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b

Entries 1 to 10 of 39.


Main Entry:
1b
Pronunciation:
\ˈbē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural b's or bs \ˈbēz\
Usage:
often capitalized often attributive
Date:
before 12th century
1 a: the second letter of the English alphabet b: a graphic representation of this letter c: a speech counterpart of orthographic b2: the seventh tone of a C-major scale3: a graphic device for reproducing the letter b4: one designated b especially as the second in order or class5 a: a grade rating a student's work as good but short of excellent b: one graded or rated with a B6: something shaped like the letter B7capitalized : the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letter B and by the presence of antibodies against the antigens present in the A blood group
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