English Dictionary
Browse English words with definitions, pronunciation and example sentences. Select a word to study its meanings and usage.
- emotionalrelating to feelings; causing strong feelings; showing strong feelings openly
- empathythe ability to understand and share someone else's feelings
- employto give someone a job and pay them; to use something for a specific purpose
- employeea person who works for a company and gets paid
- employera person or company that gives jobs to people and pays them
- enableto make someone or something able to do something; to make something happen by creating the right conditions; to turn on a system or feature so it can be used
- enemya person who dislikes or opposes you; a country or group you are at war with; something that causes harm or stops success
- energyThe power and eagerness to do things.; The effort you use to do something.; Power from sources like fuel or electricity.; The power that makes things work or move.
- enginethe part that makes a vehicle move by producing power; something that makes a process happen; the vehicle that pulls a train; having a certain type or number of engines
- EnglishThe language that started in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world.; The study of the English language and literature.; People from England, but sometimes mi
- enjoyto feel happy about something; to have fun doing something; to have something good; have fun (said when giving something)
- enterto go or come into a place; to sign up for a test, race, or contest; to start or join an activity or situation; to join an organization or start a job; to write or type information
- environmentalrelating to the natural world and how it affects living things; relating to the conditions that affect how something grows or behaves
- episodeone part of a TV or radio show that is told over many parts; an important or interesting event or time in someone's life or a story; a time when someone has an illness or part of a
- epistemicrelated to knowledge or understanding
- equipto give someone or something the tools or items needed for a task; to teach someone the skills needed for a job or activity
- equipmentthings needed to do something; giving someone or someplace what they need
- equityThe value of a company's shares.; The value of a property after paying all debts.; Shares in a company that do not pay fixed interest.; Fair and equal treatment for everyone.; A sy
- errora mistake that causes problems or wrong results
- establishto start or create something meant to last a long time; to start a formal relationship with someone or a group; to gain acceptance and respect through success; to make people accep
- etc.A word used to indicate that a list is not complete and that other items could be added.
- EuropeA large landmass where many countries are located, to the west of Asia and north of Africa, surrounded by seas on three sides.; A group of countries working together for common goa
- evenused to show something is surprising; used to make a comparison stronger; used to give a more exact description
- everat any time; more than before; always; used to show surprise
- everyeach one of a group; used to show how often something happens; all possible
- everydaySomething that is common and happens or is used every day.
- everythingall things; the current situation or life in general; the most important thing
- exactcompletely correct and without any mistakes; very precise and thorough; done with precise methods and rules
- examplesomething that shows or explains what you mean; a typical thing that represents a group; a good person that others should copy; behavior that others copy, good or bad
- excellentvery good; showing you are happy or agree
- executiveA person who manages a company or organization.; A group that runs a company or organization.; The part of government that enforces laws.
- exerciseActivity to keep your body or mind healthy and strong; Movements or activities to improve health or skills; Questions in a book to test knowledge or practice; Using power, skill, o
- exhaustwaste gases from a vehicle, engine, or machine; the part of a vehicle that lets out waste gases
- exhaustedvery tired; completely used up
- existto be real or present; to live with very little
- existencethe state of being real or alive; a way of living, especially when hard or dull
- existentialismA philosophy that says we are free to make our own choices and we are responsible for them, even though life doesn't have a set meaning.
- existingalready present or in use
- exitA door or way to leave a building or vehicle.; A place where a road leads off from a highway.; The act of leaving, especially by an actor from a stage.; Leaving a situation or acti
- expectto think something will happen; to wait for someone or something to arrive; to ask someone to do something because it is their job; to think something is probably true
- explanationA reason or statement that tells why something happened.; Information that helps you understand how something works.
- extramore than usual or needed; too dramatic or trying too hard
- extremevery high or low, not moderate; not normal or usual, very serious; very different from what is normal or accepted; at the furthest point from the center or start
- extremelyvery much or to a very great level
- eyeThe part of the face that you use to see.; Having a certain kind or number of eyes.; The ability to see things well.; A way of looking at something.; The hole in a needle for threa
- facethe front of your head with eyes, nose, and mouth; the look on someone's face; a person of a certain kind; having a certain kind of face; the side or surface of something; the fron
- factsomething that is true and can be proven; true information, not made-up stories; a real situation that exists
- fairlysomewhat or moderately, but not very much; in a just and equal way; used to emphasize something
- familyA group of people related by birth or marriage, usually living together.; The extended group of people related to each other by blood or marriage.; All people related to each other
- famousknown by many people; people who are known by many
- fannyThe female genitalia.; The buttocks.
- fantasticvery good; very big; very strange and creative; not possible to believe
- farmera person who grows food or raises animals on a farm
- fastmoving quickly; happening quickly; doing something quickly; allowing quick movement; showing a time ahead; sensitive to light; firmly fixed; not fading
- fatherA male parent of a child.; A person's ancestors from the past.; The first person to create a new idea or way of doing something.; A name for God in Christianity.; A title for a pri
- fatuouslyin a foolish or silly way
- favoriteto press a button to show you like a post online; to save a website address for easy access later
- feelingWhat you sense in your mind or body; A person's emotions, not thoughts; Deep emotion; Your view or opinion; A thought that something is true; Love or care for someone; The sense of
- femalerelating to women or girls; able to have babies or lay eggs; typical of or for women; able to produce fruit; having a hole for another part
- filmA story told with moving pictures and sound.; The work of making movies.; Real events recorded on video.; Light-sensitive material for old cameras.; A very thin layer on a surface.
- finallast in a series; result after a process; cannot be changed
- finallyafter a long time or delay; used to introduce the last item in a list; in a way that ends all discussion
- fireflames and heat from burning; uncontrolled flames that destroy things; a controlled burning pile for cooking or heating; a device that heats a room; shooting from guns; strong crit
- firstcoming before all others; number one; most important or best
- fishan animal that lives in water and swims; the food from fish
- fivethe number after four and before six
- flighta trip by plane; a plane on a trip; flying through the air; how something moves through the air; a set of stairs; running away from danger; a wild or silly idea; a group flying tog
- flowerThe colorful part of a plant that makes seeds.; A plant that has pretty flowers.; A picked flower used for decoration.
- foodwhat people or animals eat to live
- forintended to be given to or used by; to help or to benefit; indicating the purpose or goal; because of; as a consequence of; in order to get or achieve; indicating a period of time;
- forceusing strong physical action to get something; physical strength when hitting or pushing; strong effect or power; powerful person or thing; legal power or authority; organized grou
- foresta big area with many trees growing close together; a large group of tall things standing close together
- foreverfor all time, without end; a very long time; doing something too often in an annoying way
- formerfrom an earlier time; used to have a job or position; the first one of two things mentioned
- fourThe number that comes after three and before five.; A set of four people or things.; A hit in sports that scores four points.; A rowing team of four people and the boat they use.
- freenot busy; not used; no cost; able to choose; not controlled; not a prisoner; not caged; not blocked; without something bad; without something; not stuck; too ready to give; not exa
- freedomthe power to do what you want without being stopped; not being a prisoner or slave; not being ruled by a cruel government; being able to move easily; not being affected by somethin
- frequencyHow often something happens or is done.; If something happens often.; How fast a sound or wave moves up and down.; The number of times that a radio wave is sent out every second.
- friendA person you know well and like, who is not in your family.; A person on your social media contact list.; A person who supports a group or idea, often with money.; A person who sha
- fromshows where something starts; shows where someone or something comes from; shows who sent or gave something; shows when something begins; shows distance between places; shows a vie
- frontthe forward-facing part of something; the direction straight ahead; the most forward part; the front of a person's body; the main side of a large building; land along the edge of w
- fullholding as much as possible; no empty space; having a large amount of something; not hungry anymore; complete; nothing missing; at the highest level or amount; busy with many activ
- funerala ceremony to honor and say goodbye to someone who has died
- funfairA funfair is a place where people go to enjoy rides, games, and other forms of entertainment, often set up temporarily in a public space.
- funnymaking you laugh; strange or hard to understand; seeming wrong or dishonest; showing disrespect in a humorous way; feeling slightly sick; acting in a strange way; not working prope
- futuretime that has not happened yet; what will happen later to someone or something; chance to do well or live long; things bought now but paid for later; verb form for actions later th
- geekySomeone who is socially awkward and overly interested in things like technology or science fiction.; Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, often related t
- generalaffecting most people or things; normal or usual; not detailed; main ideas only; not exact; around an area; not specific; broad; affecting the whole thing; highest in rank
- generallyby most people; in most cases; without details
- genericbelonging to or common to a class or group; not brand-name; unoriginal
- GermanyA country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, culture, and strong economy.
- getto receive something; to obtain something; to buy something; to receive money for selling something; to go and bring back; to achieve a grade in an exam; to become sick; to receive
- get toTo ask where someone or something is because they are late or missing.
- giftSomething you give to someone, especially for a special day or to say thanks.; A natural skill or talent.; Something very easy to do or get.
- girla young female child; a daughter; a young woman; a group of women; a girlfriend; a female worker
- giveto hand something to someone; to present something as a gift; to provide someone with something; to donate money to help others; to pay for something; to perform an action; to caus
- givenplanned or decided beforehand; referring to a particular thing or situation that has been mentioned
- glassA hard, clear material used to make windows and bottles.; A drinking container made of glass.; The amount a glass can hold.; Lenses in a frame worn to help see better.; Items made
- gnawingcausing continuous worry or discomfort
- goto move from one place to another; to travel with someone to a place; to travel in a certain way or distance; to move while doing something; to leave a place; to leave to do someth