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/biː/
second letter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'B' originates from the Phoenician letter 'beth', which meant 'house'.
Historical Evolution
'Beth' transformed into the Greek letter 'beta', and eventually became the modern English letter 'B'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it represented the concept of 'house', but over time it evolved into its current use as a letter and symbol.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the second letter of the English alphabet.
The word 'bat' starts with the letter B.
Noun 2
a grade indicating good performance, typically in academic settings.
She received a B on her math test.
Noun 3
a musical note in the scale of C major.
The song starts on a B note.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35