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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BUNBURY

Coined by Oscar Wilde in The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).
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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 BUNBURY

bunbury  [ˈbʌnbərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUNBURY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bunbury is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb bunbury in English.

WHAT DOES BUNBURY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of bunbury in the English dictionary

The definition of bunbury in the dictionary is to create a fictitious scenario that provides an excuse for avoiding unwanted engagements.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BUNBURY

PRESENT

Present
I bunbury
you bunbury
he/she/it bunburies
we bunbury
you bunbury
they bunbury
Present continuous
I am bunburying
you are bunburying
he/she/it is bunburying
we are bunburying
you are bunburying
they are bunburying
Present perfect
I have bunburied
you have bunburied
he/she/it has bunburied
we have bunburied
you have bunburied
they have bunburied
Present perfect continuous
I have been bunburying
you have been bunburying
he/she/it has been bunburying
we have been bunburying
you have been bunburying
they have been bunburying
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 bunburied
you bunburied
he/she/it bunburied
we bunburied
you bunburied
they bunburied
Past continuous
I was bunburying
you were bunburying
he/she/it was bunburying
we were bunburying
you were bunburying
they were bunburying
Past perfect
I had bunburied
you had bunburied
he/she/it had bunburied
we had bunburied
you had bunburied
they had bunburied
Past perfect continuous
I had been bunburying
you had been bunburying
he/she/it had been bunburying
we had been bunburying
you had been bunburying
they had been bunburying
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

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

CONDITIONAL

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

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you bunbury
we let´s bunbury
you bunbury
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to bunbury
Past participle
bunburied
Present Participle
bunburying
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 RHYME WITH BUNBURY


anbury
ˈænbərɪ
Banbury
ˈbænbərɪ
baneberry
ˈbeɪnbərɪ
blackberry
ˈblækbərɪ
blueberry
ˈbluːbərɪ
boysenberry
ˈbɔɪzənbərɪ
Burberry
ˈbɜːbərɪ
canterbury
ˈkæntəbərɪ
cranberry
ˈkrænbərɪ
Glastonbury
ˈɡlæstənbərɪ
goldenberry
ˈɡəʊldənbərɪ
loganberry
ˈləʊɡənbərɪ
mulberry
ˈmʌlbərɪ
raspberry
ˈrɑːzbərɪ
robbery
ˈrɒbərɪ
Salisbury
ˈsɔːlzbərɪ
salmonberry
ˈsæmənbərɪ
strawberry
ˈstrɔːbərɪ
Sunbury-on-Thames
ˈsʌnbərɪ
twinberry
ˈtwɪnbərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUNBURY

bumsucking
bun
Buna
bunce
bunch
bunchberries
bunchberry
Bunche
bunches
bunchgrass
bunchier
bunchiest
bunchily
bunchiness
bunchy
bunco
bunco artist
bunco squad
buncombe
bund

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUNBURY

Astbury
Avebury
Aylesbury
Bloomsbury
Bradbury
bury
Cadbury
Dewsbury
John of Salisbury
Lansbury
Newbury
rebury
Sainsbury
Saintsbury
Shaftesbury
Shrewsbury
Tewkesbury
tilbury
unbury
William of Malmesbury

Synonyms and antonyms of bunbury in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bunbury» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUNBURY

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

Translator English - Chinese

班伯里
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bunbury
570 millions of speakers

English

bunbury
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Bunbury
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

بنبري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Банбери
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Bunbury
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Bunbury
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bunbury
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bunbury
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bunbury
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バンベリー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

번 버리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bunbury
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Bunbury
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Bunbury
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंबरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bunbury
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bunbury
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bunbury
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Банбері
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Bunbury
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

bunbury
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Bunbury
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

bunbury
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Bunbury
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bunbury

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUNBURY»

The term «bunbury» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.495 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUNBURY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bunbury» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bunbury» 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 bunbury

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUNBURY»

Discover the use of bunbury in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bunbury and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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No Ordinary General: Lt. General Sir Henry Bunbury ...
Bunbury's writings, together with the story of his life, provide a fascinating and informative picture of the British army and many of its commanders during the Napoleonic wars, and of the exiled emperor Napoleon, as well as casting an ...
Desmond Gregory, 1999
2
Memorials of Sir C. J. F. Bunbury, Bart
He corresponded copiously with Lyell, Horner, Darwin and Hooker among others. This nine-volume edition of his letters and diaries was published privately by his wife Frances Horner and her sister Katherine Lyell between 1890 and 1893.
Charles James Fox Bunbury, Frances Horner Bunbury, Katharine Horner Lyell, 2011
3
Vanishing Ireland
A unique collection of portraits and interviews introduce the people and customs that shaped the cultural identity of the Irish nation Taking readers back to an Ireland virtually unrecognizable to today's generation, this collection of ...
James Fennell, Turtle Bunbury, 2007
4
Willie the Whale
Then you find out that because you did not do it, many people were hurt. This book with its colorful illustrations tells of a whale who was minding his own business when he accidentally swallowed a human.
Denise Roxanne Bunbury-Westford, 2010
5
Murder and Mayhem at Old Bunbury: A Clive and Esther Tale of ...
EVERYONE with a sense of humor (club member or not) will laugh his socks off at this latest Clive tale. Clive Endive Ogive IV belongs to at least eighteen very exclusive private clubs-certainly all the ones that matter.
Clive Endive Ogive, 2010
6
Memoir and Literary Remains of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry ...
SIR. HENRY. EDWARD. BUNBURY,. BART. _.°.__ CHAPTER I. (1778—1799) Hmmv EDWARD BUNBURY was born in London on CHAPMay 4, 1778: the younger of the two sons .of Henry William Bunbury, and Catharine Horneck, "78- 99 his ...
Sir Charles James Fox BUNBURY, Sir Henry Edward BUNBURY, 1868
7
The Irish Pub
A visual tour of pubs that epitomize the traditions of old Ireland features hundreds of photos taken throughout the country and includes accompanying text about each pub's local history, family tales, and favorite offerings.
James Fennell, Turtle Bunbury, 2008
8
The Law Journal Reports
... the assets should be applied, was part of the general law ; and if the particular remedy failed, this Court would enforce the general intention. Demurrer overruled . M.R. } April 25,26;/ May 24. > bunbury v. bunbury. 296 CASES IN CHANCERY:
9
The Yankee Whaler: The Diary of Thomas Morris, Bunbury, ...
Thomas dreams of escaping his bleak life in a small town and becoming a world-famous journalist.
Deborah Lisson, 2001
10
Eleven Months in Bunbury
A fabulously tough and funny novel by a very young and talented writer.
James Ricks, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUNBURY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bunbury is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bunbury ultrasound scam accused admits six charges
Rawinia Hayes was due to face a three-day trial in the Bunbury Magistrates Court, but on Tuesday pleaded guilty to six counts of making false ... «WA today, Jul 15»
2
South West side named for Landmark title defence | photos
Chris Andrew from South Bunbury has been selected in the SWFL's league side for the Landmark Country Football Championships. «Bunbury Mail, Jul 15»
3
Let your inner child come to life
... every day and going to work to create theatre. The show will be performed at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on July 24 and 25. «Bunbury Mail, Jul 15»
4
Ranger plan to tackle 4WD hoons | Poll
Weather · Your 4-day local weather forecast · Bunbury Mail. Tuesday July 7, 2015. News · Regional Focus. Larger / SmallerNight Mode ... «Bunbury Mail, Jul 15»
5
Bunbury pub Yew Tree Inn celebrates five years since relaunch
After years of neglect, the Yew Tree Inn, in Bunbury, was refurbished by renowned designers Lister Carter in the summer of 2010. Now, under ... «Nantwich News, Jul 15»
6
Woman killed in Bunbury motorbike crash
The 23-year-old from Pinjarra was the pillion passenger on the Yamaha on Waterloo Road in Dardanup, east of Bunbury, on Friday when the ... «WA today, Jul 15»
7
Visiting US marines save Bunbury bus driver
TAKING a break in Bunbury from life aboard a US Navy ship wasn't all sight-seeing and relaxation for three marines. Last Friday, June 26, ... «Bunbury Mail, Jul 15»
8
Bunbury looks for explosive finish with Revs
FOXBORO - Perhaps the tease that has been Teal Bunbury in a little less than two seasons will finally manifest itself over the final three months ... «The Sun Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
Good Morning Western Australia | Friday, July 3, 2015
Bunbury charities are feeling the pinch due to the rising cost of living. Pictured is Bunbury Salvation Army Lieutenant Harriet Farquhar. «Bunbury Mail, Jul 15»
10
U.S. Marines save Bunbury bus driver
The Marines assisted a bus driver who went unconscious while driving them from the Ashland to Bunbury, Australia, during a port visit. «DVIDS, Jul 15»

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