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Bus

UK /["/bʌs/"]/US /["/bʌs/"]/

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • regular
  • shuttle
  • double-decker
  • go by
  • go on
  • ride
  • go
  • run
  • arrive
  • schedule
  • times
  • timetable
  • by bus
  • on a/​the bus
  • bus for

Synonyms

  • coach
  • shuttle
  • transit
  • vehicle
  • public transport

Antonyms

  • car
  • bike

Common mistakes

  • 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'.