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- [bee-dee]
- /ˈbi di/
- /ˈbiː.di/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bee-dee]
- /ˈbi di/
Definitions of beady word
- adjective beady Beady eyes are small, round, and bright. 3
- adjective beady If someone keeps a beady eye on a person or organization, they watch them carefully and suspiciously. 3
- adjective beady small, round, and glittering: used esp of eyes 3
- adjective beady resembling or covered with beads 3
- adjective beady small, round, and glittering like a bead 3
- adjective beady decorated with beads 3
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Origin of beady
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; bead + -y1
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Parts of speech for Beady
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beady popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beady
adjective beady
- watchful — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
- unblinking — not blinking.
- piercing — loud or shrill, as the quality of a voice.
- attentive — If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
Antonyms for beady
adjective beady
- wide — having considerable or great extent from side to side; broad: a wide boulevard.
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