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UK/["/bʌs/"]/US/["/bʌs/"]/

Meaning of Bus

In simple words: A large vehicle that carries many people from one place to another.

Bus in a sentence

  • I took the bus to school this morning.
  • There is a new bus route in our city.
  • The bus was late due to traffic jams.
  • She forgot her bag on the bus.
  • We saw a double-decker bus on our trip.

How to use Bus

Use 'bus' in everyday conversations. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, such as discussing public transport. Avoid using 'bus' in scholarly or highly technical contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'big bus'—imagine a giant bus picking up kids for school.

Related words

Collocations with Bus

Synonyms for Bus

Opposites of Bus

Common mistakes with Bus

  • Confused with 'buss' which means to kiss.
  • Using the wrong article: 'a bus' not 'an bus'.
  • Confusing bus types, like saying 'train' instead of 'bus'.

Compare Bus with Coach, Transit, Vehicle

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Frequently asked questions about Bus

What does Bus mean?

A large vehicle that carries many people from one place to another.

What is the definition of Bus?

a large road vehicle that carries passengers, especially one that travels along a fixed route and stops regularly to let people get on and off

How do you use Bus in a sentence?

I took the bus to school this morning.

Can you give another example of Bus?

There is a new bus route in our city.

What are synonyms for Bus?

Common alternatives include coach, shuttle, transit, vehicle, public transport.

What is the opposite of Bus?

Opposite meanings include car, bike.

What words go with Bus?

It commonly pairs with regular, shuttle, double-decker, go by, go on, ride, go, run, arrive, schedule, times, timetable, by bus, on a/​the bus, bus for.

What are common mistakes when using Bus?

Confused with 'buss' which means to kiss. Using the wrong article: 'a bus' not 'an bus'. Confusing bus types, like saying 'train' instead of 'bus'.

How do you pronounce Bus?

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

When should I use Bus?

Use 'bus' in everyday conversations. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, such as discussing public transport. Avoid using 'bus' in scholarly or highly technical contexts.

What CEFR level is Bus?

"Bus" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.