Rome is famous for the splendour of its ancient buildings.
ANTONYM: ugliness
because CONJUNCTION
Because is used with other words to give a reason for something.
as
As you’ve been so helpful, I’ll treat you to an ice cream.
owing to
Owing to work on the track this Sunday, trains will be delayed.
since
“Since Fred is here, why don’t we build a tree house?” my sister suggested.
thanks to
I got no pocket money, thanks to my brother telling tales on me.
bed NOUN
A bed is a piece of furniture that you lie on when you sleep.
Some types of bed:
bunk beds
cot
cradle
double bed
futon
hammock
inflatable bed
single bed
sofa bed
water bed
Some things that are put on a bed:
bedspread
blanket
duvet
eiderdown
mattress
pillow
pillowcase
quilt
sheet
sleeping bag
before ADVERB
If something happens before, it happens earlier than something else.
formerly
Formerly, Mrs Patterson was a teacher at my dad’s old school.
previously
Previously, Mr Cruickshank had always let us off homework, but not today.
sooner
If I had got the invitation sooner, I would have come to the party.
Something that goes before something else precedes it.
begin VERB
If you begin something, you start it.
commence
The king shouted “Let battle commence!” and the two knights thundered towards each other.
embark on