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- [beevz]
- /bivz/
- /biːvz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [beevz]
- /bivz/
Definitions of beeves word
- abbreviation BEEVES beef 3
- noun beeves a plural of beef. 1
- noun plural beeves the flesh of a cow, steer, or bull raised and killed for its meat. 1
- noun plural beeves an adult cow, steer, or bull raised for its meat. 1
- noun plural beeves Informal. brawn; muscular strength. strength; power. weight, as of a person. human flesh. 1
- noun plural beeves Slang. a complaint. an argument or dispute. 1
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Origin of beeves
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; 1885-90 for def 5; Middle English < Anglo-French beof, Old French boef < Latin bov- (stem of bōs) ox, cow; akin to cow1
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Parts of speech for Beeves
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beeves popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
beeves usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beeves
verb beeves
- bellyaches — Informal. a pain in the abdomen or bowels.
- grouse — any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae. Compare black grouse, capercaillie, ruffed grouse, spruce grouse.
- carp — A carp is a kind of fish that lives in lakes and rivers.
noun beeves
- criticisms — the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything.
- arms — weapons collectively
- forces — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- powers — ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something.
- thews — Usually, thews. muscle or sinew.
Antonyms for beeves
noun beeves
- weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- agreements — Plural form of agreement.