Vocabulary
General English

Word Used as Verbs & Nouns by B



Word Examples of Noun Example of Verb
Back Something was written on the back of the paper. Her parents backed her proposals to go abroad.
Bag She carried books in her bag. She has bagged this prestigious award.
Bail He was released on bail. His friends bailed him out of difficulties.
Balance For peace there should be balance of power in politics. It was difficult for her to balance on her legs because of weakness.
Bang The bomb exploded with a bang. He banged the door open.
Bank She opened an account in the bank. You must not bank on her help.
Bar She opened the lock with an iron bar. The police barred the road for the motorists.
Bargain He made a profitable bargain. Ladies are in the habit of bargaining.
Bark The bark of his dog disturbed his sleep. Dogs always bark at strangers.
Barter In olden times barter system was in pratice. She has bartered away a profitable chance.
Bear A bear was spotted in a forest. It is hard to bear the difficulties in life.
Beat Everyone was dancing to the beats of the drum. He often beats animals.
Bend He touched my feet without bending. There is a dangerous bend on the road ahead.
Benefit Benefits of hard work are many. He benefited from his father's experience.
Bent He has a bent of mind for literature. She bent to lift the books from the ground.
Better We should respect our betters in life. The union leader is forcing the management to better the working conditions of the workers.
Bid India succeeded in its bid to draw attention of the world towards terrorism in Kashmir. She bid Rs 5,000 for the antique flower-vase in an auction.
Bite She took a bite from his cake. The snake bit Alka and she died.
Blind This is a school for the blind. She eloped with him as she was blinded by his love.
Blood The dead body was found lying in the pool of blood. The party workers were blooded by the speech of their leaders.
Blow The loss of their only son came as a terrible blow. The police station was blown up in a bomb blast.
Board He was sitting at the back and so couldn't see the board properly. She boarded the bus at Roorkee.
Book He is fond of reading books. The police booked him in a murder case.
Bound Please do not cross the bound of decencey. I am bound in honour to help my brother.
Break She has been working since morning without a break. He fell off the horse and broke his leg.
Bridge Standing on the bridge, she was watching the river. She is trying to bridge the gap between her estranged parents.
Burn She succumbed to the burns she received in the car accident. We must not bum dry leaves.
Burst The burst of cloud caused heavy rains. She burst into, anger at my delayed arrival.