English Dictionary
Browse English words with definitions, pronunciation and example sentences. Select a word to study its meanings and usage.
- beliefA conviction or acceptance that something is true or exists.; An opinion or acceptance that something is true or valid.; The principles or convictions of a religious, philosophical
- bestthe most excellent or highest quality; most enjoyable or happiest; most fitting or right
- betterimproved or more good; more suitable; showing more skill; less sick or troubled; fully healthy again
- BettyBetty is a common first name for girls, and it can also be a shorter form of the name Elizabeth.
- betweenin the space that separates two things; in the time that separates two events; within a range of two amounts; separating two places; from one place to another; showing a choice or
- beyondpast something; more than; after a certain time; not possible; too difficult for
- bibleThe holy book of Christianity, with the Old and New Testaments.; The holy book of Judaism, including the Torah, prophets, and writings.; A copy of the Christian or Jewish holy book
- bigA lot or many; not small.; Mature or more advanced in age.; Of great significance or importance.; Requiring much effort, money, or time.; Widely known or liked by many people.; Hav
- birdan animal with feathers, wings, and a beak that can usually fly; a person who is unusual or special in some way; an offensive term for a young woman
- biteto use teeth to cut into something; to make a small hole in skin with teeth; when a fish takes food from a hook; to start having a bad effect
- blackthe color of coal or night; completely dark with no light; relating to people with dark skin, especially from Africa; coffee without milk; very dirty; full of anger; without hope;
- blasphemerA person who shows disrespect or irreverence towards God or sacred things.
- blogA website where someone writes regularly about topics they like.
- bluethe color of the sky or ocean; skin that looks blue from cold or lack of air; sad; about sex; voting for the Democratic party in the US
- bodythe whole physical structure of a person or animal; the main part of a body without the head, arms, and legs; a dead person or animal; the main part of something, like a building o
- bookpages with words, bound together to read; a published work, in print or digital form; bound pages for writing in; things fastened together like a book; records of money for a busin
- bottlea container for liquids; the amount a bottle holds; alcoholic drink; a baby's milk container or the milk inside; courage
- boya young male person; a male child; a young male worker; a male from a place; a group of male friends; soldiers from one's country; offensive term for a black man
- brandA product or service made by a specific company with its own name.; A specific type or style of something.; A mark made with hot metal to show ownership, often on animals.
- breakTo cause to separate into pieces, typically by force.; To stop functioning or become inoperative.; To cause a wound that bleeds by penetrating the skin.; To violate a law, promise,
- breakagePieces of something that have been broken.; The process of something breaking.
- breakfastthe morning meal
- broadswordA broadsword is a large sword with a wide, flat blade.
- brothera boy or man with the same parents as you; a man in your group or team; a man in a religious group; a black man (used by black people); a member of a male student club
- brownthe color of earth or coffee; skin that is naturally brown or tanned by the sun
- browserA program that lets you view websites on the internet.; A person who looks at things in a store but may not buy anything.
- buildto make something by putting parts together; to create or develop something; to become stronger over time
- builtconstructed or created in a specific way
- bulleta small metal object shot from a gun
- bus stationa place where buses start and end their trips, and people get on and off buses
- businessbuying and selling things for money; work you do for your job; how much work a company does; a company or store; something someone is responsible for; important things to deal with
- butused to show a difference or contrast; however; even so; used to say sorry before giving bad news; used to show surprise or disagreement; except; used to emphasize by repeating; us
- butterflya flying insect with a thin body and four large, often colorful wings; a swimming style where both arms move forward together while the legs kick up and down
- buyTo pay money to get something.; To have enough money to get something.; To use money to bribe someone.; To achieve something by sacrificing something else.; To believe or accept so
- bythe method or way something is done; in close proximity to something; the agent in a passive sentence; before a certain time; as a result of; indicating the extent or degree of som
- cableA wire or set of wires that carries electricity or signals.; Strong metal rope used on ships or to hold up bridges.; A system for sending TV signals through wires.; A message sent
- cafeA place that sells drinks and simple food. Most cafes do not serve alcohol.; A small shop that sells snacks, newspapers, and other items, often open later than other stores.
- callTo name someone or something; to address someone by a name or title.; To telephone someone.; To summon someone to a location by phone.; To describe or consider someone or something
- calmFree from agitation or excitement.; Free from strong winds or waves.; Free from wind.
- cameraA device that takes photos or videos.
- canable to do something; know how to do something; used with feel, hear, see, smell, taste; allowed to do something; ask for permission; ask for help; make a suggestion; say something
- CanadaLarge, bilingual country, North America.
- candyA sweet treat made from sugar or chocolate, often enjoyed as a snack.
- cara vehicle with an engine and wheels that carries people; a part of a train; a special type of train car
- carelooking after someone or something to keep them healthy and safe; a home provided for children who cannot live with their parents; being careful to do something well and avoid mist
- careerA person's jobs over time, often getting better.; The time you spend working in your life.
- carefulBeing cautious and thorough to avoid mistakes or harm.; Paying close attention to details.
- carrota long orange vegetable that grows in the ground; something offered to make someone do what you want
- carryto hold and move someone or something from one place to another; to have something with you when you go places; to move water, electricity, or other things through pipes or wires;
- cashMoney in coins or paper bills; Money in any form
- catA small furry animal that people keep as a pet.; A wild animal that is part of the cat family.
- celebritya very famous person; being famous
- CEOThe person who is in charge of a company or organization.
- cerealA type of grass plant that gives us grains for food.; The small, hard seeds from cereal plants used as food.; A breakfast food made from grains, usually eaten with milk.
- certainlywithout any doubt; yes, of course
- certifyto officially say something is true in writing; to give someone an official paper showing they can do a job; to officially say someone has a serious mental illness
- chargethe price asked for something; a store account where you pay later; being in control or responsible for something; a person you are responsible for; an official accusation of a cri
- childa young person who is not yet an adult; a son or daughter of any age; a person shaped by a certain time or ideas; an adult who acts in a childish way
- Chineserelating to or coming from China
- ChristmasA holiday on December 25th when people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.; The time of year around December 25th when people celebrate with family and friends.
- churchA building where Christians worship.; A Christian worship service.; A group of Christians who worship together.; The Christian religion as an organization.
- circlea round flat shape; the line around a circle; people or things arranged in a ring; the curved upper seats in a theater; a group with shared interests
- citizenshipThe right to be a member of a country.; The duties and actions of being a good member of a community.
- citya large town with many people and buildings; a town with special rights, often with a cathedral; a town given special rights by the government; all the people living in a city; Lon
- classicone of the best or most important of its kind; very typical or expected; simple, traditional, and always stylish; used to say something is very funny, stupid, or typical
- classicalrelating to classical music; widely accepted and used for a long time; traditional; connected with ancient Greece and Rome; very typical; having all expected features; ancient and
- cleannot dirty; neat and tidy; safe for the environment; blank; appropriate for all ages; no law violations; free of illegal items; sober; fair; smooth and even; skillful; error-free; f
- cleareasy to understand; obvious and certain; having no doubt; thinking logically; easy to see or hear; see-through; without clouds; without marks; bright and lively; not blocked; not f
- clearlyin a way that is easy to see or hear; in a way that is easy to understand; used to show something is obvious and true
- clickto press a button on a computer mouse or touchpad to select something on the screen; to make a short, sharp sound; to suddenly become clear or make sense; to become friends with so
- climate changelong-term changes in Earth's weather patterns, especially the warming caused by human activities
- closednot open; shut; not open for business or public use; not open to new ideas or opinions; only for certain people; not open to all
- clothesthings you wear on your body
- clothingItems worn on the body, such as shirts, pants, and dresses.
- cocktailA mixed drink made with alcohol and other ingredients like juice.; A cold dish made of small pieces of mixed food.; A mixture of different things that don't usually go together.
- coffeeroasted seeds from a tropical plant, or the powder made from them; a hot drink made by mixing coffee powder with hot water, often with milk or sugar; one serving of coffee in a cup
- coldhaving a low temperature; not heated; cooled after cooking; without emotion; not friendly; lacking warmth in an unpleasant way; not easy to find; in games, not close to finding som
- collectivismA social system where people work together for the common good, rather than just for their own personal benefit.
- colorWhat you see like red, blue, or green when light shines on things.; Using more than just black and white.; The natural tone of people's skin which shows different racial origins.;
- comeMove or travel towards or into contact with.; Arrive at a place.; Appear or be found in a particular place.; Move or travel to an event or place.; Have traveled a certain distance.
- come into enter a place
- comedyA funny play, movie, or TV show that usually has a happy ending.; Funny entertainment with jokes and short performances.; The funny part of something.
- comfortableFeeling relaxed and good, like when wearing soft clothes or sitting on a nice chair.; Feeling relaxed and at ease, without any pain or discomfort.; Feeling sure and not worried abo
- comingThe time when something new starts or someone arrives.
- commentan opinion or explanation about someone or something; criticism that points out problems
- commonhappening often or found in many places; shared by two or more people or a group; ordinary or not special; found in large numbers; not rare; typical of a low social class; not poli
- commonlyhappening often or by many people
- communicationthe act of sharing ideas or information with others; ways to send information, like phones, computers, or roads; a message, letter, or call
- compactlyTaking up little space; Packed closely together; Having a small but strong build
- companionA person or animal that goes with you or spends time with you.; A person who shares your good or bad experiences.; A person hired to live with and help someone, especially someone
- companyA business that sells goods or services.; A group of people working or performing together.; Being with someone instead of alone.; Visitors in your home.; A group of people togethe
- computeran electronic machine that stores information and does tasks
- concernto be about or involve someone or something; to be about a topic; to make someone worried; to show interest in something
- conditionhow something is; how healthy someone is; a long-term health problem; the situation where people live or work; the situation that affects something; a rule that must be followed; s
- confidenceTrust in someone or something's abilities or qualities.; Belief in your own ability to succeed.; Certainty about something.; Trust that someone will keep information private.; A se
- consensusan agreement that everyone in a group accepts
- continueto keep going without stopping; to keep doing something; to go further in the same way; to stay in the same job or state; to start again after stopping; to start speaking again
- contractA written agreement between people or groups.; An agreement to kill someone for money.
- contributeTo give something to help achieve a goal; To be one reason something happens; To add value or improvement; To provide content or share ideas
- controlThe authority to manage or direct.; The act of restraining or directing.; The process of managing or limiting.; The mechanisms used to operate a device.; A standard for comparison