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My dad cut my hair once - I wanted a bob and he gave me a bowl cut. That was a tough few years.
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Meaning of "bob" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOB

Of uncertain origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BOB

bob  [bɒb] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOB

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bob is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb bob in English.

WHAT DOES BOB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of bob in the English dictionary

The first definition of bob in the dictionary is to move or cause to move up and down repeatedly, as while floating in water. Other definition of bob is to move or cause to move with a short abrupt movement, as of the head. Bob is also to make.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BOB

PRESENT

Present
I bob
you bob
he/she/it bobs
we bob
you bob
they bob
Present continuous
I am bobbing
you are bobbing
he/she/it is bobbing
we are bobbing
you are bobbing
they are bobbing
Present perfect
I have bobbed
you have bobbed
he/she/it has bobbed
we have bobbed
you have bobbed
they have bobbed
Present perfect continuous
I have been bobbing
you have been bobbing
he/she/it has been bobbing
we have been bobbing
you have been bobbing
they have been bobbing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I bobbed
you bobbed
he/she/it bobbed
we bobbed
you bobbed
they bobbed
Past continuous
I was bobbing
you were bobbing
he/she/it was bobbing
we were bobbing
you were bobbing
they were bobbing
Past perfect
I had bobbed
you had bobbed
he/she/it had bobbed
we had bobbed
you had bobbed
they had bobbed
Past perfect continuous
I had been bobbing
you had been bobbing
he/she/it had been bobbing
we had been bobbing
you had been bobbing
they had been bobbing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will bob
you will bob
he/she/it will bob
we will bob
you will bob
they will bob
Future continuous
I will be bobbing
you will be bobbing
he/she/it will be bobbing
we will be bobbing
you will be bobbing
they will be bobbing
Future perfect
I will have bobbed
you will have bobbed
he/she/it will have bobbed
we will have bobbed
you will have bobbed
they will have bobbed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been bobbing
you will have been bobbing
he/she/it will have been bobbing
we will have been bobbing
you will have been bobbing
they will have been bobbing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would bob
you would bob
he/she/it would bob
we would bob
you would bob
they would bob
Conditional continuous
I would be bobbing
you would be bobbing
he/she/it would be bobbing
we would be bobbing
you would be bobbing
they would be bobbing
Conditional perfect
I would have bob
you would have bob
he/she/it would have bob
we would have bob
you would have bob
they would have bob
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been bobbing
you would have been bobbing
he/she/it would have been bobbing
we would have been bobbing
you would have been bobbing
they would have been bobbing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you bob
we let´s bob
you bob
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to bob
Past participle
bobbed
Present Participle
bobbing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOB

bob skate
bob-a-job
bob-a-job week
bob-wheel
Bob´s your uncle
boba
bobak
bobbed
bobbejaan
bobber
bobberies
bobbery
bobbery pack
bobbies
bobbin
bobbin lace
bobbinet
bobbing
bobbins

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOB

blob
blow job
boob
cob
dob
fob
gob
handjob
hob
Jacob
job
knob
lob
mob
nob
noob
on the job
on-the-job
rob
sob

Synonyms and antonyms of bob in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BOB»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «bob» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of bob
bend · bounce · bow · crouch · dip · dodge · drop · duck · gesture · greeting · hop · indication · jerk · leap · lower · nod · oscillate · quiver · salute · sign · signal · skip · stoop · waggle · weave · wobble

Translation of «bob» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOB

Find out the translation of bob to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bob from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bob» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

上下浮动
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

menearse
570 millions of speakers

English

bob
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बॉब
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بوب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Боб
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

balouçar-se
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দোলক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

se balancer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bob
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sich auf und ab bewegen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

上下に動く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

둥둥 떠다니다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bob
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bob
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॉब
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şilin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

andare su e giù
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bob
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Боб
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bob
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bob
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bob
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bob
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bob
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bob

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOB»

The term «bob» is very widely used and occupies the 3.195 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOB» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bob» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bob» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bob

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10 QUOTES WITH «BOB»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bob.
1
Camila Alves
When I was a kid, I wanted a Chanel bob and bangs. My mom said no. I went to the salon anyway, and they said, 'No way - we are not going to do that to your hair.' So I did it myself. Big mistake. Instead of my bangs going down straight, they were sticking up like a cat. It was horrible.
2
Jake Bugg
Bob Dylan is great. I've been compared to him a lot. I think when people see a person on stage with a guitar they just think, 'Bob Dylan!'
3
Colbie Caillat
Bob Marley is a huge influence. I love reggae music, but I also love the purpose of the songs he writes and the style of the music - it takes your worries away and makes you feel good, and I think that's what music is about.
4
Alexa Chung
My dad cut my hair once - I wanted a bob and he gave me a bowl cut. That was a tough few years.
5
Eric Church
Bob Seger was a huge inspiration.
6
Lily Cole
Every time I have to try on a wig for work, I get excited about the colour; I've often thought about going for a platinum bob or also raven black, as it looks so great against pale skin. But I always end up being loyal to my red colour.
7
Kim Deal
Bob summed it up best when he was on his knees at the end of the night saying, 'Don't trust in Guided By Voices.' You were there; was the show awful or something? I know it was sloppy, but they're not really that tight anyway, but was it embarrassing, was it sad?
8
Mos Def
Bob Marley performed the 'One Love Peace' concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. There's always been that in black music and culture in general. It's no surprise because black music is such a reflection of what's going on in black life. It's not unusual for hip-hop.
9
Melanie Fiona
Bob Marley is one of the most recognized artists. He didn't care to be defined. People wondered, 'Is it reggae? Is it rock?' But at the end of the day they were still playing his music and that's what matters.
10
Peter Fonda
Bob Dylan is out of the mentorship of Allen Ginsberg.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOB»

Discover the use of bob in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bob and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change ...
Argues that reading aloud to children is a vital part of their educational development, exploring how and where to read to achieve the best effects.
Mem Fox, 2008
2
A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.
James Bowen, 2012
3
Chronicles: Volume One
With the book's side trips to New Orleans, Woodstock, Minnesota and points west, Chronicles: Volume One is an intimate and intensely personal recollection of extraordinary times.
Bob Dylan, 2004
4
Bush at War
With his unmatched investigative skill, Bob Woodward tells the behind-the-scenes story of how President George W. Bush and his top national security advisers, after the initial shock of the September 11 attacks, led the nation to war.
Bob Woodward, 2002
5
Bob Marley: A Biography
Presents the life of the Jamaican musician who brought reggae music to world attention, discussing his involvement in Jamaican politics and the Rastafarian religion, and his untimely death from cancer at the age of thirty-six.
David Vlado Moskowitz, 2007
6
Tarantula
Bob Dylan wrote Tarantula in 1966. It existed for years only in dog-eared bootleg copies, but was eventually published in 1971. The book captures the tone and spirit of the turbulent times in which it was written.
Bob Dylan, 2008
7
Bob The Builder Cd Story Book 4-In-1
A hardcover book and CD combination features Bob the Builder in songs and stories, including "Bob's Big Surprise" and "Pilchard Goes Fishing."
Hinkler Books, 2004
8
Travelin’ Man: On the Road and Behind the Scenes with Bob Seger
Now in paperback: a photo-driven insider’s look at Bob Seger’s career from the early days to his breakthrough as a world-famous musician.
Gary Graff, Tom Weschler, 2010
9
The Words and Music of Bob Marley
An analysis of the music and lyrics of one of the most transcendent figures in popular music, Bob Marley.
David Vlado Moskowitz, 2007
10
How to Analyze the Music of Bob Dylan
This title explores the creative works of famous musician Bob Dylan.
Teresa Ryan Manzella, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bob is used in the context of the following news items.
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Should she let her 6-year-old stay overnight with 'Uncle Bob'?
I have no concerns about this even though Bob is a bachelor who never had children. Mara loves him, he loves her, and I trust him. My sister ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
2
'19KAC' Josh Duggar and Parents Jim Bob and Michelle Molestation …
Parents to '19 Kids and Counting' child molester Josh Duggar, Jim Bob and Michelle, of The Learning Channel speak at the Values Voter ... «Classicalite, Jul 15»
3
Bob Weir Sports Let Trey Sing Shirt At Grateful Dead Finale
Guitarist Bob Weir broke the tension and added a bit of levity to the proceedings when he emerged sporting a t-shirt that read, "Let Trey Sing." ... «JamBase, Jul 15»
4
East Lake football coach Bob Hudson steps down
East Lake football coach Bob Hudson, who led the program to the state semifinals the past two seasons, said he has stepped down after 12 ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
5
Swamp Pop musician Lil Bob died Monday in Opelousas
The Louisiana Swamp Pop musician Lil Bob of "Lil Bob and the Lollipops" fame has died. KRVS radio's Herman Fuselier reported Monday that Camille Bob ... «KPLC-TV, Jul 15»
6
Richmond Hill Trial: Golf bag, DNA point to Mark and Bob Leonard …
Mark Leonard's nephew Justin Leonard, whose father Bob Leonard stands accused as a co-conspirator with his uncle, was called to the stand ... «WRTV Indianapolis, Jul 15»
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Bob Thiele & The Forest Rangers photographed in 2015.
Bob Thiele, Jr., the musical director of the hit FX series Sons Of Anarchy, didn't come to LAND HO!, the debut album from the musicians behind ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
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Robert 'Bob' R. Williamson
Robert "Bob" R. Williamson, 59, of Yeagertown, died at 7:53 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital. Born August 10, 1955 ... «Lewistown Sentinel, Jul 15»
9
Bob Dole: I Wouldn't Have Enough Money to Run Today
Image: Bob Dole: I Wouldn't Have Enough Money To Run Today Former Senate Majority Leader and presidential candidate Robert Dole, ... «Newsmax, Jul 15»
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'Basement Bob' director testing pre-sales as way to pay for filming …
Beaufort International Film Festival alum V.W. Scheich, who will co-direct the film "Basement Bob," and his wife, Uyen K. Le, laugh while ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, Jul 15»

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