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buses

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbəsɪz// UK //bˈʌsɪz// bus·es

n. large vehicles that carry many people along a specific route. You usually pay a small amount of money to ride them.

n. plural form of a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers by road, typically following a fixed route and schedule.


SIMPLE

The buses arrive every ten minutes during the morning.

CONTEXTUAL

City planners are adding more electric buses to the fleet to reduce local air pollution.

COMPLEX

The integration of dedicated lanes ensures that buses remain a competitive alternative to private transport during peak hours when traffic congestion is at its highest.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural is usually spelled 'buses', though 'busses' is an acceptable but much rarer variant.

Pitfall

I am waiting the busI am waiting for the busThe verb 'wait' requires the preposition 'for' when followed by an object like 'bus'.

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