to book
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1.8
- verb
- /bʊk/
- She decided to book a hotel for their holiday in July.
- book a flight
- book a trip
- book in advance
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- He and Danny decided to book two extra dates.
- If you had a convention of them, you'd have to book a whole Pizza Express.
- And did you need fast pass to like book the firework thing?
Examples
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The rest of her friends were planning to book their flights and accommodation over the next few weeks.
Academic text (2018) -
She called to say that we should meet, and so I booked a flight to Boston.
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I was thinking maybe you could book me a ticket to come visit you next weekend.
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We'll book into a hotel.
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All you have to do is book your procedure date.
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Teachers are coming in to book resources or equipment for their classes.
Academic text (2011) -
How many appointments can you book in the month of May?
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Please tell me you booked a room away from the pool.
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I think for graduation weekend, we have to book a swamp tour.
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Why don't you book a room at the hotel?
Synonyms
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1.3
To keep something for someone to use later
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3.2
To book something in advance for future use
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3.3
To sign up in advance to attend or stay at a place
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4.1
To plan something ahead of time
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3.2
To arrange a time and reserve a place for a class or appointment
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
9
4.4
Decide something about a person or thing by how they look
- Informal
5
4.6
All possible methods someone uses to get something, often using clever or dishonest actions
- Offensive
1
9.9
A person who has many chins because they gained weight
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
226
1.4
A magazine with pictures and words that tell stories, often about superheroes or adventures
- Archaic
87
1.0
A book with people's names, addresses, and numbers to call listed alphabetically
- Literature
23
8.0
Last part of the New Testament that shows symbolic visions about the end of the world
21
8.0
The holy book of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that tells the history of ancient American peoples
- Baby Talk
15
1.0
A book with simple line drawings for children to color with crayons or pencils
- Literature
12
2.6
An article that describes a recently published book and says if it is good
9
4.0
A large attractive book with many photos or pictures kept on a living room table for guests to browse
- Archaic
6
1.0
A book that lists names, addresses and phone numbers of people and businesses
6
4.4
The first book of the Bible that tells how the world began and early stories like Adam and Noah
- Specialized
6
4.7
The value of an asset on a company's balance sheet equals its cost minus how much it loses in value
- Literature
5
7.9
A book in the Bible that tells of a man who suffers and God answers him
- Neologism
3
5.2
A satirical Broadway musical created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez
- Specialized
3
2.3
A book or digital record where a business writes all money it gets and spends
2
6.7
A book of the Old Testament that tells about Daniel's life and visions of the future
2
5.2
The second Bible book telling how Moses led Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
- Literature
2
7.8
An official service book used in Church of England worship with formal and beautiful language
- Literature
1
7.0
A book in the Old Testament that has Isaiah's messages to people about God and the future
1
8.2
An object that looks like a book but is not, used to decorate shelves or hide small things
- Literature
1
7.0
A short Bible book about Ruth, who stays loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband dies
1
7.9
A book in the Old Testament that gives rules for priests and the people of Israel
1
7.6
The fifth book of the Bible containing Moses' last speeches and laws for the people of Israel
1
8.9
A book in the Old Testament that contains Ezekiel's messages about the fall and return of Jerusalem and Judah
1
6.4
An Old Testament book about Esther, a Jewish woman who saves her people in Persia
- Literature
1
8.8
A religious book said to be by Solomon with thoughts about wisdom included in some Christian Bibles
- Literature
1
8.1
A book in the Bible that tells how Israel was led by local leaders before it had kings
1
9.8
A book of the Old Testament that talks about the meaning and emptiness of human life
1
7.9
A notebook where someone writes favorite quotes, ideas, and useful information
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6.1
An Old Testament book that tells about the Israelites' journey from Egypt and a count of their people
How Booked
Surface Forms
Etymology
To book (reserve) comes from the old practice of writing a name or reservation into a book to hold a place. So to book a seat or a hotel is to put your name down and save it in advance.