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Curb Meaning in English

word

/ˈkɝb/
kurb
/kˈɜːb/
kurb

التعريف

'Curb' can mean the edge of a sidewalk (the stone or concrete border beside the road), or to control or limit something.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

As a noun, 'curb' is common in American English for 'sidewalk edge' (British English: 'kerb'). As a verb, 'curb' means to limit or control, often used with 'curb your enthusiasm/appetite.' The verb is formal or neutral; the noun is everyday vocabulary.

جمل نموذجية

He sat on the curb and waited for the bus.

basic

Please curb your dog near the park.

basic

New rules will curb smoking in public places.

basic

He tripped over the curb while crossing the street at night.

natural

We need to curb our expenses if we want to save money.

natural

It’s hard to curb your sweet tooth during the holidays.

natural