curb
/kɜːb/
curb, restrain
📚 Meanings
- 1.
the edge of a sidewalk or paved road.
"Please don't park your car on the curb."
- 1.
to restrain or keep in check.
"We must curb our spending."
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The taxi stopped right at the curb to pick us up.
The taxi stopped right at the curb to pick us up.
The government is trying to curb inflation with new policies.
The government is trying to curb inflation with new policies.
She had to curb her appetite for sweets after the doctor's advice.
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How do you pronounce curb?
curb is pronounced [/kɜːb/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does curb mean?
curb means "curb, restrain". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is curb?
curb is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "The taxi stopped right at the curb to pick us up." — used to mean "curb, restrain".
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