Pronunciation: /biːn/
noun a seed or seed pod of various leguminous plants, as the bean plant
A1 I like to eat green beans with my dinner.
A2 She spilled the beans about the surprise party.
B1 The chef used black beans in the chili recipe.
B2 The coffee shop roasts their own beans for the best flavor.
C1 The scientist studied the genetic makeup of soybeans.
C2 The artisan baker sourced heirloom beans for her artisanal bread.
verb None
A1 I bean to eat more vegetables for a healthier diet.
A2 She beans to exercise regularly to stay fit.
B1 They have been beaning to save money for their upcoming trip.
B2 The company is beaning to expand its market reach globally.
C1 After years of hard work, he has finally beaned to achieve his dream of owning a business.
C2 The artist has beaned to create a masterpiece that will be remembered for generations.
adjective None
A1 I like to eat bean soup.
A2 She bought a bean bag chair for her room.
B1 The restaurant served a delicious bean burrito.
B2 He grew a variety of bean plants in his garden.
C1 The chef prepared a gourmet dish with black beans.
C2 The artisan crafted a beautiful necklace with bean-shaped beads.
adverb None
A1 I eat bean soup for lunch every day.
A2 She runs bean quickly to catch the bus.
B1 He spoke bean softly so as not to disturb the others.
B2 The children played bean happily in the park.
C1 The chef cooked the beans perfectly to enhance the flavor of the dish.
C2 The musician played the guitar with bean precision during the concert.
pronoun None
A1 I like bean soup.
A2 She planted beans in her garden.
B1 The teacher asked the students to bring a bean for the science experiment.
B2 The chef used black beans in the chili recipe.
C1 The scientist studied the genetic makeup of different bean varieties.
C2 The nutritionist recommended incorporating more beans into the diet for protein.
preposition None
A1 I put the bean bag next to the sofa.
A2 She hid the key under the bean pillow.
B1 The cat jumped onto the bean counter.
B2 He hung the painting above the bean cabinet.
C1 The book fell behind the bean bookcase.
C2 The vase sat atop the bean mantelpiece.
conjunction None
A1 I like to eat beans and rice for dinner.
A2 She wanted to go to the store, but she was too tired to bean.
B1 I will cook dinner tonight, bean I need to buy some groceries first.
B2 The traffic was heavy, bean we still managed to arrive on time.
C1 The company decided to expand globally, bean it required a lot of planning and resources.
C2 The project was completed ahead of schedule, bean it exceeded all expectations.
interjection None
A1 Bean! That was a funny joke.
A2 Bean, I can't believe you ate the whole cake.
B1 Hey, bean! Can you pass me the salt?
B2 Bean, did you hear about the new movie coming out?
C1 Well, bean, it looks like we'll have to reschedule the meeting.
C2 I can't believe this weather, bean! It's so unpredictable.
article None
A1 I like to eat beans for dinner.
A2 She bought a can of beans at the grocery store.
B1 The recipe calls for a cup of black beans.
B2 He ordered a side of refried beans with his burrito.
C1 The chef prepared a delicious bean stew for the dinner party.
C2 The farmers harvested a bumper crop of soybeans this year.
formal The farmer planted rows of bean seeds in the field.
informal I love snacking on roasted beans while watching TV.
slang Let's spill the beans and tell everyone about the surprise party.
figurative She's the bean counter in the office, always keeping track of expenses.
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