bene Meaning & Definition
What Does Bene Mean?
Bene is a noun that means A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon. As an adjective, it means Good. As a verb, it means Misspelling of been.
Bene in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /biːn/ |
| Plural | benes |
| Comparative / superlative | benar, benat |
Bene Definition (Noun)
- A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon.
Noun
- Alternative form of benne (“sesame”).
Bene as an Adjective
- Good.
Noun
- Tongue.
Stowe your bene!
Noun
- Abbreviation of eggs Benedict, an egg dish
Bene as a Verb
- Misspelling of been.
That would of bene a good idea...
Synonyms of Bene
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Bene synonyms and antonyms →Bene in a Sentence
Stowe your bene!
That would of bene a good idea...
Word Forms & Grammar
bene (plural benes)
bene (uncountable)
bene (comparative benar, superlative benat)
bene
Words That Rhyme With Bene
Origin of Bene
Origin 1: From Middle English bene, from Old English bēn (“prayer, request, petition, favour, compulsory service”), from Proto-Germanic *bōniz (“supplication”). Cognate with Danish bøn (“prayer”), Swedish bön (“prayer”), Icelandic bæn (“prayer”), Icelandic bón (“request”). Related to ban. See also boon, bee.
Origin 2: UK C16. Probably from Latin bene or Italian bene.
Origin 3: Clipping of eggs benedict
Quick Answers About Bene
Is bene a noun or an adjective?
Bene is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of bene?
The plural of bene is benes.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of bene?
The comparative form is benar and the superlative form is benat.