Curb Meaning in English
word
/ˈkɝb/
kurb
/kˈɜːb/
kurb
Definition
'Curb' can mean the edge of a sidewalk (the stone or concrete border beside the road), or to control or limit something.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Spanish: bordillo - frenar (controlar)Portuguese (BR): meio-fio - controlarPortuguese (PT): passeio - controlarChinese (Simplified): 路缘 - 抑制Chinese (Traditional): 路緣 - 抑制Hindi: किनारा (सड़क का) - रोकना (नियंत्रण करना)Arabic: رصيف - يحد منBengali: রাস্তার ধারে পাথর - নিয়ন্ত্রণ করা - সীমিত করাRussian: бордюр - сдерживать - ограничиватьJapanese: 縁石 - 抑える - 制限するVietnamese: lề đường - kiểm soát - hạn chếKorean: 연석 - 억제하다 - 제한하다Turkish: kaldırım kenarı - frenlemek - kontrol altına almakUrdu: فٹ پاتھ کا کنارہ - روکنا - محدود کرناIndonesian: tepi trotoar - mengekang - membatasi
Example Sentences
He sat on the curb and waited for the bus.
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Please curb your dog near the park.
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New rules will curb smoking in public places.
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He tripped over the curb while crossing the street at night.
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We need to curb our expenses if we want to save money.
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It’s hard to curb your sweet tooth during the holidays.
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