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bus

[bʌs]

bus Definition

a large motor vehicle with seats for passengers, used for carrying groups of people.

Using bus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I take the bus to work every day.

  • Example

    The school bus is running late today.

  • Example

    We rented a bus for our group trip.

  • Example

    The bus driver was very friendly.

bus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bus

Phrases with bus

  • to arrive too late to catch a scheduled bus

    Example

    I missed the bus this morning and had to walk to work.

  • to betray or sacrifice someone for one's own benefit or to avoid blame or punishment

    Example

    He threw his colleague under the bus to save himself from getting fired.

  • to join or participate in an activity or movement

    Example

    Are you ready to get on the bus and start making a difference?

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Summary: bus in Brief

The word 'bus' [bʌs] refers to a large motor vehicle designed to carry groups of people. It is commonly used for transportation to work or school, as well as for group trips. Phrases like 'miss the bus' and 'throw someone under the bus' add idiomatic meaning to the term.

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