books
word · lemma: book
/ˈbʊks/
buuks
/bˈʊks/
buuks
Definition
'Books' is the plural form of 'book', meaning written works or stories that are printed or in digital form, usually made up of pages bound together.
Usage & Nuances
'Books' is always plural. Use with 'read', 'buy', 'borrow', 'return', 'love', etc. Not used for magazines or newspapers. In some contexts, 'the books' can mean financial records.
Spanish: librosPortuguese (BR): livrosPortuguese (PT): livrosChinese (Simplified): 书籍Chinese (Traditional): 書籍Hindi: किताबेंArabic: كتبBengali: বইRussian: книгиJapanese: 本Vietnamese: sáchKorean: 책Turkish: kitaplarUrdu: کتابیںIndonesian: buku
Example Sentences
I like to read books before bed.
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The library has many books.
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His desk is always covered in books and papers.
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If you love mystery books, you should check out this author.
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She bought three new books yesterday.
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Have you finished any good books lately?
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