ben Synonyms
Another word for ben
• noun (Context 1)
A high mountain peak in Scotland or Ireland, often used in the names of specific mountains.
"Hikers spent the afternoon climbing the steep, heather-covered slopes of the peak."
• noun (Context 2)
The inner room or parlor of a traditional two-roomed Scottish cottage.
"The family gathered in the cozy parlor after finishing their chores in the kitchen."
• adverb (Context 3)
Inside; toward or into the inner room of a house.
"She invited the shivering travelers to come inside and warm themselves by the hearth."
• preposition (Context 4)
Into or inside; toward the inner part of.
"The host carried the steaming platter into the house to serve the waiting guests."
• noun (Context 5)
Any of several tropical and subtropical trees of the genus Moringa (family Moringaceae), native to parts of Africa and Asia, or their winged seeds, which yield a non-drying oil (oil of ben) used in perfumery and lubrication.
"Perfumers historically prized the oil extracted from the moringa for its remarkable stability and lack of odor."
Opposites of ben
The opposite of ben shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: