Pronunciation: /bʌs/
noun A large motor vehicle used for carrying passengers, especially along a fixed route on a regular schedule
A1 I took the bus to school.
A2 The bus driver was very friendly.
B1 I missed the bus and had to wait for the next one.
B2 The bus was crowded with passengers during rush hour.
C1 The bus company announced a new route to improve transportation in the city.
C2 The luxury bus had comfortable seats and onboard entertainment for long journeys.
verb None
A1 I bus to work every morning.
A2 She bused to the city for the concert.
B1 We can bus to the airport instead of taking a taxi.
B2 The tour group bused around the city to see all the sights.
C1 The company decided to bus employees to the conference to save on transportation costs.
C2 After the train strike, many commuters had to bus to work instead.
adjective None
A1 I saw a yellow bus driving down the street.
A2 She waited at the bus stop for the next bus to arrive.
B1 The bus driver helped the elderly woman get on the bus.
B2 The bus route was changed due to construction on the road.
C1 The bus company implemented new safety measures for passengers.
C2 The bus service in this city is known for its efficiency and reliability.
adverb None
A1 I arrived at the airport by bus.
A2 They explored the city by bus.
B1 We decided to travel to the beach by bus.
B2 The students went on a field trip by bus.
C1 The athletes traveled to the competition by bus.
C2 The film crew traveled to the remote location by bus.
pronoun None
A1 I take the bus to work every day.
A2 She missed the bus and had to wait for the next one.
B1 The bus driver was friendly and helped me with my luggage.
B2 The bus was crowded, but I managed to find a seat near the window.
C1 The bus service in this city is efficient and reliable.
C2 After traveling by bus for hours, I finally reached my destination.
preposition None
A1 I am on the bus.
A2 She sat next to me on the bus.
B1 I left my bag on the bus.
B2 The bus driver asked me to get off at the next stop.
C1 The bus timetable was posted on the notice board.
C2 The bus company implemented new safety measures.
conjunction None
A1 I took the bus and went to the store.
A2 She missed the bus, so she had to walk to school.
B1 I will catch the bus to the airport tomorrow.
B2 The bus arrived late, but I still made it to the meeting on time.
C1 Despite missing the bus, I managed to get to the concert before it started.
C2 The bus was crowded, yet I found a seat near the front.
interjection None
A1 Bus! Wait for me!
A2 I missed the bus, oh no!
B1 Bus, please stop at the next corner.
B2 Bus! Can you tell me when we reach the city center?
C1 I shouted 'bus!' as I saw it approaching the bus stop.
C2 The bus driver waved back at me when I yelled 'bus!' to get his attention.
article None
A1 I take the bus to work every day.
A2 She missed the bus and had to wait for the next one.
B1 The bus driver announced the next stop over the intercom.
B2 The bus was crowded, but I managed to find a seat near the front.
C1 The bus service in this city is known for its reliability and efficiency.
C2 The double-decker bus tour offered a unique perspective of the city's landmarks.
formal The bus arrived at the station right on time.
informal I'll catch the bus to get to the mall later.
slang Let's hop on the bus and head to the beach.
figurative Being a leader is like driving a bus - you have to know where you're going and how to get there.
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