Another Word For B

Meaning

The letter 'b' can refer to several contexts depending on its usage. In the English alphabet, 'b' is the second letter and represents a voiced bilabial stop sound. In musical notation, 'B' refers to a specific note. Additionally, in grading systems, a 'B' often indicates above-average performance.

Synonyms

• Note (in music)
• Character
• Grade (indicative of performance)

Antonyms

• A (grade)
• F (grade)
• Silence (in musical context)

Etymology

The letter ‘b’ comes from the Latin alphabet, which derived it from the Greek letter beta. The shape of 'b' has varied over time, originating from the Phoenician letter 'beth' which meant "house".

Examples

1. The note 'B' is played on the piano as the second white key to the right of middle C.
2. In my history class, I received a grade of 'B' for my project.
3. The beginning letter of the word "bird" is 'b'.