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bold

The correct spelling is bold.

How to pronounce bold

/bəʊld/
noun

IPA: /bəʊld/

Say it like: Bol-d

The correct spelling is bold. A dwelling; habitation; building. For example: "Bold deeds win admiration and, sometimes, medals."

Usage Examples

Bold deeds win admiration and, sometimes, medals.

the painter's bold use of colour and outline

The last word of this sentence is bold.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A dwelling; habitation; building.

adjective

  1. 1.Courageous, daring.
  2. 2.Visually striking; conspicuous.
  3. 3.(of typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.
  4. 4.Presumptuous, forward or impudent.
  5. 5.Naughty; insolent; badly-behaved.

verb

  1. 1.To make (a font or some text) bold.
  2. 2.To make bold or daring.
  3. 3.To become bold.

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