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Bean

🇬🇧 UK /["/biːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/biːn/"]/

Meaning of Bean

a seed, or pod containing seeds, of a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable. There are several types of bean and the plants that they grow on are also called beans.

In simple words: A small, round seed that is eaten as food.

Bean in a sentence

• green beans
• runner beans
• beans *(= )* on toast
• a can/tin of beans
• She grows her own broad beans.
• cocoa/coffee beans
• I don’t know beans about making movies.
• We don't want to spill the beans yet.
• She made the mistake of spilling the tea on her sister's love life.

How to use Bean

Use 'bean' when talking about food, especially legumes. It's common in cooking contexts and can refer to both the plant and its edible seeds.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Picture a green bean plant climbing like a support pole.

Related words

Collocations with Bean

• broad
• butter
• chilli
• plant
• grow
• drain
• curd
• sprout
• castor
• cocoa
• coffee
• roast
• grind

Synonyms for Bean

• legume
• pulse
• seed
• crop

Opposites of Bean

• empty
• void

Common mistakes with Bean

• Confused with 'been' as a verb.
• Using 'beens' as plural instead of 'beans'.
• Mixing up types of beans, like navy beans and kidney beans.

Frequently asked questions about Bean

What does Bean mean?

A small, round seed that is eaten as food.

What is the definition of Bean?

a seed, or pod containing seeds, of a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable. There are several types of bean and the plants that they grow on are also called beans.

How do you use Bean in a sentence?

green beans

Can you give another example of Bean?

runner beans

What are synonyms for Bean?

Common alternatives include legume, pulse, seed, crop.

What is the opposite of Bean?

Opposite meanings include empty, void.

What words go with Bean?

It commonly pairs with broad, butter, chilli, plant, grow, drain, curd, sprout, castor, cocoa, coffee, roast, grind.

What are common mistakes when using Bean?

Confused with 'been' as a verb. Using 'beens' as plural instead of 'beans'. Mixing up types of beans, like navy beans and kidney beans.

How do you pronounce Bean?

US: /["/biːn/"]/, UK: /["/biːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bean?

Use 'bean' when talking about food, especially legumes. It's common in cooking contexts and can refer to both the plant and its edible seeds.

What CEFR level is Bean?

"Bean" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.