Word
books
US/ˈbʊks/
UK/bˈʊks/
Definitions
01reading material
A1 · Beginner Plural noun
n. more than one book; things you read that have pages and a cover.
n. the plural form of 'book', referring to multiple physical or electronic volumes of writing.
“She spent the entire weekend reading books in the garden.”
“The library houses thousands of rare books, many of which require special handling due to their age and fragile condition.”
Synonyms
02financial records
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. the official records of the money a business spends and receives.
n. the formal financial records or accounts of a business or organisation.
“The accountant spent all day checking the company's books for errors.”
“After the merger, the auditors spent months reconciling the books to ensure every transaction was properly documented and taxed.”
Real-World Examples
“They read books, played with their dog and then slept on a mattress in the van.” “I have read much about the snow leopard, or rather books by writers searching for some ideal version of them.” Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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