbulent|rough|uncomfortable


word: BOUND
russian_word: граница
example: Louis came bounding down the stairs
definition: walk or run with leaping strides.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: baʊnd
phonetics_text: baʊnd
synonyms:
leap|jump|spring|bounce|hop|vault|hurdle|skip|bob|dance|prance|romp|caper|cavort|sport|frisk|frolic|gambol|gallop|hurtle|curvet|rollick|capriole

origin:
early 16th century (as a noun): from French bond (noun), bondir (verb) ‘resound’, later ‘rebound’, from late Latin bombitare, from Latin bombus ‘humming’.


word: BOUNDARY
russian_word: граница
example: a county boundary
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbaʊnd(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊnd(ə)ri
definition:
a line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.|a hit crossing the limits of the field, scoring four or six runs.

synonyms:
border|frontier|borderline|partition|dividing line|bounding line|bounds|confines|limits|outer limits|extremities|margins|edges|fringes|periphery|perimeter|circumference|rim|circuit|marge|bourn|skirt

origin:
early 17th century: variant of dialect bounder, from bound2 + -er1, perhaps on the pattern of limitary .


word: BOUNDLESS
russian_word: безграничный
example: enthusiasts who devote boundless energy to their hobby
definition: unlimited or immense.
antonyms: limited
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbaʊndləs
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊndləs
synonyms:
limitless|without limit|unlimited|illimitable|unbounded|untold|bottomless|immeasurable|measureless|incalculable|inestimable|abundant|abounding|great|inexhaustible|no end of|endless|unending|never-ending|without end|infinite|undying|interminable|unfailing|unfading|unceasing|ceaseless|everlasting


word: BOUNTIFUL
russian_word: обильный
example: the ocean provided a bountiful supply of fresh food
definition: large in quantity; abundant.
antonyms: meagre
origin: early 16th century: from bounty + -ful.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbaʊntɪfʊl
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊntɪfʊl|ˈbaʊntɪf(ə)l
synonyms:
abundant|plentiful|ample|bumper|superabundant|inexhaustible|prolific|profuse|teeming|copious|prodigal|considerable|vast|immense|great|liberal|lavish|generous|princely|handsome|luxuriant|rich|tidy|whopping|lank|plenteous|bounteous|proliferous


word: BOUNTY
russian_word: щедрость
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbaʊnti
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊnti
example:
there was an increased bounty on his head|bounties were paid to colonial producers of indigo dye|the bounties of nature

definition:
a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal.|a sum paid by the state to encourage trade.|something given or occurring in generous amounts.

synonyms:
reward|prize|award|recompense|remuneration|commission|consideration|premium|dividend|bonus|endowment|gratuity|tip|favour|donation|handout|incentive|inducement|purse|winnings|money|perk|sweetener|perquisite|guerdon|meed|lagniappe

origin:
Middle English (denoting goodness or generosity): from Old French bonte ‘goodness’, from Latin bonitas, from bonus ‘good’. The sense ‘monetary reward’ dates from the early 18th century.


word: BOUQUET
russian_word: букет
example: the aperitif has a faint bouquet of almonds
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʊˈkeɪ
phonetics_text: bʊˈkeɪ|bəʊˈkeɪ|ˈbʊkeɪ
definition:
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony.|the characteristic scent of a wine or perfume.

synonyms:
bunch of flowers|posy|nosegay|spray|sprig|wreath|garland|chaplet|corsage|buttonhole|boutonnière|tussie-mussie

origin:
early 18th century: from French (earlier ‘clump of trees’), from a dialect variant of Old French bos ‘wood’. bouquet (sense 2) dates from the mid 19th century.


word: BOURGEOIS
russian_word: буржуа
example: a rich, bored, bourgeois family
antonyms: proletarian|unconventional
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbʊəʒwɑː
phonetics_text: ˈbʊəʒwɑː
definition:
belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

synonyms:
middle-class|property-owning|propertied|shopkeeping|conventional|traditional|conservative|conformist|ordinary|commonplace|provincial|parochial|suburban|small-town|parish-pump

origin:
mid 16th century: from French, from late Latin burgus ‘castle’ (in medieval Latin ‘fortified town’), ultimately of Germanic origin and related to borough. Compare with burgess.


word: BOUT
russian_word: встреча
example: occasional bouts of strenuous exercise
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: baʊt
phonetics_text: baʊt
definition:
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind.|a curve in the side of a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument.

synonyms:
spell|period|time|stretch|stint|turn|run|session|round|cycle|fit|burst|flurry|spurt|streak|sesh|spot

origin:
mid 16th century (denoting a curve or circuit, hence later a ‘turn’ of activity): from dialect bought ‘bend, loop’; probably of Low German origin.


word: BOUZOUKI
russian_word: греческая гитара
definition: a long-necked Greek form of mandolin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʊˈzuːki
phonetics_text: bʊˈzuːki
origin:
1950s: from modern Greek mpouzouki, possibly related to Turkish bozuk ‘spoilt’ (with reference to roughly made instruments).


word: BOVVER
russian_word: нарушение порядка
example: a bovver boy
definition: hooliganism or violent disorder, especially as caused by gangs of skinheads.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒvə
phonetics_text: ˈbɒvə
origin:
late 19th century (in sense ‘trouble, difficulty’): representing a child's or cockney pronunciation of bother.


word: BOW
russian_word: лук
example: a girl with long hair tied back in a bow
synonyms: loop|knot|lace|ribbon
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bəʊ
phonetics_text: bəʊ
definition:
a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons.|a weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood joined at both ends by a taut string.|a long, partially curved rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments.|a curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p ).|a metal ring forming the handle of a key or pair of scissors.

origin:
Old English boga  ‘bend, bow, arch’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boog and German Bogen, also to bow2.


word: BOWDLERIZE
russian_word: выбрасывать все нежелательное из текста
example: every edition of his letters and diaries has been bowdlerized
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbaʊdlərʌɪz
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊdlərʌɪz
definition:
remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account), especially with the result that the text becomes weaker or less effective.

synonyms:
expurgate|censor|blue-pencil|cut|edit|redact|make cuts to|delete parts of|make deletions in|purge|purify|sanitize|make presentable|make acceptable|make palatable|water down|emasculate|clean up

origin:
mid 19th century: from the name of Dr Thomas Bowdler (1754–1825), who published an expurgated edition of Shakespeare in 1818, + -ize.


word: BOWER
russian_word: беседка
definition: a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood.
origin: Old English būr ‘dwelling, inner room’, of Germanic origin; related to German Bauer ‘birdcage’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbaʊə
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊə
synonyms:
arbour|shady place|leafy shelter|alcove|recess|pergola|grotto|sanctuary|summer house|gazebo|conservatory|pavilion|belvedere|kiosk


word: BOWERBIRD
russian_word: шалашник
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbaʊəbəːd
phonetics_text: ˈbaʊəbəːd
definition:
a strong-billed Australasian bird, noted for the male's habit of constructing an elaborate run or bower adorned with feathers, shells, and other objects to attract the female for courtship.


word: BOWL
russian_word: чаша
example: a mixing bowl|the Hollywood Bowl
origin: Old English bolle, bolla, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bol ‘round object’, also to boll.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəʊl
phonetics_text: bəʊl
definition:
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid.|a natural basin.|a stadium for sporting or musical events.

synonyms:
dish|basin|pan|pot|crock|crucible|mortar|container|vessel|receptacle|repository|pudding bowl|soup bowl|fruit bowl|punchbowl|mixing bowl|sugar bowl|finger bowl|rose bowl|crater|jorum|mazer|porringer|reservatory


word: BOWLINE
russian_word: булинь
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbəʊlɪn
phonetics_text: ˈbəʊlɪn
definition:
a rope attaching the weather side of a square sail to a ship's bow.|a simple knot for forming a non-slipping loop at the end of a rope.

origin:
Middle English: from Middle Low German bōlīne, Middle Dutch boechlijne, from boeg ‘ship's bow’ + lijne ‘line’.


word: BOWLS
russian_word: миски
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bəʊlz
phonetics_text: bəʊlz
definition:
a game played with heavy bowls, the object of which is to propel one's bowl so that it comes to rest as close as possible to a previously bowled small ball (the jack). Bowls is played chiefly out of doors (though indoor bowls is also popular) on a closely trimmed lawn called a green.


word: BOX
russian_word: коробка
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bɒks
phonetics_text: bɒks
example:
a cigarette box|tick the box on the coupon|the royal box|in the second variation, a switch loop, only one cable enters the box|write to me care of Box 112

definition:
a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular and having a lid.|an area on a page that is to be filled in or that contains separate printed matter.|a separate section or enclosed area reserved for a group of people in a theatre or sports ground, or for witnesses or the jury in a law court.|a protective casing for a piece of a mechanism.|a facility at a newspaper office for receiving replies to an advertisement.|a woman's vagina.

synonyms:
carton|pack|packet|package|case|crate|chest|trunk|coffer|casket|hamper|canteen|bin|drum|canister|container|receptacle|repository|holder|vessel|reservatory

origin:
late Old English, probably from late Latin buxis, from Latin pyxis ‘boxwood box’, from Greek puxos (see box3).


word: BOXER
russian_word: боксер
synonyms: fighter|pugilist|ringster|prize fighter|kick-boxer|sparring partner|counterpuncher|bruiser|scrapper
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒksə
phonetics_text: ˈbɒksə
definition:
a person who takes part in boxing, especially for sport.|a medium-sized dog of a breed with a smooth brown coat and a broad squarish muzzle.


word: BOXING
russian_word: бокс
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɒksɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbɒksɪŋ
definition:
the sport or practice of fighting with the fists, especially with padded gloves in a roped square ring according to prescribed rules (the Queensberry Rules).

synonyms:
pugilism|fighting|sparring|fisticuffs|kick-boxing|Thai boxing|prizefighting|bare-knuckle boxing/fighting|the ring|the prize ring


word: BOY
russian_word: мальчик
example: a four-year-old boy|I was the new boy at the office
definition: a male child or youth.|a man, especially a young or relatively young one.
origin: Middle English (denoting a male servant): of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|exclamation
phonetic: bɔɪ
phonetics_text: bɔɪ
synonyms:
male child|youngster|youth|lad|young man|young fellow|young person|teenager|adolescent|juvenile|minor|junior|student|schoolboy|son|stripling|fledgling|whippersnapper|bairn|wean|laddie|pickney|kid|kiddie|tot|shaver|nipper|young 'un|brat|urchin


word: BOYCOTT
russian_word: бойкот
example: we will boycott all banks which take part in the loans scheme
antonyms: support|approve of
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈbɔɪkɒt
phonetics_text: ˈbɔɪkɒt
definition:
withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.

synonyms:
spurn|snub|cold-shoulder|shun|avoid|abstain from|stay away from|steer clear of|give a wide berth to|refuse to take part in|turn one's back on|have nothing to do with|wash one's hands of|ban|bar|reject|veto|embargo|place an embargo on|prohibit|debar|outlaw|proscribe|interdict|blackball|blacklist|black

origin:
from the name of Captain Charles C. Boycott (1832–97), an Irish land agent so treated in 1880, in an attempt instigated by the Irish Land League to get rents reduced.


word: BOYFRIEND
russian_word: дружок
example: a boyfriend cardigan
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbɔɪfrɛnd
phonetics_text: ˈbɔɪfrɛnd
definition:
a person's regular male companion with whom they have a romantic or sexual relationship.|denoting an item of clothing for a woman or girl that is designed to be loose-fitting or slightly oversized.

synonyms:
partner|lover|significant other|young man|man|escort|suitor|wooer|admirer|follower|beau|loved one|love|beloved|darling|dearest|sweetheart|live-in lover|cohabitee|common-law husband|fiancé|inamorato|jong|other half|better half|baby|bf|bae|lover boy|date|steady|fella|flame|sugar daddy|toy boy|intended|fancy man|squeeze|swain|gallant|paramour|leman


word: BOYISH
russian_word: мальчишеский
example: his boyish charm
definition: of, like, or characteristic of a male child or young man.
antonyms: manly
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbɔɪɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈbɔɪɪʃ
synonyms:
youthful|young|childlike|adolescent|teenage|teenaged|fresh-faced|immature|juvenile|infantile|childish|babyish|callow|green|puerile|bread-and-butter


word: BRACE
russian_word: фигурная скобка
example: a neck brace|thirty brace of grouse
synonyms: support|caliper|truss|surgical appliance
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: breɪs
phonetics_text: breɪs
definition:
a device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support.|a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and fasten to the top of trousers at the front and back to hold them up.|a pair of something, typically of birds or mammals killed in hunting.|either of the two marks { and }, used either to indicate that two or more items on one side have the same relationship as each other to the single item to which the other side points, or in pairs to show that words between them are connected.

origin:
Middle English (as a verb meaning ‘clasp, fasten tightly’): from Old French bracier ‘embrace’, from brace ‘two arms’, from Latin bracchia, plural of bracchium ‘arm’, from Greek brakhiōn .


word: BRACERO
russian_word: Брасеро
origin: 1940s: Spanish, literally ‘labourer’, from brazo ‘arm’ + -ero ‘-eer’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brəˈsɪərəʊ
phonetics_text: brəˈsɪərəʊ|brəˈsɛːrəʊ
definition:
a Mexican labourer allowed into the United States for a limited time as a seasonal agricultural worker.


word: BRACHIATE
russian_word: разветвленный
example: the gibbons brachiate energetically across their enclosure
definition: (of certain apes) move by using the arms to swing from branch to branch.
part_of_speech: verb|adjective
phonetic:
mid 18th century (originally in the sense ‘having paired branches’): from Latin brachium ‘arm’ + -ate2.


word: BRACHIOSAURUS
russian_word: брахиозавр
origin: modern Latin, from Greek brakhiōn ‘arm’ + sauros ‘lizard’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbrakɪə(ʊ)ˈsɔːrəs
phonetics_text: ˌbrakɪə(ʊ)ˈsɔːrəs
definition:
a huge herbivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic to mid Cretaceous periods, with forelegs much longer than the hind legs.


word: BRACHISTOCHRONE
russian_word: кривая кратчайшего времени пробега
origin: late 18th century: from Greek brakhistos ‘shortest’ + khronos ‘time’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brəˈkɪstəkrəʊn
phonetics_text: brəˈkɪstəkrəʊn
definition:
a curve between two points along which a body can move under gravity in a shorter time than for any other curve.


word: BRACHYCEPHALIC
russian_word: брахицефалический
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌbrakɪsɪˈfalɪk
phonetics_text: ˌbrakɪsɪˈfalɪk|ˌbrakɪkɛˈfalɪk
definition:
having a relatively broad, short skull (typically with the breadth at least 80 per cent of the length).


word: BRACHYTHERAPY
russian_word: брахитерапия
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbrakɪˈθɛrəpi
phonetics_text: ˌbrakɪˈθɛrəpi
definition:
the treatment of cancer, especially prostate cancer, by the insertion of radioactive implants directly into the tissue.


word: BRACING
russian_word: бодрящий
example: the bracing sea air|bracing struts
definition: fresh and invigorating.|(of a support) serving to brace a structure.
antonyms: tiring
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbreɪsɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪsɪŋ
synonyms:
invigorating|refreshing|stimulating|energizing|exhilarating|enlivening|reviving|restorative|rejuvenating|revitalizing|vitalizing|rousing|fortifying|strengthening|healthy|healthful|health-giving|salubrious|beneficial|tonic|salutary|fresh|brisk|crisp|cool|keen|pick-me-up|inspiriting


word: BRACKET
russian_word: кронштейн
synonyms: parenthesis|brace|round bracket|square bracket|angle bracket|curly bracket
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbrakɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbrakɪt
example:
symbols are given in brackets|those in a high income bracket|with the March Madness tournament half the fun is filling out your bracket|a quick punch up the bracket

definition:
each of a pair of marks ( ) [ ] { } 〈 〉 used to enclose words or figures so as to separate them from the context.|a category of people or things that are similar or fall between specified limits.|a right-angled support attached to a wall for holding a shelf, lamp, or other object.|the distance between two artillery shots fired either side of the target to establish range.|a diagram representing the sequence of matches in a sports tournament, especially as used for making predictions about its outcome.|a person's nose or jaw.

origin:
late 16th century: from French braguette or Spanish bragueta ‘codpiece, bracket, corbel’, from Provençal braga, from Latin braca, (plural) bracae ‘breeches’.


word: BRACONID
russian_word: браконид
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrakənɪd
phonetics_text: ˈbrakənɪd
definition:
a small parasitic wasp of a family ( Braconidae ) which is related to the ichneumons. Unlike the latter, braconids lay numerous eggs in a single host.

origin:
late 19th century: from modern Latin Braconidae (plural), formed irregularly from Greek brakhus ‘short’.


word: BRADYKININ
russian_word: брадикинин
origin: 1940s: from Greek bradus ‘slow’ + kinēsis ‘motion’ + -in1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbradɪˈkʌɪnɪn
phonetics_text: ˌbradɪˈkʌɪnɪn
definition:
a compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues.


word: BRAE
russian_word: склон холма
example: a figure was spied struggling up the brae
definition: a steep bank or hillside.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: breɪ
phonetics_text: breɪ
origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse brá ‘eyelash’. Compare with brow1, in which a similar sense development occurred.


word: BRAG
russian_word: хвастаться
example: he bragged that he was sure of victory
definition: say something in a boastful manner.
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adjective
phonetic: braɡ
phonetics_text: braɡ
synonyms:
boast|crow|show off|swagger|swank|bluster|gloat|blow one's own trumpet|sing one's own praises|congratulate oneself|pat oneself on the back|preen oneself|give oneself airs|talk big|blow hard|lay it on thick|shoot one's mouth off|speak for Buncombe|skite|big-note oneself|vaunt|roister|hyperbolize|rodomontade|gasconade

origin:
Middle English (as an adjective in the sense ‘boastful’): of unknown origin (French braguer is recorded only later).


word: BRAGGART
russian_word: хвастун
example: braggart men
definition: a person who boasts about their achievements or possessions.
origin: late 16th century: from French bragard, from braguer ‘to brag’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbraɡət
phonetics_text: ˈbraɡət|ˈbraɡɑːt
synonyms:
boaster|brag|bragger|show-off|blusterer|trumpeter|swaggerer|poser|poseur|poseuse|peacock|egotist|self-publicist|blowhard|big mouth|big-head|bag of wind|windbag|gasbag|loudmouth|bull-shooter|swank|swanker|big-noter|showboat|skite|swankpot|blower|bouncer|shaker|puff|rodomont|braggadocio|gasconader|fanfaronade|attitudinizer|bullshitter


word: BRAHMANISM
russian_word: брахманизм
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɑːməˌnɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈbrɑːməˌnɪz(ə)m
definition:
the complex sacrificial religion that emerged in post-Vedic India ( c. 900 BC) under the influence of the dominant priesthood (Brahmans), an early stage in the development of Hinduism.


word: BRAID
russian_word: коса
example: a coat trimmed with gold braid|she wove her hair into a chic braid and coiled it into a bun
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: breɪd
phonetics_text: breɪd
definition:
threads of silk, cotton, or other material woven into a decorative band for edging or trimming garments.|a length of hair made up of three or more interlaced strands.

synonyms:
cord|cording|braiding|bullion|thread|twine|yarn|tape|binding|rickrack|ribbon|cordon|torsade|galloon|soutache|scrambled egg

origin:
Old English bregdan  ‘make a sudden movement’, also ‘interweave’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breien (verb).


word: BRAIL
russian_word: гитов
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: breɪl
phonetics_text: breɪl
definition:
small ropes that are led from the leech of a fore-and-aft sail to pulleys on the mast for temporarily furling it.

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French braiel, from medieval Latin bracale ‘girdle’, from braca ‘breeches’.


word: BRAILLE
russian_word: шрифт Брайля
example: she taught herself Braille
origin: mid 19th century: from the name of Louis Braille (see Braille, Louis).
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: breɪl
phonetics_text: breɪl
definition:
a form of written language for blind people, in which characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips.


word: BRAIN
russian_word: мозг
example: a brain tumour|I didn't have enough brains for the sciences
synonyms: cerebrum|cerebral matter|encephalon
origin: Old English brægen, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch brein .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: breɪn
phonetics_text: breɪn
definition:
an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating centre of sensation and intellectual and nervous activity.|intellectual capacity.


word: BRAINIAC
russian_word: умник
example: she's the original brainiac, a kid who completed high school at 14
definition: an exceptionally intelligent person.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪnɪak
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪnɪak
origin:
1970s: from the name of a supremely intelligent alien character in the Superman comic strip, probably from a blend of brain and maniac.


word: BRAINLESS
russian_word: безмозглый
example: a brainless bimbo
definition: stupid; very foolish.
antonyms: bright|intelligent|clever
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbreɪnləs
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪnləs
synonyms:
stupid|foolish|witless|unintelligent|ignorant|mindless|idiotic|imbecilic|imbecile|half-witted|simple-minded|silly|empty-headed|half-baked|dumb|brain-dead|moronic|cretinous|thick|thickheaded|dopey|dozy|birdbrained|pea-brained|pinheaded|dippy|lamebrained|dunderheaded|wooden-headed|divvy|as thick as two short planks|glaikit|dumb-ass|chowderheaded|dof|dotish


word: BRAINSTEM
russian_word: мозговой ствол
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪnstɛm
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪnstɛm
definition:
the central trunk of the mammalian brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, and continuing downwards to form the spinal cord.


word: BRAINWASH
russian_word: промывать мозги
example: people are brainwashed into believing family life is the best
synonyms: indoctrinate|condition|re-educate|persuade|propagandize|influence|inculcate|drill|pressurize
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbreɪnwɒʃ
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪnwɒʃ
definition:
pressurize (someone) into adopting radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible means.


word: BRAINY
russian_word: умный
example: a brainy discussion
definition: having or showing intelligence.
antonyms: stupid
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbreɪni
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪni
synonyms:
clever|intelligent|bright|brilliant|gifted|intellectual|erudite|well read|cultured|highbrow|academic|scholarly|cerebral|studious|bookish|bluestocking|smart|genius|swotty|whip-smart


word: BRAKE
russian_word: тормоз
example: he slammed on his brakes
origin: late 18th century: of unknown origin.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: breɪk
phonetics_text: breɪk
definition:
a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels.|another term for brake van.


word: BRAKEMAN
russian_word: тормозной кондуктор
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkmən
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkmən
definition:
a railway worker responsible for a train's brakes or for other duties such as those of a guard.|a person in charge of brakes, especially in a bobsleigh.


word: BRAMBLING
russian_word: юрок
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbramblɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbramblɪŋ
definition:
a northern Eurasian finch with a white rump, related to the chaffinch. The male has a black head and orange breast in summer.

origin:
mid 16th century: perhaps from or related to the obsolete German synonym Brämling, related to bramble, or a variant of brandling (because both are streaked).


word: BRAND
russian_word: марка
synonyms: make|line|label|marque|type|kind|sort|variety|trade name|trademark|proprietary name|logo|chop
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: brand
phonetics_text: brand
example:
a new brand of soap powder|the brand on a sheep identifies it as mine|he took two burning brands from the fire

definition:
a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.|an identifying mark burned on livestock or (in former times) criminals or slaves with a branding iron.|a piece of burning or smouldering wood.|a sword.

origin:
Old English brand  ‘burning’ (also in brand (sense 3 of the noun)), of Germanic origin; related to German Brand, also to burn1. The verb sense ‘mark with a hot iron’ dates from late Middle English, giving rise to the noun sense ‘a mark of ownership made by branding’ (mid 17th century), whence brand (sense 1 of the noun) (early 19th century).


word: BRANDISH
russian_word: размахивать
example: a man leaped out brandishing a knife
definition: wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
synonyms: flourish|wave|shake|wield|raise|hold aloft|swing|twirl|wag|swish|flap|display|flaunt|show off
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbrandɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈbrandɪʃ
origin:
Middle English: from Old French brandiss-, lengthened stem of brandir ; ultimately of Germanic origin and related to brand.


word: BRANDLING
russian_word: дождевой червь
origin: mid 17th century: from brand + -ling.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrandlɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbrandlɪŋ
definition:
a red earthworm with rings of a brighter colour, typically found in manure, and used as bait by anglers and in composting kitchen waste.


word: BRANKS
russian_word: паротит
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: braŋks
phonetics_text: braŋks
definition:
an instrument of punishment for a scolding woman, consisting of an iron framework for the head and a sharp metal gag for restraining the tongue.

origin:
mid 16th century: origin uncertain; compare with German Pranger ‘a pillory or bit for a horse’ and Dutch prang ‘a fetter’; also with late Middle English barnacle(s), denoting a powerful bit for restraining a horse.


word: BRANT
russian_word: казарка
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brant
phonetics_text: brant
definition:
a small goose with a mainly black head and neck, breeding in the arctic tundra of Eurasia and Canada; a brent goose.


word: BRASH
russian_word: дерзкий
example: he was brash, cocky, and arrogant
definition: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
antonyms: meek|diffident
origin: early 19th century (originally dialect); perhaps a form of rash1.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: braʃ
phonetics_text: braʃ
synonyms:
self-assertive|assertive|cocksure|full of oneself|self-confident|arrogant|thrusting|bold|as bold as brass|audacious|brazen|brazen-faced|forward|impudent|insolent|impertinent|rude|cheeky|cocky|pushy|brassy


word: BRAT
russian_word: отродье
example: she's been acting like a spoiled brat all evening
definition: a child, typically one that is badly behaved.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brat
phonetics_text: brat
synonyms:
badly behaved child|spoilt child|rascal|wretch|imp|whippersnapper|minx|chit|monster|superbrat|horror|hellion|jackanapes

origin:
mid 16th century: perhaps an abbreviation of synonymous Scots bratchet, from Old French brachet ‘hound, bitch’; or perhaps from dialect brat ‘rough garment, rag’, based on Old Irish bratt ‘cloak’.


word: BRATTICE
russian_word: перемычка
definition: a partition or shaft lining in a coal mine, typically made of wood or heavy cloth.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbratɪs
phonetics_text: ˈbratɪs
origin:
Middle English (denoting a temporary wooden gallery for use in a siege): from Old French bretesche, from medieval Latin britisca, from Old English brittisc ‘British’. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century.


word: BRAVADO
russian_word: бравада
example: he possesses none of the classic wheeler-dealer's casual bravado
definition: a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.
antonyms: modesty
origin: late 16th century: from Spanish bravada, from bravo ‘bold’ (see brave, -ado).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brəˈvɑːdəʊ
phonetics_text: brəˈvɑːdəʊ
synonyms:
boldness|bold manner|swagger|swaggering|bluster|swashbuckling|machismo|boasting|boastfulness|bragging|bombast|showing off|skite|braggadocio|rodomontade|fanfaronade|gasconade


word: BRAVE
russian_word: храбрый
example: a brave soldier
definition: ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
antonyms: cowardly|fearful
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: breɪv
phonetics_text: breɪv
synonyms:
courageous|plucky|fearless|valiant|valorous|intrepid|heroic|lionhearted|manful|macho|bold|daring|daredevil|adventurous|audacious|death-or-glory|undaunted|unflinching|unshrinking|unafraid|dauntless|indomitable|doughty|mettlesome|venturesome|stout-hearted|stout|spirited|gallant|stalwart|resolute|determined|rock-ribbed|game|gutsy|spunky|ballsy|have-a-go|venturous

origin:
late 15th century: from French, from Italian bravo ‘bold’ or Spanish bravo ‘courageous, untamed, savage’, based on Latin barbarus (see barbarous).


word: BRAVERY
russian_word: храбрость
example: perhaps I'll get a medal for bravery
definition: courageous behaviour or character.
antonyms: cowardice|fear
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪv(ə)ri
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪv(ə)ri
synonyms:
courage|courageousness|pluck|pluckiness|braveness|valour|fearlessness|intrepidity|intrepidness|nerve|daring|audacity|boldness|dauntlessness|doughtiness|stout-heartedness|hardihood|manfulness|heroism|gallantry|backbone|spine|spirit|spiritedness|mettle|determination|fortitude|resolve|resolution|guts|grit|spunk|gutsiness|gameness|bottle|ballsiness|moxie|cojones|sand|balls

origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘bravado’): from French braverie or Italian braveria ‘boldness’, based on Latin barbarus (see barbarous).


word: BRAVURA
russian_word: бравада
example: the recital ended with a blazing display of bravura
definition: great technical skill and brilliance shown in a performance or activity.
origin: mid 18th century: from Italian, from bravo ‘bold’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brəˈv(j)ʊərə
phonetics_text: brəˈv(j)ʊərə
synonyms:
virtuoso|magnificent|outstanding|exceptional|exceptionally good|excellent|superb|brilliant|dazzling|first-class|masterly|expert|out of this world|mean|ace|stellar|crack|A1|shit-hot


word: BRAWL
russian_word: скандалить
example: he'd got into a drunken brawl in a bar
definition: a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.
origin: late Middle English: perhaps ultimately imitative and related to bray1.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: brɔːl
phonetics_text: brɔːl
synonyms:
fight|fist fight|skirmish|scuffle|tussle|fracas|scrimmage|fray|melee|rumpus|altercation|wrangle|clash|free-for-all|scrum|brouhaha|commotion|uproar|fisticuffs|rough and tumble|donnybrook|affray|scrap|dust-up|set-to|shindy|punch-up|bust-up|ruck|bit of argy-bargy|afters|rammy|swedge|square go|roughhouse|brannigan|stoush|broil|bagarre


word: BRAWN
russian_word: мускулы
example: commando work required as much brain as brawn|a slice of brawn
antonyms: weakness|puniness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brɔːn
phonetics_text: brɔːn
definition:
physical strength in contrast to intelligence.|meat from a pig's or calf's head that is cooked and pressed in a pot with jelly.

synonyms:
physical strength|muscle|muscles|muscular strength|muscularity|brawniness|burliness|huskiness|robustness|toughness|powerfulness|might|mightiness|lustiness|beef|beefiness|thew

origin:
Middle English: from Old French braon ‘fleshy part of the leg’, of Germanic origin; related to German Braten ‘roast meat’.


word: BRAWNY
russian_word: мускулистый
example: a great brawny brute
definition: physically strong; muscular.
antonyms: scrawny|puny|weak
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbrɔːni
phonetics_text: ˈbrɔːni
synonyms:
strong|as strong as an ox|muscular|well muscled|muscly|muscle-bound|well built|powerfully built|powerful|mighty|Herculean|strapping|burly|robust|sturdy|husky|lusty|sinewy|well knit|rugged|bulky|hefty|meaty|solid|solidly built|beefy|hunky|hulking|ripped|shredded|buff|jacked|stalwart|thewy|stark


word: BRAY
russian_word: толочь
example: the mule uttered its insane bray
definition: the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: breɪ
phonetics_text: breɪ
origin:
Middle English: from Old French brait ‘a shriek’, braire ‘to cry’ (the original senses in English), perhaps ultimately of Celtic origin.


word: BRAZEN
russian_word: наглый
example: he went about his illegal business with a brazen assurance|brazen fire irons
definition: bold and without shame.|made of brass.
antonyms: timid|shy
origin: Old English bræsen ‘made of brass’, from bræs ‘brass’, of unknown ultimate origin.
part_of_speech: adjective|verb
phonetic: ˈbreɪz(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪz(ə)n
synonyms:
bold|shameless|as bold as brass|brazen-faced|forward|presumptuous|brash|immodest|unashamed|unabashed|unembarrassed|unblushing|defiant|impudent|insolent|impertinent|cheeky|pert|barefaced|blatant|flagrant|undisguised|brassy|pushy|saucy


word: BRAZIL
russian_word: Бразилия
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brəˈzɪl
phonetics_text: brəˈzɪl
definition:
a large three-sided nut with an edible kernel, several of which develop inside a large woody capsule borne by a South American forest tree.|hard red timber from which dye may be obtained.

origin:
Middle English (in Brazil2 (sense 2)): from medieval Latin brasilium . The South American country Brazil (see Brazil1) takes its name from the wood.


word: BREACH
russian_word: нарушение
example: a breach of confidence|a breach in the mountain wall
origin: Middle English: from Old French breche, ultimately of Germanic origin; related to break1.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: briːtʃ
phonetics_text: briːtʃ
definition:
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.|a gap in a wall, barrier, or defence, especially one made by an attacking army.

synonyms:
contravention|violation|breaking|non-observance|infringement|transgression|neglect|dereliction|failure to observe|non-compliance with|infraction|delict


word: BREADCRUMB
russian_word: хлебный мякиш
definition: a small fragment of bread.|a series of connected pieces of information or evidence.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɛdkrʌm
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛdkrʌm
example:
federal agents stood by in the hope that the trail of breadcrumbs would lead to a Mexican drug cartel

origin:
mid 18th century: from bread + crumb. breadcrumb (sense 2) is from the traditional story of Hansel and Gretel, who leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind them as they walk through a forest, intending to use them in order to retrace their steps.


word: BREADFRUIT
russian_word: хлебное дерево
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɛdfruːt
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛdfruːt
definition:
the large round starchy fruit of a tropical tree, which is used as a vegetable and sometimes to make a substitute for flour.|the large evergreen tree which bears breadfruit, which is widely cultivated on the islands of the Pacific and the Caribbean.|another term for bread tree.


word: BREADTH
russian_word: ширина
example: the boat measured 27 feet in breadth
definition: the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width.
synonyms: width|broadness|wideness|thickness|span|spread|diameter|beam
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brɛdθ
phonetics_text: brɛdθ|brɛtθ
origin:
early 16th century: from obsolete brede in the same (related to broad) + -th2, on the pattern of length .


word: BREAKABLE
russian_word: ломкий
example: breakable ornaments
definition: capable of breaking or being broken easily.
antonyms: unbreakable|shatterproof
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkəb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkəb(ə)l
synonyms:
fragile|delicate|easily broken|easily damaged|destructible|frangible|frail|flimsy|insubstantial|brittle|crumbly|friable


word: BREAKAWAY
russian_word: отрыв
example: rock was a breakaway from pop|a winning breakaway
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkəweɪ
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkəweɪ
definition:
a divergence or radical change from something established or long-standing.|a sudden attack or forward movement, especially in a race or a soccer game.


word: BREAKBEAT
russian_word: брейкбит
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkbiːt
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkbiːt
definition:
a sample of a syncopated drumbeat, usually repeated to form a rhythm used as a basis for dance music, hip-hop, etc.


word: BREAKDANCE
russian_word: брейк-данс
example: twenty years ago he was breakdancing on the streets of Sydney
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkˌdɑːns
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkˌdɑːns
definition:
perform an energetic and acrobatic style of street dancing, typically to hip-hop or funk music, developed by black people in the US.


word: BREAKDANCING
russian_word: брейк-данс
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkˌdɑːnsɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkˌdɑːnsɪŋ
definition:
an energetic style of dance typically performed to hip-hop music, characterized by stylized footwork and acrobatic or athletic movements. It originated among African-Americans and Latinos in New York City during the 1970s.


word: BREAKDOWN
russian_word: разбивка
synonyms: malfunction|failure|seizing up|crash|conking out
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkdaʊn
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkdaʊn
example:
breakdowns could totally disrupt production|a breakdown in military discipline|the breakdown of ammonia to nitrites

definition:
a mechanical failure.|a failure of a relationship or system.|the chemical or physical decomposition of something.


word: BREAK DOWN
russian_word: терпеть неудачу
example:
his van broke down|pay negotiations with management broke down|they had to get the police to break the door down|each tutorial is broken down into more manageable units|almost every natural substance can be broken down by bacteria

definition:
(of a machine or motor vehicle) suddenly cease to function.|(of a relationship, agreement, or process) cease to continue; collapse.|demolish a door or other barrier.|separate something into a number of parts.|convert a substance into simpler compounds by chemical action.

synonyms:
stop working|cease to work/function|go wrong|seize up|give out|develop a fault|conk out|go kaput|go on the blink|die|give up the ghost|go phut|have had it|pack up


word: BREAKER
russian_word: выключатель
example: a rule-breaker
synonyms: wave|roller|comber|white horse|white cap|bombora|boomer|kahuna|billow
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkə
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkə
definition:
a heavy sea wave that breaks into white foam on the shore.|a person or thing that breaks something.|a person who interrupts a conversation on a Citizens' Band radio channel, indicating that they wish to transmit a message.|a break dancer.


word: BREAKNECK
russian_word: головокружительный
example: he drove at breakneck speed
definition: dangerously or extremely fast.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbreɪknɛk
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪknɛk
synonyms:
extremely fast|high-speed|lightning|whirlwind|rapid|speedy|dangerously fast|reckless|dangerous|excessive|precipitate|headlong|at full speed|at full tilt|at full pelt|flat out|ventre à terre|hell for leather|at a lick|like the wind|like a bat out of hell|like a bomb|like greased lightning|like the clappers|at a rate of knots|like billy-o


word: BREAK OFF
russian_word: отламываться
synonyms: snap off|pull off|sever|detach|separate|dissever
example:
Tucker broke off a piece of bread|she broke off, stifling a sob|Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations

definition:
remove something from a larger unit or whole.|abruptly stop talking.|abruptly end or discontinue something.


word: BREAK OUT
russian_word: разражаться
synonyms: flare up|start/begin suddenly|erupt|burst out|blow up|set in
example:
forest fires have broken out across Indonesia|a prisoner broke out of his cell|it was time to break out the champagne|if your skin breaks out from the repellent, wash it off with mild soap

definition:
(of war, fighting, or similarly undesirable things) start suddenly.|escape.|open and start using something.|(of a person's skin) become inflamed or affected by spots.


word: BREAKTHROUGH
russian_word: прорыв
example: a major breakthrough in DNA research
definition: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
antonyms: setback
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbreɪkθruː
phonetics_text: ˈbreɪkθruː
synonyms:
advance|development|step forward|leap forward|quantum leap|step in the right direction|success|discovery|find|improvement|innovation|revolution|progress|headway|advancement


word: BREAM
russian_word: лещ
definition: a greenish-bronze deep-bodied freshwater fish native to Europe.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: briːm
phonetics_text: briːm
origin:
late Middle English: from Old French bresme, of Germanic origin; related to German Brachsen, Brassen .


word: BREAST
russian_word: грудь
origin: Old English brēost, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch borst and German Brust .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: brɛst
phonetics_text: brɛst
example:
Caroline crossed her arms over her breasts|wild feelings of frustration were rising up in his breast

definition:
either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body which secrete milk after childbirth.|a person's chest, especially when regarded as the seat of the emotions.

synonyms:
mammary gland|mamma|bosom(s)|bust|chest|boobs|knockers|boobies|bazookas|melons|jubblies|bubbies|orbs|globes|bristols|charlies|baps|bazooms|casabas|chi-chis|norks|dugs|paps|embonpoint|tits|titties|jugs|hooters|cans


word: BREASTPLATE
russian_word: нагрудный знак
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɛs(t)pleɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛs(t)pleɪt
definition:
a piece of armour covering the chest.|a set of straps attached to the front of a saddle, which pass across the horse's chest and prevent the saddle slipping backward.


word: BREASTSTROKE
russian_word: брасс
example: the breaststroke is one of the most difficult strokes
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɛs(t)strəʊk
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛs(t)strəʊk
definition:
a swimming stroke in which the arms are pushed forwards and then swept back in a circular movement, while the legs are tucked in towards the body and then kicked out in a corresponding movement.


word: BREATHER
russian_word: сапун
example: a heavy breather|let's take a breather|a cask breather
synonyms: break|rest|pause|interval|respite|breathing space|lull|recess|time out|stop|halt
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbriːðə
phonetics_text: ˈbriːðə
definition:
a person or animal that breathes in a particular way.|a brief pause for rest.|a vent or valve to release pressure or to allow air to move freely around something.


word: BREATHLESS
russian_word: запыхавшийся
example: the climb left me breathless|the warm breathless air
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbrɛθləs
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛθləs
definition:
gasping for breath, typically due to exertion.|(of the air) not stirred by any wind or breeze; stiflingly still.

synonyms:
out of breath|panting|puffing|gasping (for breath)|huffing and puffing|puffing and blowing|puffed|puffed out|gulping (for breath)|wheezing|wheezy|choking|winded|short of breath|short-winded|exhausted|tired out|out of puff


word: BREATHTAKING
russian_word: захватывающий
example: the scene was one of breathtaking beauty
definition: astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breath away.
antonyms: unimpressive
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ
synonyms:
spectacular|magnificent|wonderful|awe-inspiring|awesome|astounding|astonishing|amazing|stunning|stupendous|incredible|thrilling|exciting|sensational|out of this world|fabulous|fantastic|amazeballs|wondrous


word: BRECCIA
russian_word: брекчия
example: copious quantities of breccia
definition: rock consisting of angular fragments of stones cemented by finer calcareous material.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɛtʃə
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛtʃə|ˈbrɛtʃɪə
origin:
late 18th century: from Italian, literally ‘gravel’, ultimately of Germanic origin and related to break1.


word: BREED
russian_word: разводить
example: toads are said to return to the pond of their birth to breed
definition: (of animals) mate and then produce offspring.
synonyms: reproduce|produce offspring|procreate|bear young|multiply|propagate|mate|beget offspring
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: briːd
phonetics_text: briːd
origin:
Old English brēdan  ‘produce (offspring), bear (a child)’, of Germanic origin; related to German brüten, also to brood.


word: BREEDING
russian_word: разведение
antonyms: bad manners|vulgarity
synonyms: reproduction|reproducing|procreation|multiplying|propagation|mating|rearing|raising|nurturing
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbriːdɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbriːdɪŋ
example:
the flooding of the rivers is a trigger for breeding to start|that's the kind of modesty you get from good breeding

definition:
the mating and production of offspring by animals.|the good manners regarded as characteristic of the aristocracy and conferred by heredity.


word: BREEZE
russian_word: ветер
example: tantalizing cooking smells wafted on the evening breeze|travelling through London was a breeze
definition: a gentle wind.|a thing that is easy to do or accomplish.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: briːz
phonetics_text: briːz
synonyms:
gentle wind|breath of wind|puff of air|current of air|flurry of air|gust|blow|light air|zephyr|cat's paw

origin:
mid 16th century: probably from Old Spanish and Portuguese briza ‘NE wind’ (the original sense in English).


word: BREMSSTRAHLUNG
russian_word: тормозное излучение
example: bremsstrahlung radiation
origin: 1940s: from German, from bremsen ‘to brake’ + Strahlung ‘radiation’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɛmzˌʃtrɑːlʊŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛmzˌʃtrɑːlʊŋ
definition:
electromagnetic radiation produced by the acceleration or especially the deceleration of a charged particle after passing through the electric and magnetic fields of a nucleus.


word: BREN
russian_word: Брен
definition: a lightweight quick-firing machine gun used by the Allied forces in the Second World War.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brɛn
phonetics_text: brɛn
origin:
1930s: blend of Brno (a town in the Czech Republic where it was originally made) and Enfield in England (site of the Royal Small Arms Factory where it was later made).


word: BRETON
russian_word: бретонец
origin: from Old French, ‘Briton’.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈbrɛt(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛt(ə)n
definition:
a native of Brittany.|the Celtic language of Brittany, derived from Cornish. It has around 500,000 speakers.


word: BREVE
russian_word: бревис
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: briːv
phonetics_text: briːv
definition:
a note, rarely used in modern music, having the time value of two semibreves, and represented as a semibreve with two short bars either side, or as a square.|a written or printed mark (˘) indicating a short or unstressed vowel.|an authoritative letter from a pope or monarch.

origin:
Middle English: variant of brief. In the musical sense, the term was originally used in a series where a long was of greater time value than a breve .


word: BREVITY
russian_word: краткость
example: the staff will edit manuscripts with a view to brevity and clarity
definition: concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
antonyms: long-windedness|verbosity
origin: late 15th century: from Old French brievete, from Latin brevitas, from brevis ‘brief’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɛvɪti
phonetics_text: ˈbrɛvɪti
synonyms:
conciseness|concision|succinctness|economy of language|compendiousness|shortness|briefness|pithiness|pith|incisiveness|crispness|compactness|compression|laconicism|terseness|pointedness|curtness|abruptness|brachylogy


word: BREW
russian_word: варево
synonyms: ferment|make
origin: Old English brēowan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch brouwen and German brauen .
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: bruː
phonetics_text: bruː
example:
within five years the company will brew as much beer in China as in Australia|I've just brewed some coffee|there was more trouble brewing as the miners went on strike

definition:
make (beer) by soaking, boiling, and fermentation.|make (tea or coffee) by mixing it with hot water.|(of an unwelcome event or situation) begin to develop.


word: BRIBE
russian_word: взятка
example: they attempted to bribe opponents into losing
definition: dishonestly persuade (someone) to act in one's favour by a gift of money or other inducement.
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: brʌɪb
phonetics_text: brʌɪb
synonyms:
buy off|pay off|suborn|give an inducement to|corrupt|grease someone's palm|give someone a backhander|give someone a sweetener|keep someone sweet|get at|fix|square|nobble

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French briber, brimber ‘beg’, of unknown origin. The original sense was ‘rob, extort’, hence (as a noun) ‘theft, stolen goods’, also ‘money extorted or demanded for favours’, later ‘offer money as an inducement’ (early 16th century).


word: BRICK
russian_word: кирпич
example: I had one of those Motorola bricks as my first cell phone|‘You are really a brick, Vi,’ Gloria said
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: brɪk
phonetics_text: brɪk
definition:
a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building.|a large and relatively heavy mobile phone, typically an early model with limited functionality.|a generous, helpful, and reliable person.

origin:
late Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch bricke, brike ; probably reinforced by Old French brique ; of unknown ultimate origin.


word: BRIDAL
russian_word: свадебный
example: her white bridal gown
definition: of or concerning a bride or a newly married couple.
synonyms: nuptial|wedding|marriage|matrimonial|marital|connubial|conjugal|hymeneal|epithalamic
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbrʌɪd(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌɪd(ə)l
origin:
late Middle English: from Old English brȳd-ealu  ‘wedding feast’, from brȳd  ‘bride’ + ealu ‘ale-drinking’. Since the late 16th century, the word has been associated with adjectives ending in -al.


word: BRIDESMAID
russian_word: подружка невесты
example: her sister asked her to be chief bridesmaid
origin: late 18th century: alteration of earlier bridemaid .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrʌɪdzmeɪd
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌɪdzmeɪd
definition:
a girl or woman, usually one of several, who accompanies a bride on her wedding day.|a person who never attains a desire or goal.


word: BRIDEWELL
russian_word: исправительный дом
definition: a prison or reform school for petty offenders.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrʌɪdw(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌɪdw(ə)l
origin:
mid 16th century: named after St Bride's Well in the City of London, near which such a building stood.


word: BRIDGE
russian_word: мост
synonyms: viaduct|aqueduct|overpass|flyover|way over
origin: Old English brycg (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch brug and German Brücke .
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: brɪdʒ
phonetics_text: brɪdʒ
example:
a bridge across the River Thames|Talbot stepped across the two gunwales and made his way up to the bridge|he pushed his spectacles further up the bridge of his nose|ebony bridges and fingerboards

definition:
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle.|the elevated, enclosed platform on a ship from which the captain and officers direct operations.|the upper bony part of a person's nose.|a partial denture supported by natural teeth on either side.|the part of a stringed instrument over which the strings are stretched.|a bridge passage or middle eight.|the support for the tip of a billiard cue formed by the hand.|an electric circuit with two branches across which a detector or load is connected, used to measure resistance or other property by equalizing the potential across the two ends of a detector, or to rectify an alternating voltage or current.


word: BRIDLE
russian_word: уздечка
example: grooms came at once to take the bridles
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbrʌɪd(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌɪd(ə)l
definition:
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached.

origin:
Old English brīdel (noun), brīdlian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breidel (noun). bridle (sense 2 of the verb) use is from the action of a horse when reined in.


word: BRIEF
russian_word: краткий
example: the president made a brief working visit to Moscow|a pair of extremely brief black shorts
antonyms: long
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: briːf
phonetics_text: briːf
definition:
of short duration; not lasting for long.|(of a piece of clothing) not covering much of the body; scanty.

synonyms:
short|flying|fleeting|hasty|hurried|quick|cursory|perfunctory|temporary|short-lived|momentary|passing|transient|transitory|impermanent|fading|ephemeral|evanescent|fugitive|quickie|fugacious

origin:
Middle English: from Old French brief, from Latin brevis ‘short’. The noun is via late Latin breve ‘note, dispatch’, hence ‘an official letter’.


word: BRIG
russian_word: бриг
origin: early 18th century: abbreviation of brigantine (the original sense).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brɪɡ
phonetics_text: brɪɡ
definition:
a two-masted square-rigged ship, typically having an additional lower fore-and-aft sail on the gaff and a boom to the mainmast.|a prison, especially on a warship.


word: BRIGADE
russian_word: бригада
example: he commanded a brigade of 3,000 men
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: brɪˈɡeɪd
phonetics_text: brɪˈɡeɪd
definition:
a subdivision of an army, typically consisting of a small number of infantry battalions and/or other units and forming part of a division.

synonyms:
unit|contingent|battalion|regiment|garrison|division|squadron|company|platoon|section|detachment|legion|corps|troop|cohort

origin:
mid 17th century: from French, from Italian brigata ‘company’, from brigare ‘contend’, from briga ‘strife’.


word: BRIGAND
russian_word: разбойник
definition: a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɪɡ(ə)nd
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪɡ(ə)nd
synonyms:
bandit|robber|outlaw|ruffian|desperado|plunderer|marauder|raider|pillager|highwayman|criminal|thug|gangster|pirate|freebooter|dacoit|holdupper|cateran|mosstrooper|reaver

origin:
late Middle English (also denoting an irregular foot soldier): from Old French, from Italian brigante, literally ‘(person) contending’, from brigare ‘contend’ (see brigade).


word: BRIGHT
russian_word: яркий
antonyms: dark|dull
origin: Old English beorht, of Germanic origin.
part_of_speech: adjective|adverb|noun
phonetic: brʌɪt
phonetics_text: brʌɪt
example:
the sun was dazzlingly bright|a bright idea|at breakfast she would be persistently bright and chirpy|her voice is fresh and bright

definition:
giving out or reflecting much light; shining.|intelligent and quick-witted.|cheerful and lively.|(of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched.

synonyms:
shining|light|brilliant|vivid|blazing|dazzling|beaming|intense|glaring|sparkling|flashing|glittering|scintillating|gleaming|glowing|aglow|twinkling|flickering|glistening|shimmering|illuminated|lit|lighted|ablaze|luminous|luminescent|radiant|incandescent|phosphorescent|fluorescent|shiny|lustrous|glossy|sheeny|polished|varnished|irradiant|lucent|effulgent|refulgent|fulgent|lucid|glistering|coruscating|lambent|fulgurant|fulgurating|fulgurous


word: BRIGHTEN
russian_word: просиять
example: most of the country should brighten up later
definition: make or become more light.
origin: Old English (ge)beorhtnian .
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbrʌɪt(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌɪt(ə)n
synonyms:
make/become bright|make/become brighter|light up|lighten|throw/cast/shed light on|illuminate|illumine|irradiate


word: BRILLIANCE
russian_word: блеск
definition: intense brightness of light.|exceptional talent or intelligence.
antonyms: darkness|gloom
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɪlj(ə)ns
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪlj(ə)ns
example:
the nights were dark, lit only by the brilliance of Aegean stars|he's played the stock market with great brilliance

synonyms:
brightness|vividness|intensity|sparkle|flash|flashing|glitter|glittering|glow|blaze|beam|dazzle|luminosity|lustre|radiance|resplendence|effulgence|refulgence


word: BRILLIANT
russian_word: блестящий
definition: (of light or colour) very bright.|exceptionally clever or talented.|excellent; marvellous.
antonyms: dark|gloomy|dull
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt
example:
brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene|he was quite brilliant and was promoted almost at once|we had a brilliant time

synonyms:
bright|shining|blazing|dazzling|light|vivid|intense|ablaze|beaming|gleaming|glaring|luminous|lustrous|luminescent|radiant|incandescent|phosphorescent|scintillating|resplendent|irradiant|lucent|effulgent|refulgent|fulgent|lucid|glistering|coruscating|lambent|fulgurant|fulgurating|fulgurous

origin:
late 17th century: from French brillant ‘shining’, present participle of briller, from Italian brillare, probably from Latin beryllus (see beryl).


word: BRILLIANTINE
russian_word: бриллиантин
origin: late 19th century: from French brillantine, from brillant ‘shining’ (see brilliant).
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɪlj(ə)ntiːn
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪlj(ə)ntiːn
definition:
scented oil used on men's hair to make it look glossy.|shiny dress fabric made from cotton and mohair or cotton and worsted.


word: BRIM
russian_word: край
example: a soft hat with a turned-up brim|he filled her glass to the brim
synonyms: peak|visor|bill|projection|shield|shade
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: brɪm
phonetics_text: brɪm
definition:
the projecting edge at the bottom of a hat.|the upper edge or lip of a cup, bowl, or other container.

origin:
Middle English (denoting the edge of the sea or other body of water): perhaps related to German Bräme ‘trimming’.


word: BRIMFUL
russian_word: полный до краев
example: a jug brimful of custard
definition: filled with something to the point of overflowing.
antonyms: empty
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbrɪmf(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪmf(ə)l
synonyms:
brimming|full|filled|filled up|filled/full to the brim|filled to capacity|overfull|running over|replete|loaded|overloaded|stuffed|chock-full|chock-a-block|bursting|teeming|seething|abounding|flush|full to the gunwales


word: BRINDLE
russian_word: пятнистый
example: coat colours included red, brindle, and yellowish cream
definition: a brownish or tawny colour of animal fur, with streaks of other colour.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: ˈbrɪnd(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪnd(ə)l
origin:
late 17th century: back-formation from brindled, alteration of Middle English brinded, probably of Scandinavian origin.


word: BRING
russian_word: приносить
antonyms: follow
origin: Old English bringan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch brengen and German bringen .
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: brɪŋ
phonetics_text: brɪŋ
example:
she brought Luke home from hospital|it was an economic policy that would have brought the country to bankruptcy|charges should be brought against them|she could not bring herself to mention it

definition:
take or go with (someone or something) to a place.|cause (someone or something) to be in a particular state or condition.|initiate (legal action) against someone.|force oneself to do something unpleasant.

synonyms:
conduct|escort|guide|lead|usher|show|show someone the way|lead the way|pilot|accompany|shepherd|herd|drive|convoy|see|help|assist


word: BRING ABOUT
russian_word: быть причиной
example: she brought about a revolution in psychoanalysis|he brought the ship about in a stylish tack
definition: cause something to happen.|cause a ship to head in a different direction.
synonyms:
cause|create|produce|give rise to|achieve|result in|lead to|effect|provoke|call forth|occasion|bring to pass|generate|originate|engender|precipitate|wreak|kindle|effectuate


word: BRING BACK
russian_word: напоминать
definition: reintroduce something.|cause something to return to the mind.
antonyms: abolish
example:
bringing back capital punishment would solve nothing|the smell of the tiny church brought back every memory of my childhood

synonyms:
reintroduce|re-establish|reinstall|reinstate|reinstitute|relaunch|revive|resuscitate|resurrect|breathe new life into


word: BRING DOWN
russian_word: снижать
antonyms: cheer up
synonyms: overthrow|depose|oust|unseat|overturn|topple|cause to fall|pull down|lay low
example:
Civil War in England eventually brought down the King|she was in such a good mood I couldn't bear to bring her down

definition:
cause someone to lose power.|make someone unhappy or depressed.|cause an aircraft or bird to fall from the sky by shooting it.


word: BRING IN
russian_word: приносить
example:
we have brought in reforms to ensure we have a fair system|the jury brought in a unanimous verdict|their fundraising efforts have brought in more than $1 million

definition:
introduce a new law or product.|(of a jury) give a decision in court.|make or earn a particular amount of money.

synonyms:
introduce|launch|inaugurate|initiate|put in place|institute|usher in|propose|suggest|submit|present|move|moot|file|lodge


word: BRING OFF
russian_word: успешно выполнять
example: a good omelette is very hard to bring off
definition: achieve something successfully.|give someone or oneself an orgasm.
antonyms: fail in/at
synonyms:
achieve|accomplish|bring about|succeed in|pull off|carry off|carry through|manage|carry out|execute|realize|perform|discharge|complete|finish|consummate|conclude|attain|engineer|effectuate


word: BRING ON
russian_word: навлекать
example:
ulcers are not brought on by a rich diet|Mr Eden thought well of him, and was bringing him on|Kevin's track record and experience make him a great fit, and I'm thrilled the board has brought him on to lead their efforts

definition:
cause something, typically something unpleasant, to occur.|encourage someone who is learning something to develop or improve.|engage someone to perform a task or assume a role.|(of the weather) promote the growth of crops.

synonyms:
cause|be the cause of|make happen|bring about|give rise to|begin|create|produce|originate|occasion|effect|engender|spawn|lead to|result in|precipitate|provoke|trigger (off)|spark (off)|touch off|stir up|whip up|induce|foster|enkindle|effectuate


word: BRING OUT
russian_word: вывезти
antonyms: cover up|play down
example:
the magazine will also be bringing out a book in November to celebrate its 40th anniversary|the shawl brings out the colour of your eyes|she needs friends to bring her out of herself

definition:
produce and launch a new product or publication.|make something more evident; emphasize something.|make someone feel more confident.

synonyms:
launch|establish|begin|start|found|set up|open|get going|get under way|initiate|instigate|institute|inaugurate|market|publish|print|issue|produce|churn out|kick off


word: BRING ROUND
russian_word: приводить в сознание
definition: restore someone to consciousness.|persuade someone to agree to something.
antonyms: knock out
synonyms: wake up|return to consciousness|rouse|arouse|bring to
example:
she administered artificial respiration and brought him round|she's not keen, but I think I can bring her round


word: BRING UP
russian_word: ставить на якорь
example:
she was partly brought up by her maternal grandparents|she tried repeatedly to bring up the subject of money|fortunately I brought up the poison

definition:
look after a child until it is an adult.|raise a matter for discussion or consideration.|vomit something.|(of a ship) come to a stop.

synonyms:
rear|raise|care for|take care of|look after|nurture|provide for|develop|mother|parent|foster|breed|educate|train|instruct


word: BRINK
russian_word: край
example: the brink of the cliffs
definition: the extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body or water.
antonyms: middle
origin: Middle English: of Scandinavian origin.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brɪŋk
phonetics_text: brɪŋk
synonyms:
edge|verge|margin|rim|lip|extremity|border|boundary|fringe|perimeter|circumference|periphery|limit|limits|bound|bounds|marge|bourn|skirt


word: BRINKMANSHIP
russian_word: балансирование на грани войны
example: in any game of brinkmanship, it is possible that one side will collapse suddenly
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɪŋkmənʃɪp
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪŋkmənʃɪp
definition:
the art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics.


word: BRIOCHE
russian_word: булочки
example: she ate a brioche and drank milky coffee
definition: a light sweet yeast bread typically in the form of a small round roll.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: briːˈɒʃ
phonetics_text: briːˈɒʃ|ˈbriːɒʃ
origin:
French, from Norman French brier, synonym of broyer, literally ‘split up into very small pieces by pressure’.


word: BRISK
russian_word: оживленный
example: a good brisk walk
definition: active and energetic.
antonyms: sluggish|slow|quiet
origin: late 16th century: probably from French brusque (see brusque).
part_of_speech: adjective|verb
phonetic: brɪsk
phonetics_text: brɪsk
synonyms:
quick|rapid|fast|swift|speedy|fleet-footed|hasty|hurried|urgent|energetic|lively|vigorous|sharp|agile|nimble|spry|sprightly|spirited|nippy|snappy|alacritous|busy|bustling|active|vibrant|hectic|good


word: BRISTLY
russian_word: щетинистый
example: he washed his bristly black hair
definition: (of hair or foliage) having a stiff and prickly texture.
antonyms: smooth|clean-shaven
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbrɪsli
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪsli
synonyms:
prickly|spiky|spiked|thorny|scratchy|stiff|briary|brambly|stubbly|hairy|fuzzy|unshaven|whiskered|whiskery|bewhiskered|bearded|hirsute|rough|coarse|hispid


word: BRITISH
russian_word: английский
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: ˈbrɪtɪʃ
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪtɪʃ
definition:
relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or language.|of the British Commonwealth or (formerly) the British Empire.

origin:
Old English Brettisc  ‘relating to the ancient Britons’, from Bret  ‘Briton’, from Latin Britto, or its Celtic equivalent.


word: BRITON
russian_word: британец
origin: from Old French Breton, from Latin Britto, Britton-, or its Celtic equivalent.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɪt(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbrɪt(ə)n
definition:
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain, or a person of British descent.|a Celtic inhabitant of southern Britain before and during Roman times.


word: BROAD
russian_word: широкий
antonyms: narrow
synonyms: wide|large|big
origin: Old English brād, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breed and German breit .
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: brɔːd
phonetics_text: brɔːd
example:
a broad staircase|the company has a broad range of experience|a broad outline of the legal framework for pension schemes|the broad humour has been toned down|the words had a distinct tang of broad Lancashire

definition:
having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide.|covering a large number and wide scope of subjects.|general; without detail.|somewhat coarse and indecent.|(of a regional accent) very noticeable and strong.


word: BROADBAND
russian_word: широкополосный
example: it's important to have a firewall if you have broadband
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɔːdband
phonetics_text: ˈbrɔːdband
definition:
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies, which enables a large number of messages to be communicated simultaneously.


word: BROADBILL
russian_word: Рогоклюва
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɔːdbɪl
phonetics_text: ˈbrɔːdbɪl
definition:
a small, colourful bird of the Old World tropics, with a stocky body, a large head, and a flattened bill with a wide gape.|a bird with a broad bill, especially a duck such as the shoveler or the scaup.


word: BROADCAST
russian_word: вещать
part_of_speech: verb|noun|adjective|adverb
phonetic: ˈbrɔːdkɑːst
phonetics_text: ˈbrɔːdkɑːst
example:
the announcement was broadcast live|the second method is to broadcast the seeds together with not more than 1 kg to the acre of rapeseed

definition:
transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television.|scatter (seeds) by hand or machine rather than placing in drills or rows.

synonyms:
transmit|relay|air|beam|send/put out|put on the air/airwaves|show|screen|televise|telecast|videocast|podcast|live-stream

origin:
mid 18th century (in the sense ‘sown by scattering’): from broad + the past participle of cast1. Senses relating to radio and television date from the early 20th century.


word: BROADCLOTH
russian_word: шелковая ткань в рубчик
example: his green broadcloth jacket
definition: clothing fabric of fine twilled wool or worsted, or plain-woven cotton.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɔːdklɒθ
phonetics_text: ˈbrɔːdklɒθ
origin:
late Middle English: originally denoting cloth made 72 inches wide, as opposed to ‘strait’ cloth, 36 inches wide. The term now implies quality rather than width.


word: BROADEN
russian_word: расширять
example: her smile broadened
definition: become larger in distance from side to side; widen.
antonyms: narrow
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbrɔːd(ə)n
phonetics_text: ˈbrɔːd(ə)n
synonyms:
widen|become/make broader|become/make wider|expand|fill out|stretch (out)|draw out|spread out|deepen|thicken


word: BROADLY
russian_word: широко
example: the climate is broadly similar in the two regions|he was grinning broadly
definition: in general and without considering minor details.|widely and openly.
antonyms: exactly
part_of_speech: adverb
phonetic: ˈbrɔːdli
phonetics_text: ˈbrɔːdli
synonyms:
in general|on the whole|as a rule|in the main|mainly|predominantly|loosely|roughly|approximately|chiefly|commonly|usually


word: BROAD-MINDED
russian_word: либеральный
example: a broad-minded approach to religion
definition: tolerant or liberal in one's views and reactions; not easily offended.
antonyms: narrow-minded|intolerant
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: brɔːdˈmʌɪndɪd
phonetics_text: brɔːdˈmʌɪndɪd
synonyms:
liberal|tolerant|open-minded|forbearing|indulgent|receptive|progressive|freethinking|permissive|libertarian|unshockable|unprejudiced|unbiased|unbigoted|impartial|undogmatic|catholic|flexible|dispassionate|just|fair


word: BROADSIDE
russian_word: бортовой залп
example: he launched a broadside against the economic reforms|a broadside of Lee's farewell address
part_of_speech: noun|adverb|verb
phonetic: ˈbrɔːdsʌɪd
phonetics_text: ˈbrɔːdsʌɪd
definition:
a fierce verbal attack.|a firing of all the guns from one side of a warship.|a sheet of paper printed on one side only, forming one large page.

synonyms:
criticism|censure|denunciation|harangue|rant|polemic|diatribe|tirade|philippic|attack|assault|onslaught|abuse|battering|flak|brickbat|slating


word: BROCHURE
russian_word: брошюра
example: a holiday brochure
definition: a small book or magazine containing pictures and information about a product or service.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrəʊʃə
phonetics_text: ˈbrəʊʃə|brɒˈʃʊə
synonyms:
pamphlet|booklet|prospectus|catalogue|leaflet|handbill|handout|bill|circular|flyer|notice|advertisement|mailer|folder

origin:
mid 18th century: from French, literally ‘something stitched’, from brocher ‘to stitch’ (see broach1).


word: BROCK
russian_word: барсук
definition: a name for a badger.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brɒk
phonetics_text: brɒk
origin:
Old English brocc, broc, of Celtic origin; related to Welsh and Cornish broch, Irish and Scottish Gaelic broc, and Breton broc'h .


word: BROCKET
russian_word: двухгодовалый олень
definition: a small deer with short straight antlers, found in Central and South America.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɒkɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbrɒkɪt
origin:
late Middle English (denoting any red deer stag in its second year, with straight antlers): from Anglo-Norman French broquet, diminutive of broque, variant of broche (see brooch). The current sense dates from the mid 19th century.


word: BROKEN-HEARTED
russian_word: убитый горем
example: the woman they left behind is broken-hearted
definition: overwhelmed by grief or disappointment.
antonyms: happy
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˌbrəʊk(ə)nˈhɑːtɪd
phonetics_text: ˌbrəʊk(ə)nˈhɑːtɪd
synonyms:
heartbroken|grief-stricken|desolate|despairing|devastated|inconsolable|miserable|depressed|melancholy|wretched|sorrowful|sorrowing|mourning|forlorn|heavy-hearted|woeful|doleful|downcast|bowed down|cast down|crestfallen|woebegone|morose|gloomy|glum|sad|cheerless|down|down in the mouth|shattered|choked|dolorous|heartsick


word: BROKER
russian_word: брокер
example: the centralized lenders operate through brokers
definition: a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbrəʊkə
phonetics_text: ˈbrəʊkə
synonyms:
dealer|broker-dealer|agent|negotiator|trafficker|middleman|intermediary|mediator|factor|trustee|liaison|representative|go-between|stockbroker|insurance broker|interdealer broker|rep|scrivener

origin:
Middle English (denoting a retailer or pedlar): from Anglo-Norman French brocour, of unknown ultimate origin.


word: BROMELIAD
russian_word: бромелиевых
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brəˈmiːlɪad
phonetics_text: brəˈmiːlɪad
definition:
a plant of tropical and subtropical America, typically having short stems with rosettes of stiff, spiny leaves. Some kinds are epiphytic and many are cultivated as pot plants.

origin:
mid 19th century: from modern Latin Bromelia (named by Linnaeus after Olaf Bromel (1639–1705), Swedish botanist) + -ad1.


word: BROMINATED
russian_word: бромируют
example: brominated flame retardants
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbrəʊmɪneɪtɪd
phonetics_text: ˈbrəʊmɪneɪtɪd
definition:
treated with bromine.|(of a compound or molecule) having had one or more bromine atoms introduced, typically in place of hydrogen.


word: BROMINE
russian_word: бром
origin: early 19th century: from French brome, from Greek brōmos ‘a stink’, + -ine4.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrəʊmiːn
phonetics_text: ˈbrəʊmiːn
definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 35, a dark red fuming toxic liquid with a choking, irritating smell. It is a member of the halogen group and occurs chiefly in the form of salts in seawater and brines.


word: BROMOCRIPTINE
russian_word: бромокриптин
origin: 1970s: from bromo- + ergocryptine (an ergot alkaloid, from ergot + Greek kruptos ‘hidden’) + -ine4.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbrəʊməʊˈkrɪptiːn
phonetics_text: ˌbrəʊməʊˈkrɪptiːn
definition:
a drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism, galactorrhoea, and other conditions. It is a synthetic analogue of the ergot alkaloids and stimulates the dopaminergic receptors of the brain, inhibiting the release of prolactin.


word: BRONCHIECTASIS
russian_word: бронхоэктазия
definition: abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbrɒŋkɪˈɛktəsɪs
phonetics_text: ˌbrɒŋkɪˈɛktəsɪs
origin:
late 19th century: from Greek bronkhia (denoting the branches of the main bronchi) + ektasis ‘dilatation’.


word: BRONCHIOLE
russian_word: бронхиола
definition: any of the minute branches into which a bronchus divides.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɒŋkɪəʊl
phonetics_text: ˈbrɒŋkɪəʊl
origin:
mid 19th century: from modern Latin bronchiolus, bronchiolum, diminutives of late Latin bronchia, denoting the branches of the main bronchi.


word: BRONCHITIS
russian_word: бронхит
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brɒŋˈkʌɪtɪs
phonetics_text: brɒŋˈkʌɪtɪs
definition:
inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. It typically causes bronchospasm and coughing.


word: BRONCHODILATOR
russian_word: бронхолитическое средство
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbrɒŋkə(ʊ)dʌɪˈleɪtə
phonetics_text: ˌbrɒŋkə(ʊ)dʌɪˈleɪtə
definition:
a drug that causes widening of the bronchi, for example any of those taken by inhalation for the alleviation of asthma.


word: BRONZER
russian_word: бронзатор
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɒnzə
phonetics_text: ˈbrɒnzə
definition:
a cosmetic liquid or powder applied to the skin to give it colour or shine, typically to give the appearance of a suntan.


word: BROOCH
russian_word: брошь
definition: an ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin and catch.
synonyms: breastpin|pin|clasp|clip|fastening|badge
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brəʊtʃ
phonetics_text: brəʊtʃ
origin:
Middle English: variant of broach, a noun originally meaning ‘skewer, bodkin’, from Old French broche ‘spit for roasting’, based on Latin brocchus, broccus ‘projecting’. Compare with broach1.


word: BROOD
russian_word: выводок
example: a brood of chicks
definition: a family of birds or other young animals produced at one hatching or birth.|bee or wasp larvae.
synonyms: offspring|young|progeny|spawn|family|hatch|clutch|nest|litter|progeniture
part_of_speech: noun|verb|adjective
phonetic: bruːd
phonetics_text: bruːd
origin:
Old English brōd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch broed and German Brut, also to breed. The verb was originally used with an object, i.e. ‘to nurse (feelings) in the mind’ (late 16th century), a figurative use of the idea of a hen nursing chicks under her wings.


word: BROOK
russian_word: ручей
example: the Lake District boasts lovely lakes and babbling brooks
definition: a small stream.
origin: Old English brōc, of unknown origin; related to Dutch broek and German Bruch ‘marsh’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brʊk
phonetics_text: brʊk
synonyms:
stream|small river|streamlet|rivulet|rill|brooklet|runnel|runlet|freshet|gill|beck|bourn|billabong|burn|creek


word: BROOMRAPE
russian_word: заразиха
origin: late 16th century: from broom + Latin rapum ‘tuber’.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbruːmreɪp
phonetics_text: ˈbruːmreɪp
definition:
a parasitic plant which bears tubular flowers on a leafless brown stem. It is attached by its tubers to the roots of the host plant.


word: BROTHEL
russian_word: бордель
definition: a house where men visit prostitutes.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrɒθ(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbrɒθ(ə)l
synonyms:
bordello|house of ill repute|house of prostitution|disorderly house|maison close|whorehouse|cathouse|drum|knocking shop|creep joint|crib|massage parlour|bawdy house|house of ill fame|bagnio|stew

origin:
mid 16th century (originally brothel-house ): from late Middle English brothel ‘worthless man, prostitute’, related to Old English brēothan ‘degenerate, deteriorate’.


word: BROTHER
russian_word: брат
example: he recognized her from her strong resemblance to her brother
definition: a man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents.|a (male) fellow Christian.
synonyms: male sibling|bro|bruvver|bruv
part_of_speech: noun|exclamation
phonetic: ˈbrʌðə
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌðə
origin:
Old English brōthor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch broeder and German Bruder, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin frater .


word: BROTHERHOOD
russian_word: братство
example: the bonds of brotherhood|a religious brotherhood
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrʌðəhʊd
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌðəhʊd
definition:
the relationship between brothers.|an association or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or trade.

synonyms:
comradeship|fellowship|brotherliness|fraternalism|kinship|companionship|camaraderie|friendship|amity|rapport|esprit de corps

origin:
Middle English: probably from obsolete brotherred (based on Old English -rǣden ‘condition, state’; compare with kindred). The change of suffix was due to association with words ending in -hood and -head1.


word: BROTHERLY
russian_word: братский
example: he and I had such a brotherly bond
definition: characteristic of or appropriate for a brother or brothers; fraternal.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbrʌðəli
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌðəli
synonyms:
fraternal|sibling|friendly|affectionate|amicable|kind|kindly|devoted|loving|loyal|cordial|sympathetic|comradely|philanthropic|charitable|altruistic|chummy|pally


word: BROW
russian_word: лоб
example: he wiped his brow|the cottages were built on the brow of a hill
definition: a person's forehead.|the summit of a hill or pass.
antonyms: bottom
synonyms: forehead|temple|frons
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: braʊ
phonetics_text: braʊ
origin:
Old English brū  ‘eyelash, eyebrow’, of Germanic origin. Current senses arose in Middle English; compare with brae.


word: BROWN
russian_word: коричневый
example: an old brown coat|his face was brown from the sun
origin: Old English brūn, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bruin and German braun .
part_of_speech: adjective|noun|verb
phonetic: braʊn
phonetics_text: braʊn
definition:
of a colour produced by mixing red, yellow, and blue, as of dark wood or rich soil.|(of a person) dark-skinned or suntanned.

synonyms:
hazel|chocolate-coloured|coffee-coloured|cocoa-coloured|nut brown|brunette|mousy|sepia|mahogany|umber|burnt sienna|beige|buff|tan|fawn|biscuit|camel|café au lait|caramel|mushroom|bay|sorrel|dun|brindle|brindled|auburn|tawny|coppery|chestnut|bronze|russet


word: BROWSE
russian_word: просматривать
example: he stopped to browse around a second-hand bookshop|they reach upward to browse on bushes
synonyms: look around/round|have a look|window-shop|peruse
part_of_speech: verb|noun
phonetic: braʊz
phonetics_text: braʊz
definition:
survey goods for sale in a leisurely and casual way.|(of an animal) feed on leaves, twigs, or other high-growing vegetation.

origin:
late Middle English (in browse (sense 2 of the verb)): from Old French broster, from brost ‘young shoot’, probably of Germanic origin.


word: BRUCELLOSIS
russian_word: бруцеллез
definition: a bacterial disease typically affecting cattle and causing undulant fever in humans.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbruːsəˈləʊsɪs
phonetics_text: ˌbruːsəˈləʊsɪs
origin:
1930s: from modern Latin Brucella + -osis: named after Sir David Bruce (1855–1931), the Scottish physician who identified the bacterium.


word: BRUCITE
russian_word: брусит
origin: early 19th century: named after Archibald Bruce (1777–1818), American mineralogist, + -ite1.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbruːsʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbruːsʌɪt
definition:
a white, grey, or greenish mineral typically occurring in the form of tabular crystals. It consists of hydrated magnesium hydroxide.


word: BRUIN
russian_word: Мишка
definition: a name for a bear, especially in children's fables.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbruːɪn
phonetics_text: ˈbruːɪn
origin:
late 15th century: from Dutch bruin (see brown); used as a name for the bear in the 13th-century fable Reynard the Fox .


word: BRUISE
russian_word: синяк
example: his body was a mass of bruises after he had been attacked
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: bruːz
phonetics_text: bruːz
definition:
an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.

synonyms:
contusion|lesion|mark|injury|black-and-blue mark|skin discoloration|blackening|swelling|lump|bump|welt|black eye|shiner|ecchymosis|trauma

origin:
Old English brȳsan  ‘crush or injure with a blow’, reinforced in Middle English by Old French bruisier ‘break’.


word: BRUISER
russian_word: борец
example: thick-necked bruisers in shell suits
definition: a person who is tough and aggressive and enjoys a fight or argument.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbruːzə
phonetics_text: ˈbruːzə
synonyms:
thug|ruffian|hoodlum|bully boy|bully|bandit|mugger|gangster|terrorist|gunman|murderer|killer|hitman|assassin|hooligan|vandal|Yardie|tough|hired gun|rough|bovver boy|lager lout|chav|hoodie|ned|hood|goon|roughie|hoon|cut-throat|desperado|myrmidon


word: BRUNT
russian_word: главный удар
example: education will bear the brunt of the cuts
definition: the worst part or chief impact of a specified action.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brʌnt
phonetics_text: brʌnt
synonyms:
full force|force|impact|shock|burden|pressure|strain|stress|impetus|thrust|weight|violence|effect|repercussions|consequences

origin:
late Middle English (denoting a blow or an attack, also the force or shock of something): of unknown origin.


word: BRUSH
russian_word: щетка
example: a shaving brush|the lightest brush of his lips against her cheek|‘Beer first, brush later.’
origin: Middle English: noun from Old French broisse ; verb partly from Old French brosser ‘to sweep’.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: brʌʃ
phonetics_text: brʌʃ
definition:
an implement with a handle and a block of bristles, hair, or wire, used especially for cleaning, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, or arranging the hair.|a light and fleeting touch.|the bushy tail of a fox.|a drumstick with long wire bristles, used to make a soft hissing sound on drums or cymbals.|a piece of carbon or metal serving as an electrical contact with a moving part in a motor or alternator.|women regarded sexually.

synonyms:
broom|sweeper|besom|whisk|sweeping brush|hairbrush|clothes brush|scrubbing brush|toothbrush|paintbrush


word: BRUSH ASIDE
russian_word: смахивать
example: he brushed aside attacks on his policies
definition: dismiss something as being unimportant or not worth consideration; disregard something.
synonyms:
disregard|ignore|dismiss|shrug off|pass over|put aside|sweep aside|wave aside|overlook|pay no attention to|take no notice of|refuse to acknowledge|neglect|think no more of|forget about|have no time for|shut one's eyes to|turn a blind eye to|turn a deaf ear to|reject|spurn|flout|scoff at|laugh off|make light of|trivialize|belittle|minimize|play down|pooh-pooh|cock a snook at


word: BRUSH OFF
russian_word: устранять
example: the judge brushed off his pleas for leniency
definition: dismiss someone or something in an abrupt way.
synonyms:
rebuff|dismiss|spurn|reject|repudiate|refuse|disown|slight|deny|scorn|disdain|ignore|disregard|snub|cut|cut dead|turn one's back on|give someone the cold shoulder|cold-shoulder|look right through|freeze out|jilt|cast aside|discard|throw over|send off|send away|send packing|drop|leave|knock back|give the brush-off|give the heave-ho|tell someone to get lost|give someone the push|give someone the elbow|give someone the big E|bin off|give someone the air|forsake


word: BRUSH-OFF
russian_word: резкий отказ
example: he's given her the brush-off
definition: a rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant.
antonyms: acceptance
part_of_speech: noun
synonyms:
rejection|refusal|rebuff|dismissal|spurning|repudiation|repulse|turndown|discouragement|snub|slight|cut|cold-shouldering|elbow|knock-back|kiss-off


word: BRUSH UP
russian_word: чистить щеткой
example: these private lessons will give them a chance to brush up on their technique
definition: improve one's existing knowledge or skill in a particular area.
synonyms:
revise|read up|go over|refresh one's memory of|relearn|cram|study|learn|improve|sharpen (up)|polish up|better|enhance|hone|refine|fine-tune|perfect|rub up|bone up|swot up on|gen up on


word: BRUSQUE
russian_word: бесцеремонный
example: she could be brusque and impatient
definition: abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
antonyms: polite|verbose
origin: mid 17th century: from French, ‘lively, fierce’, from Italian brusco ‘sour’.
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: brʊsk
phonetics_text: brʊsk|bruːsk|brʌsk
synonyms:
curt|abrupt|blunt|short|sharp|terse|brisk|crisp|clipped|monosyllabic|peremptory|gruff|bluff|caustic|tart|abrasive|outspoken|plain-spoken|indelicate|tactless|undiplomatic|discourteous|impolite|rude|uncivil|offhand|snappish|snappy|churlish


word: BRUTAL
russian_word: жестокий
example: a brutal murder
definition: savagely violent.
antonyms: gentle|humane
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbruːt(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbruːt(ə)l
synonyms:
savage|cruel|bloodthirsty|vicious|ferocious|barbaric|barbarous|wicked|murderous|cold-blooded|hard-hearted|harsh|ruthless|callous|heartless|merciless|pitiless|remorseless|sadistic|unfeeling|inhuman|heinous|monstrous|abominable|atrocious|vile|infernal|uncivilized|bestial|brutish|beastly|animal

origin:
late 15th century (in the sense ‘relating to the lower animals’): from Old French, or from medieval Latin brutalis, from brutus ‘dull, stupid’ (see brute).


word: BRUTALISM
russian_word: брутализм
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbruːt(ə)lɪz(ə)m
phonetics_text: ˈbruːt(ə)lɪz(ə)m
example:
exchanging one kind of social and economic brutalism for another is not what they had in mind|the long, low, concrete-faced buildings were remarkable solely for their brutalism

definition:
cruelty and savageness.|a stark style of functionalist architecture, especially of the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by the use of steel and concrete in massive blocks.


word: BRUTALITY
russian_word: жестокость
example: brutality against civilians
definition: savage physical violence; great cruelty.
antonyms: gentleness|kindness
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: brʊˈtalɪti
phonetics_text: brʊˈtalɪti
synonyms:
savagery|cruelty|bloodthirstiness|viciousness|ferocity|barbarity|wickedness|murderousness|cold-bloodedness|hard-heartedness|harshness|ruthlessness|callousness|heartlessness|mercilessness|pitilessness|remorselessness|sadism|inhumanity|heinousness|monstrousness|atrocity|vileness|bestiality|brutishness|beastliness


word: BRUTALIZE
russian_word: обходиться грубо и жестоко
example: he had been brutalized in prison and become cynical
synonyms: desensitize|dehumanize|harden|toughen|case-harden|inure|make unfeeling|make callous|degrade
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: ˈbruːt(ə)lʌɪz
phonetics_text: ˈbruːt(ə)lʌɪz
definition:
make (someone) cruel, violent, or insensitive to the pain of others by repeated exposure to violence.


word: BRUTALIZING
russian_word: жестоко
example: the brutalizing effects of warfare
part_of_speech: adjective
phonetic: ˈbruːtəlʌɪzɪŋ
phonetics_text: ˈbruːtəlʌɪzɪŋ
definition:
inducing cruelty, violence, or insensitivity to the pain of others by repeated exposure to violence.


word: BRUTE
russian_word: скотина
example: he was a cold-blooded brute|we, unlike dumb brutes, can reflect upon our impulses
definition: a savagely violent person or animal.|an animal as opposed to a human being.
origin: late Middle English (as an adjective): from Old French brut(e ), from Latin brutus ‘dull, stupid’.
part_of_speech: noun|adjective
phonetic: bruːt
phonetics_text: bruːt
synonyms:
savage|beast|monster|animal|sadist|barbarian|devil|demon|fiend|ogre|thug|lout|boor|oaf|ruffian|yahoo|rowdy|bully boy|swine|bastard|pig|radge


word: BRYOPHYTE
russian_word: мохообразных
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbrʌɪə(ʊ)fʌɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbrʌɪə(ʊ)fʌɪt
definition:
a small flowerless green plant of the division Bryophyta, which comprises the mosses and liverworts.


word: BUB
russian_word: браток
example: hey, bub, I'm looking for someone
definition: an aggressive or rude way of addressing a boy or man.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: bʌb
phonetics_text: bʌb
origin:
mid 19th century: from earlier bubby (perhaps a child's form of brother), or from German Bube ‘boy’.


word: BUBBLE
russian_word: пузырь
origin: Middle English: partly imitative, partly an alteration of burble.
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbʌb(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbʌb(ə)l
example:
we'd shake up a piece of soap in a tin of warm water and blow bubbles|we both lived in a bubble, the kind provided by occupying a privileged pied-à-terre in Greenwich Village|piglets born into a sterile bubble

definition:
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas.|used to refer to a good or fortunate situation that is isolated from reality or unlikely to last.|a transparent domed cover or enclosure.|a marine mollusc that typically has a thin scroll-like shell.

synonyms:
illusion|delusion|fantasy|dream|pipe dream|daydream|chimera|vanity|castle in the air|transient phenomenon|short-lived phenomenon|pie in the sky


word: BUBBLEGUM
russian_word: жевательная резинка
example: rockers hate bubblegum pop
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌb(ə)lɡʌm
phonetics_text: ˈbʌb(ə)lɡʌm
definition:
chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles.|pop music that is catchy and repetitive and designed to appeal especially to teenagers.


word: BUCCANEER
russian_word: пират
example: the marauding buccaneers who used to terrorize the Mediterranean coasts
definition: a pirate, originally one operating in the Caribbean.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˌbʌkəˈnɪə
phonetics_text: ˌbʌkəˈnɪə
synonyms:
pirate|marauder|raider|sea rover|freebooter|plunderer|cut-throat|privateer|Viking|bandit|robber|desperado|adventurer|swashbuckler|corsair

origin:
mid 17th century (originally denoting European hunters in the Caribbean): from French boucanier, from boucan ‘a frame on which to cook or cure meat’, from Tupi mukem .


word: BUCCINATOR
russian_word: мускул трубачей
definition: a flat, thin muscle in the wall of the cheek.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌksɪneɪtə
phonetics_text: ˈbʌksɪneɪtə
origin:
late 17th century: from Latin, from buccinare ‘blow a trumpet’, from buccina, denoting a kind of trumpet.


word: BUCK
russian_word: доллар
part_of_speech: noun|verb|adjective
phonetic: bʌk
phonetics_text: bʌk
example:
the horse seemed to leap, making a mighty buck that shipped the rider off|the dashing young buck, driving his own equipage

definition:
the male of some horned animals, especially the fallow deer, roe deer, reindeer, and antelopes.|another term for vaulting horse.|a vertical jump performed by a horse, with the head lowered, back arched, and back legs thrown out behind.|a fashionable and spirited young man.|a black man.

origin:
Old English, partly from buc  ‘male deer’ (of Germanic origin, related to Dutch bok and German Bock ); reinforced by bucca ‘male goat’, of the same ultimate origin.


word: BUCKET
russian_word: ведро
example: a bucket and spade
synonyms: pail|scuttle|can|tub|pitcher|vessel
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbʌkɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbʌkɪt
definition:
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, made of metal or plastic and used to hold and carry liquids.|a unit of data that can be transferred from a backing store in a single operation.

origin:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French buquet ‘tub, pail’, perhaps from Old English būc  ‘belly, pitcher’.


word: BUCKLE
russian_word: пряжка
example: most rucksacks have quick release buckles|finish off the meal with a blueberry buckle for dessert
synonyms: clasp|clip|catch|fastener|fastening|hasp
part_of_speech: noun|verb
phonetic: ˈbʌk(ə)l
phonetics_text: ˈbʌk(ə)l
definition:
a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap.|a cake made with fruit (typically blueberries) and having a streusel topping.

origin:
Middle English: from Old French bocle, from Latin buccula ‘cheek strap of a helmet’, from bucca ‘cheek’. buckle (sense 2 of the verb) is from French boucler ‘to bulge’.


word: BUCKTHORN
russian_word: крушина
origin: late 16th century: from buck1 in the sense ‘deer’ + thorn, translating modern Latin spina cervina .
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌkθɔːn
phonetics_text: ˈbʌkθɔːn
definition:
a shrub or small tree that typically bears thorns and black berries. Some kinds yield dyes and others have been used medicinally.


word: BUCKWHEAT
russian_word: гречиха
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌkwiːt
phonetics_text: ˈbʌkwiːt
definition:
an Asian plant of the dock family, producing starchy seeds that are used for fodder and also milled into flour which is widely used in the US.

origin:
mid 16th century: from Middle Dutch boecweite ‘beech wheat’, its grains being shaped like beechmast.


word: BUCOLIC
russian_word: буколический
example: the church is lovely for its bucolic setting
definition: relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
antonyms: urban
part_of_speech: adjective|noun
phonetic: bjuːˈkɒlɪk
phonetics_text: bjuːˈkɒlɪk
synonyms:
rustic|rural|pastoral|country|countryside|agricultural|agrarian|outdoor|idyllic|unspoiled|Arcadian|sylvan|georgic|agrestic

origin:
early 16th century (as a noun): via Latin from Greek boukolikos, from boukolos ‘herdsman’, from bous ‘ox’.


word: BUDDLEIA
russian_word: Баддлия
definition: a widely cultivated shrub with clusters of fragrant lilac, white, or yellow flowers.
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌdlɪə
phonetics_text: ˈbʌdlɪə
origin:
modern Latin; named in honour of the English botanist Adam Buddle (died 1715), by Linnaeus, at the suggestion of Sir William Houston, who introduced the plant to Europe from South America.


word: BUDGE
russian_word: сдвинуть с места
example: the queue in the bank hasn't budged
definition: make or cause to make the slightest movement.
origin: late 16th century: from French bouger ‘to stir’, based on Latin bullire ‘to boil’.
part_of_speech: verb
phonetic: bʌdʒ
phonetics_text: bʌdʒ
synonyms:
move|shift|change position|stir|give way|go|dislodge|change the position of|remove|relocate|reposition|get/set going


word: BUDGERIGAR
russian_word: волнистый попугайчик
part_of_speech: noun
phonetic: ˈbʌdʒ(ə)rɪɡɑː
phonetics_text: ˈbʌdʒ(ə)rɪɡɑː
definition:
a small gregarious Australian parakeet which is green with a yellow head in the wild. It is popular as a cage bird and has been bred in a variety of colours.

origin:
mid 19th century: of Aboriginal origin, perhaps an alteration of Kamilaroi gijirrigaa (also in related languages).


word: BUDGET
russian_word: бюджет
example: keep within the household budget
synonyms: financial plan|financial estimate|financial blueprint|forecast|accounts|statement|spreadsheet
part_of_speech: noun|verb|adjective
phonetic: ˈbʌdʒɪt
phonetics_text: ˈbʌdʒɪt
definition:
an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.|a quantity of written or printed material.

origin:
late Middle English: from Old French bougette, diminutive of bouge ‘leather bag’, from Latin bulga ‘leather bag, knapsack’, of Gaulish origin. Compare with bulge. The word originally meant a pouch or wallet, and later its contents. In the mid 18th century, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in presenting his annual statement, was said ‘to open the budget’. In the late 19th century the use of the term was extended from governmental to other finances.


