English Dictionary
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- aused before a noun to talk about one person or thing not mentioned before; used to show someone is part of a group or has a job; any or every one of something; used before a feelin
- a lota large amount or number; very much
- a roof over your heada place to live
- ABCThe entire set of alphabet letters, often taught to children first.; The fundamental principles or facts of a subject.
- aboutrelating to or concerning something; having as its main purpose or focus; doing or being busy with something; moving in different directions in a place; spread in different parts o
- abovehigher in position than something else; greater than a certain value or age; of higher rank or quality; not capable of doing something bad; louder than another sound
- absolutelyused to show something is completely true; used to stress something negative; used to mean 'extremely' with strong feelings; used to show strong agreement or give permission; used
- abuseusing something in a wrong or harmful way; unfair, cruel, or violent treatment of someone; rude and angry words said to someone
- acidA chemical that can burn things and has a sour taste.; A strong illegal drug that makes people see and hear things that are not real.
- acrossgoing from one side to another; on the far side of something; over a surface of the body; throughout a place or among a group; well-informed or familiar with
- actiondoing something to make something happen; something that someone does; workers stopping work to protest; a legal process to make someone pay or stop; fighting in a war; events in a
- activebusy doing things, especially physical activities; taking part in something and making an effort; doing something regularly; full of energy and ideas; working or able to be used; h
- actualreal or true, not imagined; the main or most important part of something
- actuallyused to say something is true or real; used to show something is different from what people think; used to politely correct someone; used to politely get attention or say something
- adageA saying that many people know and believe to be true, often giving advice or a lesson.
- addressThe place where someone lives or works, used for sending mail.; A location on the internet or computer where you can find something.; A formal speech given to an audience.; The pro
- adductJoin two or more substances to form a new compound.; Pull a body part towards the center of the body.
- adminA person or department that manages the day-to-day operations of a business or organization.
- adulta person who is fully grown and can make their own decisions; a fully grown animal
- advertisingthe business of telling people about products or services to make them want to buy
- aerostatAn object that can stay in the air because it is filled with a gas that is lighter than air, like a balloon or an airship.
- affectto cause a change in someone or something; to make someone become sick; to cause someone to feel sad or sorry; to pretend to feel or think something; to use something to impress ot
- AfricaA large landmass located to the south of Europe and east of the Atlantic Ocean, known for its diverse cultures and wildlife.
- afterlater than something; next in order or importance; following someone; different from before; because of something; despite something; many times; trying to find or catch; asking ab
- againone more time; back to the same place or state; added to what is already there; used to add another point; used to show a different possibility; used to ask someone to repeat somet
- againstopposing or not agreeing with someone or something; not helpful or favorable to someone or something; touching or leaning on something; to protect from or prevent something bad; wi
- agendaa list of topics to talk about in a meeting; a plan of things to do or problems to solve; a hidden reason or plan behind what someone says or does
- agreementa formal promise or contract between people; when people share the same opinion; approval or permission for something; when words match in grammar form
- aheadin front or in the future; before or earlier; winning or doing better
- AIAI is a field where we make computers think and learn like humans.; AI is also short for artificial insemination, which is a way to help women have babies without a man being invol
- airThe gas we breathe that is all around us.; The space above the ground.; Traveling by airplane.; The feeling or mood something gives.; A simple song or melody.; Acting like you are
- aliena person from another country living or working in a different country; a being from another planet or world
- allevery one of a group; the complete amount of something; for the whole time period; complete or total; only one thing and nothing else; any at all
- all the timealways or very often
- almostvery nearly but not completely
- alreadyhappened before now or earlier; shows surprise that something happened so soon; emphasizes that something exists now; shows annoyance about something continuing
- alrightUsed to check if someone agrees or understands.; Used to say you agree.; Used to accept thanks or an apology.; Used to get someone's attention.; Used to say hello.
- alsoin addition to something else; too
- alwaysat all times; for a long time; forever; too often in an annoying way; as an option
- amThe first-person singular form of the verb 'to be', used to indicate existence or a state of being.
- amazingvery surprising in a good way; very good or impressive
- amenA word said to agree with or approve something, often used at the end of prayers.
- AmericaA country in North America, often used to refer to the United States.
- AmericanA person who is from the United States.; The way English is spoken in the United States.
- amongin the middle of a group of people or things; being part of a group; divided or shared between three or more people
- anused before a word that starts with a vowel sound to mean one or any
- analysta person who studies information to form opinions or make decisions; a doctor who treats people using psychoanalysis
- ancientfrom a time long ago, in history; very old, not new; referring to people from times long ago
- andused to connect words or ideas that are added together; used to show that one action follows another; used to show purpose or intention; used to introduce a question or comment; us
- angera strong feeling of being upset or mad about something unfair
- angleThe space where two lines meet, measured in degrees.; A corner on the outside or inside of something.; The direction something is leaning or pointing when not straight.; A position
- animala living thing that is not a bird, fish, reptile, insect, or human; any living thing that is not a plant or human; any living creature, including humans; a person who is cruel or v
- anotherone more of the same kind; a different one; a very similar one
- anthropologistA person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development.
- anyUsed in questions and negative sentences to mean some amount or number of something.; Used to mean one thing or person when it doesn't matter which one.; Used to show that somethin
- anyoneUsed in questions or negative sentences to mean 'a person'.; Any person at all, no matter who.; A person of importance or fame.
- anythingused in questions, negative sentences, or with words like 'if' to mean any thing; any thing at all, no matter what it is; something important or significant
- applea round fruit with red or green skin and white inside
- applicationA formal request for something, like a job or permission.; The practical use of something, like a theory or discovery.; Putting something on a surface, like paint or cream.; Making
- approachableSomeone who is friendly and easy to talk to.; A place that can be reached by a particular route or from a particular direction.
- areThe second person singular and plural form of the verb 'to be'.
- aroundenclosing or surrounding something; at the other side of something; in a circular path; in various places within a region; considering or based on; concerning or relating to
- artificial intelligencecomputer systems that can think and learn like humans
- artista person who makes art, like paintings or drawings; a person who performs as a job, like a singer or actor
- asused to show someone or something looks like another; used to show someone's job or role
- as followsused to show what comes next in a list or explanation
- asapDo something immediately or without delay.
- AsianA person who comes from Asia or has family from Asia.
- assistanta person who helps someone in their work; a person who helps customers in a store; a student who teaches their language in another country
- assumeto think something is true without proof; to take power or responsibility; to take on a quality or appearance; to pretend to have a feeling or quality
- atshows where something is or happens; shows where someone works or studies; shows when something happens; shows the age when something happens; shows direction toward something; sho
- attentionfocusing your mind on something or someone; special care or help; kind acts to show you like someone; a straight standing position for soldiers
- audiorelated to sound that is recorded or broadcast
- augustvery impressive and respected
- authora person who writes books or articles; the person who creates or starts something
- automaticallywithout a person controlling it; without thinking; always happening because of a rule or condition
- autumnthe season between summer and winter when leaves change color and it gets colder
- avenuea wide street in a town or city; a wide road with trees on both sides, often leading to a large house; a way or method to achieve something
- avoidto stop something bad from happening; to stay away from someone or something; to move away to not hit something
- awayAt a distance from someone or something.; To a different place or direction.; Not present or absent.; Continuously or with a lot of energy.; Completely gone or used up.; At the opp
- babya very young child or animal; the youngest member of a family or group; a person who acts like a young child and gets upset easily; a loving name for a partner, but can be rude if
- backthe rear part of the body from neck to hips; the spine or backbone; the part farthest from the front; the reverse side of something; the end section of a book; the support part of
- bakeryA shop where bread and cakes are made and sold.
- bananaa long, curved yellow fruit that is soft and sweet inside
- basicthe most important part that other things build on; the simplest type or level; needed by everyone; the amount before extras are added
- basicsThe most important and fundamental information, skills, or ideas that form the foundation for more advanced understanding.; The fundamental and essential items or resources that ar
- basishow something is done or how often it happens; the reason for doing something; the main support or starting point for something
- beused to name or describe people or things; used to describe a situation or opinion; to exist or be present; to be in a place; used to say where someone is from; to happen at a time
- be associated withto have a connection or relationship with something
- be sure ofto feel certain that something is correct
- be unable tonot able to do something
- beautifullyin a way that is very nice to look at or hear; very well or perfectly
- becauseused to give a reason for something
- becometo change into a different state or thing; to be fitting or appropriate for someone; to enhance someone's appearance
- beda piece of furniture for sleeping; the bottom of a river or sea; a garden area for growing plants; a base layer for other things; a layer of rock or soil
- beforeearlier than; more important than; in front of; ahead in time; in the presence of; facing something
- beganto start or begin something
- beginTo start an action or process.; To come into existence or start happening.; To be the first part of something.; To cause something to start for the first time.; To originally be so
- behindat the back of something, often hidden; falling short of progress or schedule; supporting or approving of someone or something; responsible for the creation or development of somet
- beingthe state of existing; a living thing; the essence of a person