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basil

Pronunciation: [ˈbeɪ.zəl]

Word

Learn how to use basil in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(noun) a type of herb used to flavor food. It has green leaves and a strong smell. You often find it in dishes like pesto or salads.

Example

I added fresh basil to the pasta sauce, and it tasted amazing.

Example

The soup was bland because I forgot to put any basil in it.

Example

Do you like to use basil in your cooking?

Context: “plants”

(noun) a plant that belongs to the mint family. It grows in warm weather and has fragrant leaves that people love to use in cooking.

Example

I planted basil in my garden, and it grew really well.

Example

There was no basil in the garden this year because I forgot to plant it.

Example

Can basil grow in colder climates?

How to pronounce basil

Pronunciation: [ˈbeɪ.zəl]

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