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English words: buyware to by the time

300 English words, part 141 of 142 of the words starting with B, A to Z. 14 have a page of their own.

English words buyware to by the time

  1. buyware noun: Commercial software.
  2. Buzbee proper noun: A surname.
  3. Buzby proper noun: A surname.
  4. Buzek proper noun: A surname.
  5. buzgut noun: A person who eats or drinks a substantial amount.
  6. buzkashi noun: A team sport originating in Central Asia, where the players, all on horseback, try to place an animal carcass into a goal.
  7. buzuki noun: Alternative form of bouzouki.
  8. buzuq noun: A mandolin-shaped lute of Arab origin, with a long neck, movable frets and two or three strings played with a plectrum.
  9. buzurg noun /bu.zuɾɡ/: An honoured elder or superior.
  10. buzz noun, verb /bʌz/: A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
  11. buzz about verb: To run around or scurry around.
  12. buzz bar noun: A kind of safety restraint on a rollercoaster, in the form of a bar that locks in place above the rider's lap.
  13. buzz bomb noun, verb: Any small, jet-propelled flying missile that carries a bomb.
  14. buzz book noun: A book listing the phone numbers of people at a school or organization.
  15. buzz button noun: An edible flower from the plant paracress (Acmella oleracea).
  16. buzz cut noun: Alternative form of buzzcut.
  17. buzz-cutted adjective: Having a buzz cut.
  18. buzz in verb: To open a remote-controlled door to allow (a person) to enter after sounding the doorbell or buzzer.
  19. buzz off interjection, verb: go away.
  20. buzz-phrase noun: A phrase drawn from or imitative of technical jargon, and often rendered meaningless and fashionable through abuse by non-technical persons in a seeming...
  21. buzz pollination noun: A technique of pollen collection practised by certain bee species in which the bee holds the flower and vibrates so as to shake pollen free.
  22. buzz saw noun: A powerful, noisy, motorized saw, typically having a rotary blade with large teeth, sometimes portable and sometimes mounted into a table.
  23. buzz score noun: Measurement of the level of (positive) attention or excitement generated by a particular topic, product, or event.
  24. buzz session noun: A period of group discussion following a speech, film, or other performance.
  25. buzz track noun: A background audio track containing room tone.
  26. buzz up verb: To allow entrance into a building from a higher floor by triggering an electronic lock.
  27. buzzard noun /ˈbʌzəd/: Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.
  28. buzzard bait noun: Dead meat; a corpse.
  29. buzzard-eagle noun: Any of a number of birds with the look of eagles but the smaller size of buzzards (hawks), principally of genus Butastur.
  30. buzzardet noun: A hawk resembling the buzzard, but with longer legs, possibly Buteo platypterus.
  31. buzzardlike adjective: Resembling or characteristic of a buzzard.
  32. buzzbait noun: A fishing lure with blades that disturb the surface of the water.
  33. buzzcut noun /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/: A closely-cropped military-style haircut.
  34. buzzcutted adjective: Alternative form of buzz-cutted.
  35. buzzed adjective, verb /bʌzd/: Slightly intoxicated.
  36. Buzzell proper noun: A surname.
  37. Buzzellite noun: A member of a faction of Free Will Baptists founded by John Buzzell.
  38. buzzer noun /ˈbʌzə/: One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes.
  39. buzzer beater noun: A shot that wins (or in some usage, ties) a game at the last possible moment.
  40. buzzer flag noun: A linesman's flag that is equipped with a button that causes a receiver (typically worn by the referee) to buzz, thus warning him of the flag's use.
  41. buzzer phone noun: Alternative form of buzzerphone.
  42. buzzerphone noun: A portable buzzer system for transmitting messages in Morse code.
  43. BuzzFeed noun: A BuzzFeed article.
  44. BuzzFeeder noun: A writer at BuzzFeed; a BuzzFeed employee.
  45. BuzzFeedish adjective: Resembling the news and entertainment site BuzzFeed.
  46. BuzzFeedy adjective: Resembling the news and entertainment site BuzzFeed.
  47. buzzie noun /ˈbʌzi/: A hand-held pneumatic drill used in mining.
  48. buzzily adverb: In a buzzy manner.
  49. buzzin' adjective, verb: Pronunciation spelling of buzzing.
  50. buzzin' dozen noun: The Detroit Diesel 12V71, 12V92, or 12V149 engine.
  51. buzziness noun: The state or condition of being buzzy.
  52. buzzing adjective, noun, verb /ˈbʌzɪŋ/: gerund of buzz
  53. buzzingly adverb: While buzzing, or in a buzzing fashion
  54. buzzkill noun /ˈbʌzkɪl/: Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
  55. buzzkiller noun: Synonym of buzzkill.
  56. buzzle verb /ˈbʌzəl/: To buzz repeatedly or continuously; whirr
  57. buzzless adjective: Without a buzzing noise.
  58. buzzlike adjective: Resembling or characteristic of a buzz (humming sound).
  59. buzzphrase noun: Alternative spelling of buzz-phrase.
  60. buzzsaw noun, verb: A circular saw.
  61. buzzstorm noun: A spate of intense publicity or interest over something.
  62. buzzword bingo noun: A humorous bingo-style game where participants prepare bingo cards with buzzwords and tick them off as they are uttered during an event, such as a meeting...
  63. buzzword compliance noun: The practice of ensuring that a product supports a set of features considered important for marketing, regardless of whether they are valuable features.
  64. buzzword compliant adjective: Supporting all features considered important by marketing, regardless of their actual value.
  65. buzzwordiness noun: The quality of being buzzwordy.
  66. buzzwordy adjective: Involving or characteristic of buzzwords.
  67. buzzworm noun: rattlesnake
  68. buzzworthy adjective: Worthy of enthusiastic popular attention, or buzz
  69. buzzy adjective /ˈbʌzi/: Having a buzzing sound.
  70. BV noun: Initialism of backing vocals.
  71. BVA noun: Initialism of bilateral valuation adjustment.
  72. BVD noun: Initialism of bovine viral diarrhea.
  73. BVDs noun: Underpants; usually, men's underpants.
  74. BVetMed noun: Acronym of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, awarded by the University of London (Royal Veterinary College); equivalent to a DVM or VMD degree in North America.
  75. BVH noun: Initialism of bounding volume hierarchy.
  76. BVI adjective: Initialism of blind or visually impaired.
  77. BVIslander noun: A native or inhabitant of the British Virgin Islands.
  78. BVLOS noun: Beyond visual line of sight.
  79. BVM noun: Initialism of bag valve mask.
  80. BVO noun: Initialism of brominated vegetable oil.
  81. BVP noun: Initialism of boundary value problem.
  82. BVR adjective: Initialism of beyond visual range.
  83. BVRAAM noun: Initialism of beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile.
  84. BVSc noun: Abbreviation of Bachelor of Veterinary Science.
  85. bw interjection, noun: Initialism of bench warrant.
  86. BWA noun: Initialism of boil-water advisory.
  87. bwaaa interjection: Onomatopoeia for crying.
  88. BWAD noun: Acronym of bridgewire-actuated device.
  89. bwahaha interjection: Alternative form of muahahaha.
  90. bwana noun /ˈbwɑːnə/: Big boss, important person.
  91. bwarp verb: Alternate spelling of burp, meant to be a more accurate transcription of how one actually sounds like.
  92. BWB noun: Initialism of blended wing-body.
  93. bwbach noun: A spectre or hobgoblin in Welsh folklore.
  94. BWC noun: Initialism of bodyworn camera.
  95. BWER noun: Initialism of bounded weak echo region.
  96. BWG noun: Initialism of Birmingham wire gauge.
  97. Bwiti noun: An ancestor or other religiously relevant figure, especially one appearing in a drug-induced vision to an initiate of the Bwiti religion.
  98. BWM noun: Initialism of Biel water maze.
  99. BwO noun: Initialism of body without organs.
  100. bwoy noun: Pronunciation spelling of boy.
  101. BWR noun: Initialism of boiling water reactor.
  102. BWS noun: Initialism of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.
  103. BWT noun: Initialism of Burrows-Wheeler transform.
  104. bwthyn noun /ˈbʊθɪn/: A small Welsh cottage.
  105. bwuh interjection /bwə/: An expression of speechlessness due to amazement or heightened positive emotion.
  106. BWV noun: Initialism of bodyworn video
  107. BWWM noun: Initialism of black woman, white man: an interracial romance novel genre.
  108. bx noun /biːˈɛks/: Initialism of base exchange, the U.S. Air Force's Base Exchange.
  109. BXO noun: Initialism of balanitis xerotica obliterans.
  110. by adjective, adverb, interjection, noun, prefix, preposition, suffix /baɪ/: Near or next to.
  111. by a hair's breadth prepositional phrase: By a narrow margin.
  112. by a landslide adverb: With big margins, with a huge difference.
  113. by a long chalk prepositional phrase /ˌbaɪ‿ə ˌlɒŋ ˈt͡ʃɔːk/: To a great extent; by far.
  114. by a long shot prepositional phrase: By a wide margin; indicates a very big difference or disparity.
  115. by a long way prepositional phrase: To a considerably large extent, easily. Typically used in the negative to indicate something far removed and not easily altered.
  116. by a nose prepositional phrase: Synonym of by a whisker
  117. by a nose length prepositional phrase: Synonym of by a whisker
  118. by a time prepositional phrase: Sometimes, occasionally.
  119. by a whisker prepositional phrase: By a very small distance.
  120. by a whisper prepositional phrase: Synonym of by a whisker
  121. by a wide margin adverb: Synonym of by far.
  122. by accident adjective, adverb: Accidentally; unintentionally; without meaning to; as the result of an event not expected, aided, or willingly planned.
  123. by all accounts prepositional phrase: According to all available accounts or reports.
  124. by all appearances prepositional phrase: Alternative form of to all appearances.
  125. by all means prepositional phrase: Emphatically yes; certainly; definitely.
  126. by all reports prepositional phrase: Synonym of by all accounts.
  127. by Allah adverb, interjection: An oath to emphasize sincerity or truthfulness, by God
  128. by an eyelash adverb: By a very small amount or distance.
  129. by and by adverb, noun: After a short time.
  130. by and bye adverb: Dated form of by and by.
  131. by and large adverb: Mostly; generally; all things considered.
  132. by any chance prepositional phrase: Used to ask a question more politely
  133. by any means prepositional phrase: Using whatever method or strategy is required; by all possible means.
  134. by any measure prepositional phrase: Of a result, one that remains constant or the same regardless of the criteria one uses for measuring.
  135. by any stretch phrase: Clipping of by any stretch of the imagination: in any conceivable way.
  136. by any stretch of the imagination prepositional phrase: By any means; in any sense; regardless of how one puts or considers it.
  137. by-bidder noun: Alternative form of bybidder.
  138. by blood prepositional phrase: Sharing a relationship that connects two individuals through their biological parents.
  139. by-blow noun /ˈbʌɪbləʊ/: A blow struck to the side or from the side, as in swordplay; a secondary or incidental strike of any sort.
  140. by-book noun: A notebook or memorandum book.
  141. by-business noun: Business aside from the main business.
  142. by-catch noun: Alternative spelling of bycatch.
  143. by-cause noun: A secondary cause.
  144. by chalks prepositional phrase: Synonym of by a long chalk.
  145. by chance prepositional phrase: Unexpectedly, accidentally; without foreplanning.
  146. by Christmas interjection: Synonym of Christmas (“exclamation of annoyance or surprise”).
  147. by cock phrase: A mild oath.
  148. by cock and pie phrase: A mild oath.
  149. by committee adverb: Through the collaborative efforts of multiple contributors, as a team or committee assigned to accomplish a goal; especially as known for protracted...
  150. by comparison prepositional phrase: When compared to something else; in comparison.
  151. by contrast prepositional phrase: Alternative form of in contrast.
  152. by crumbs prepositional phrase: Used as an intensifier; by God.
  153. by crums prepositional phrase: Alternative form of by crumbs.
  154. by day prepositional phrase: During the day.
  155. by default prepositional phrase: In absence of any opposing action.
  156. by definition prepositional phrase: According to, or as a matter of, definition.
  157. by degrees prepositional phrase: In gradual steps; bit by bit.
  158. by design prepositional phrase: Intentionally, on purpose.
  159. by dint of preposition /baɪ ˈdɪnt ɒv/: By force of; by means of.
  160. by ear prepositional phrase: To learn to play (an instrument) or sing by listening to recorded music without reading or memorizing sheet music or without any formal instruction.
  161. by-effect noun: Synonym of side effect (“secondary outcome”).
  162. by-election noun: An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.
  163. by-end noun: A private end or ambition; a secret purpose or design; hidden agenda.
  164. by extension prepositional phrase: Used to connect the internal logic of two statements.
  165. by eye prepositional phrase: By estimation, based on a visual inspection, without accurate measurement.
  166. by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail proverb: Alternative form of failure to prepare is preparing to fail.
  167. by fair means or foul prepositional phrase: By any means necessary, not excluding dirty tricks.
  168. by far prepositional phrase: To a considerably large extent, easily.
  169. by far and away prepositional phrase: To a very great extent; by far.
  170. by-fellow noun: Alternative form of byfellow.
  171. by foot prepositional phrase /bai ˈfʊt/: walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal
  172. by-form noun: Alternative form of byform.
  173. by gad adverb: by God.
  174. by gannies adverb: by God!
  175. by gar adverb: Pronunciation spelling of by God.
  176. by George adverb: By God! Expressing wonderment or zeal.
  177. by ginger interjection: A minced oath for by Jesus.
  178. by God adjective, adverb, interjection: Used as an oath to emphasize the veracity of an associated statement.
  179. by God's teeth adverb, interjection: I swear
  180. by gods adverb: Polytheistic form of of by God.
  181. by golly adverb, interjection: Synonym of by God.
  182. by-gone adjective: Dated form of bygone.
  183. by gorra interjection: Alternative spelling of begorra.
  184. by gosh adverb, interjection: Synonym of gosh (“expressing surprise”).
  185. by guess or by God adverb: Alternative form of by guess or by gosh.
  186. by guess or by golly adverb: Alternative form of by guess or by gosh.
  187. by guess or by gosh adverb: at random
  188. by gum adverb: by God
  189. by gummy adverb: By God!: expressing wonderment.
  190. by half prepositional phrase: By far; by a long chalk; to an excessive extent or degree, especially to the extent that it is negative, gets in the way, etc.
  191. by halves prepositional phrase: Partially, incompletely; inadequately, halfheartedly, shoddily.
  192. by hand prepositional phrase: Manually; without the use of automation or machines.
  193. by heart prepositional phrase /baɪ ˈhɑːt/: From unaided memory and in full detail.
  194. by heavens adverb: Synonym of by God.
  195. by hook and by crook prepositional phrase /baɪ ˈhʊk‿n̩ baɪ ˈkɹʊk/: Alternative form of by hook or by crook.
  196. by hook or by crook prepositional phrase /baɪ ˈhʊk‿ə baɪ ˈkɹʊk/: By any means possible; one way or another.
  197. by hook or crook prepositional phrase: Alternative form of by hook or by crook.
  198. by-hour noun: A leisure hour.
  199. by inches prepositional phrase: Very gradually; by small degrees.
  200. by-interest noun: Self-interest; private advantage.
  201. by itself prepositional phrase: Synonym of in itself.
  202. by jabers interjection: An oath or intensifier, used similarly to by God.
  203. by Jesus interjection: An exclamation of surprise.
  204. by jiminy interjection: An expression of surprise or annoyance.
  205. by jingo interjection: Used to express determination or surprise.
  206. by jings interjection: by God.
  207. by Jove interjection: Invocation of the Roman god Jupiter.
  208. by juckies interjection: Expressing surprise; wow, gosh.
  209. by Jupiter interjection: Invocation of the Roman god Jupiter.
  210. by-lane noun: Alternative form of bylane.
  211. by-law noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/: Alternative spelling of bylaw.
  212. by leaps and starts prepositional phrase: Synonym of by starts and leaps.
  213. by left adjective, prepositional phrase: Done without abiding by proper rules and procedures, as it may be more convenient to ignore them entirely, bend the rules or use a workaround.
  214. by-line noun: Alternative spelling of byline.
  215. by little and little prepositional phrase: A small amount at a time; little by little.
  216. by'm-by adverb: Pronunciation spelling of by-and-by.
  217. by means of preposition /baɪ miːnz əv/: By using (an object or an approach).
  218. by mistake prepositional phrase: By accident; without the intention to do so.
  219. by-motive noun: a hidden motive
  220. by my faith interjection: I swear.
  221. by name noun, phrase: Alternative spelling of byname.
  222. by nature prepositional phrase: Naturally; inherently.
  223. by night prepositional phrase: During the night.
  224. by no manner of means prepositional phrase: Under no circumstances whatsoever; not at all.
  225. by no means prepositional phrase /baɪ nəʊ ˈmiːnz/: Certainly not; definitely not; not at all.
  226. by no stretch prepositional phrase: Alternative form of by no stretch of the imagination.
  227. by no stretch of imagination prepositional phrase: Alternative form of by no stretch of the imagination.
  228. by no stretch of the imagination prepositional phrase: Synonym of by no means: certainly not, definitely not, not by any means.
  229. by now prepositional phrase: The hour being what it is; the hour being so advanced; considering that it is so far in time already; now that so much time has elapsed; if not before, now...
  230. by numbers prepositional phrase: Alternative form of by the numbers.
  231. by one's lights prepositional phrase: According to one's understanding.
  232. by one's lonesome prepositional phrase: Alternative form of on one's lonesome.
  233. by one's own hand prepositional phrase: As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.
  234. by oneself prepositional phrase: Unaided; without assistance or help from others.
  235. by owner prepositional phrase: Without a real-estate agent or broker representing the seller.
  236. by-pass noun: Alternative form of bypass.
  237. by-past adjective: Past; gone by.
  238. by-path noun: Alternative form of bypath; an unfrequented path; a byway.
  239. by-peep verb: To look or glance aside.
  240. by-place noun: A retired place, spot, or situation; somewhere out-of-the-way.
  241. by-play noun: Action carried on aside, commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds; action not intended to be observed by some of the persons present.
  242. by-plot noun: A subsidiary plot in a play or novel.
  243. by-poll noun: Alternative form of bypoll.
  244. by-product noun /ˈbaɪ.pɹɒ.dʌkt/: Something made incidentally during the production of something else.
  245. by-purpose noun: An indirect or concealed purpose or design.
  246. by'r contraction: by our
  247. by'r lady interjection: Alternative form of byrlady
  248. by rail prepositional phrase: Via a train.
  249. by reason of preposition: By virtue of; resulting from; because of; on account of
  250. by-report noun: A side report or statement.
  251. by-respect noun: self-interest
  252. by return adverb: Alternative form of by return of post.
  253. by return mail prepositional phrase: Synonym of by return of post.
  254. by return of post prepositional phrase: Replying in the next available mail delivery.
  255. by right prepositional phrase /ˌbaɪ̯ ˈɹaɪ̯t/: According to what is right, or what one is legally or morally entitled to; justly, properly, rightfully.
  256. by right of preposition: Synonym of by virtue of.
  257. by rights prepositional phrase /baɪ ˈɹaits/: Alternative form of by right.
  258. by-room noun: An adjoining room or apartment; a side room.
  259. by-running adjective, noun: Alternative form of byrunning.
  260. by sail prepositional phrase: Via a sailboat or sailing ship.
  261. by sight prepositional phrase: By appearance.
  262. by some distance prepositional phrase: Synonym of by far.
  263. by-speech noun: Alternative form of byspeech.
  264. by starts and leaps prepositional phrase: In sudden short bursts; without being tidy and regular.
  265. by steam prepositional phrase: Via a steam-powered boat or ship.
  266. by-street noun: Alternative form of bystreet.
  267. by-stroke noun: An incidental or slyly given stroke; a gratuitous addition or indirect action.
  268. by-table noun: A small table intended to be placed next to the wall or in the corner of a room, often in contrast to a larger (e.g. dining) table.
  269. by the book adjective, prepositional phrase: In a manner which strictly adheres to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
  270. by-the-books adjective: Alternative form of by-the-book.
  271. by the by adjective, prepositional phrase: Used to introduce a new topic; incidentally, by the way.
  272. by the bye prepositional phrase: Alternative spelling of by the by.
  273. by the day prepositional phrase: Daily.
  274. by the dozen adverb: Twelve at a time.
  275. by the ears prepositional phrase: In a state of conflict; fighting, scuffling.
  276. by the eye prepositional phrase: In abundance.
  277. by the gods adverb: Polytheistic form of of by God.
  278. by the Grace of Allah prepositional phrase: By divine will.
  279. by the Grace of God prepositional phrase: By divine will and benevolence.
  280. by the holy poker prepositional phrase: Used as an oath to emphasize the veracity of an associated statement.
  281. by the immortal powers prepositional phrase: Expressing emphasis.
  282. by the job prepositional phrase: On the basis of a stipulated sum for individual pieces of work, rather than timework.
  283. by the laws interjection: An exclamation of surprise.
  284. by the lay prepositional phrase: Paid a portion of any profits from the voyage, rather than receiving wages.
  285. by the living jingo interjection: Synonym of by jingo.
  286. by the looks of things adverb: It appears; it seems; apparently.
  287. by the minute prepositional phrase: Quickly; apace.
  288. by the moment prepositional phrase: Very quickly as time passes; progressively.
  289. by the name of prepositional phrase: Having a certain name; called.
  290. by the numbers adjective, prepositional phrase: Done in a predictable manner; formulaic.
  291. by the piece prepositional phrase: At a pay rate for each item produced, according to the amount completed.
  292. by the rood prepositional phrase: Used as an oath to emphasize the veracity of an associated statement; equivalent to "I swear on Christ's cross."
  293. by the same token prepositional phrase: For a similar reason; in a similar manner; by virtue of the selfsame phenomenon, through its various aspects.
  294. by the score prepositional phrase: A great amount; a great deal.
  295. by the skin of one's teeth prepositional phrase: Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.
  296. by the sly adverb: on the sly
  297. by the sound of it prepositional phrase: Apparently.
  298. by the strong hand prepositional phrase: Through the use of force.
  299. by the time conjunction: When (some future event has come to pass).

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Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under B: 42,566 words, in 142 parts.