How many words contain the sequence 'bs'?

There are 13 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'bs'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'bs'?

Some common words containing 'bs' include Dabs, Dabster, Dabsters. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Dabs Noun Dabster Noun Dabsters Noun (Plural) Iambs Noun Jabs Noun Kababs Noun Kabobs Noun (Plural) Kabs Noun Nabobrynabobs Noun (Plural) Nabobs Noun Nabobship Noun Nabs Verb Observe Verb

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1. Which word is commonly confused with 'kabs' because it sounds identical?

Tabs Cabs Labs Jabs

2. What is 'nabobship'?

A type of sailing ship The state or rank of a wealthy colonial tycoon A group of Arabian horses A type of sweet pastry

3. What part of speech is 'dabsters'?

Verb Adjective Plural noun Singular noun

4. Why is 'nabobship' not used for modern billionaires?

They are not rich enough. It is tied to historical colonial exploitation. It is an illegal term. It only applies to women.

5. Which of the following is a common spelling mistake for 'nabobs'?

Nabobs Nawabs Nobobs Nabob's

6. How is the word 'nabobrynabobs' correctly pronounced?

NAB-ob-ry-nah-BOBZ nay-BOB-ree-NAY-bobz NAY-bahb-ree-NAY-bahbz nah-BOB-ry-nah-BOBZ

7. What is the plural form of 'dabster'?

dabstern dabsters dabster dabsteres

8. How many syllables does 'nabs' have?

One Two Three Four

9. Which sentence uses 'nabobrynabobs' correctly?

He is a nabobrynabob. The nabobrynabobs were showing off their yachts. She bought a nabobrynabobs watch. The nabobrynabobs is arriving.

10. How many syllables does 'kabobs' have?

One Two Three Four

11. How is 'iambs' correctly pronounced?

ih-AMZ EE-ambs EYE-ahmz EYE-amz

12. What does the slang word 'kabs' mean?

Taxis Shoes or sneakers Hats Jackets

13. Which word is an antonym for 'observe' when used to mean following a rule?

Comply Follow Violate Respect

14. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'dabsters'?

Dabsters Dabstars Dabster Dabbing

15. What is the opposite metrical foot to an iamb?

Spondee Trochee Anapest Dactyl

16. Which syllable is stressed in 'nabobship'?

First Second Third None

17. Which preposition commonly follows 'dabsters' to indicate their skill?

for at in on

18. How many syllables does 'dabsters' have?

One Two Three Four

19. Which word is a synonym for 'dabs'?

Mountains Oceans Drops Smears

20. What is the tone of the word 'nabobrynabobs'?

Highly formal and academic Playful, satirical, and mocking Religious and solemn Neutral and objective

21. What is 'iambic pentameter'?

Ten iambs per line A poem with no iambs Five iambs per line A five-syllable iamb

22. What is the correct plural form of 'kabab'?

kabab kababs kababies kababes

23. What does the hyperbolic word 'nabobrynabobs' mean?

A group of poor workers A gathering of ostentatious, wealthy elites A type of exotic bird A collection of ancient ruins

24. Which sentence uses 'dabster' correctly?

She dabster the cake. He is a dabster at chess. The dabster quickly ran. They dabstered the game.

25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of kababs?

Cooked over an open fire or grill Cut into small, bite-sized pieces Simmered slowly in a liquid broth Threaded onto a skewer

26. Where does the word 'kabob' come from?

French German Arabic and Turkish Japanese

27. Which word is an antonym for 'nabobs'?

Elites Plutocrats Paupers Magnates

28. What is the base form of 'nabs'?

Nabbed Nabbing Nab Nabber

29. Which substance would you most likely use 'dabs' for?

Water Glue Air Sand

30. What does 'dabster' mean?

A beginner A clumsy person A tool An expert or very skilled person

31. From which language does the root word originate?

Hindi/Urdu French German Spanish

32. Which word is the best synonym for 'jabs' (in the physical sense)?

Strokes Pokes Holds Caresses

33. How many syllables does 'jabs' have?

One Two Three Four

34. How is the word 'dabs' pronounced?

With a long 'a' and 's' sound With a short 'a' and 'z' sound With an 'ee' sound With an 'oo' sound

35. What is the past tense of 'nab'?

Nabsed Nabbed Nabbing Nab

36. What is the primary stress in the pronunciation of 'dabsters'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Equal stress

37. Which of the following is a correct sentence?

There was dabs of paint. There were dabs of paint. There is dabs of paint. There be dabs of paint.

38. What does 'nabs' mean?

To throw To catch or grab quickly To release To watch

39. Which is a common collocation with 'nabs'?

Nabs a nap Police nabs suspect Nabs a name Nabs a night

40. Historically, who were the 'nabobs' in British society?

Poor farmers Wealthy returnees from India Royal family members Religious leaders

41. What is the informal medical meaning of 'jabs'?

Pills Syrups Injections or vaccines Bandages

42. Which sentence uses 'jabs' correctly?

He was jabs the cat softly. She got her flu jabs at the clinic. I jabs the button. He was jabs a finger.

43. What is an antonym (opposite) for 'dabs' in terms of quantity?

Specks Drops Oceans Pinches

44. What is the difference between 'jabs' and 'shots' in medical contexts?

Jabs are pills, shots are liquids They are the same, but shots is more American Jabs are painful, shots are not They are completely different

45. Which is a common type of kabob in American cooking?

Ice cream kabobs Chicken kabobs Soup kabobs Cereal kabobs

46. What does the word 'dabsters' mean?

A group of experts A type of tool A kind of pastry A group of beginners

47. How many syllables are in 'nabobship'?

One Two Three Four

48. What are kabobs?

A type of soup Skewered and grilled pieces of meat or vegetables A type of bread A type of dessert

49. What is the singular form of 'kabobs'?

Kabob Kabobies Kabobi Kabobus

50. How many syllables are in a single iamb?

Two One Three Four