bible
noun
Simple meaning
A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbaɪbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
by extension
A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.
filmtelevisionvideo games
A reference document used by screenwriters, with information on characters, settings, and other elements of a project.
The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.
The main religious text in Christianity.
A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of one of the above-mentioned texts.
Alternative letter-case form of Bible ("a specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the Christian religious text").
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.
Used this way, bible is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in ethics or values and relationships contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Loyal and dependable
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
- Relationships
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Compound terms
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Southern and midwestern United States where Protestant fundamentalism is dominant.
Tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers.
The worship of the Bible.
The sacred writings of the Christian religions.
An English translation of the Vulgate by Roman Catholic scholars.
An English translation of the Vulgate by Roman Catholic scholars.
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