English Dictionary
Browse English words with definitions, pronunciation and example sentences. Select a word to study its meanings and usage.
- kittena baby cat; a baby of some animals like rabbits or beavers
- knifea tool with a sharp blade and handle, used for cutting things
- knowto have information in your mind from learning or experience; to understand or be aware of something; to feel sure about something; to be familiar with a person or place; to have l
- knowledgewhat you know from learning or doing things; knowing something is true or real; information used in work instead of making things
- labelA small piece of paper or material that gives information about something it is attached to.; A word or name used to describe someone or something, often in a general or unfair way
- ladyA polite word for a woman.; A woman who behaves politely and has good manners.; Used when speaking to or about women.; An informal and sometimes rude way to talk to a woman.; A wom
- languageA way people talk and write to share ideas in a country or area.; How humans use sounds and words to talk to each other.; A special way of speaking or writing.; Using movements, sy
- laptopa small computer that you can carry and use anywhere
- largebig in size or amount; one of the standard sizes for clothes, food, and other things; covering many things or a wide area
- late-nightoccurring or open during the late hours of the night
- laterat a future time; a casual way to say goodbye
- latexA thick, white liquid from some plants, like rubber trees, that turns solid when it dries. It's used to make things like medical supplies, clothes, and masks.; A man-made substance
- laughingIf someone is laughing, they are making the sound or action of laughter because they find something funny or are happy.
- lawa rule about crime or agreements; all the rules people must follow in a country; a specific area of rules; studying rules or being a lawyer; the police and court system; how things
- learnto get knowledge or skills by studying or doing things; to study something until you remember it; to change how you think or act over time; to find out about something from someone
- legalrelated to the law; allowed by law
- let’sa way of making a suggestion or asking someone to do something with you
- lettera message written on paper or sent by email; a symbol used in writing, like A, B, or C; a cloth symbol sewn on clothes to show team membership
- lifeThe state of being alive, like people, animals, and plants.; A person's time from birth to death.; All living things.; The time someone is alive or a part of it.; A time in someone
- lightEnergy that makes things visible, like from the sun or a lamp.; A specific color or type of light.; A device that produces light, like a bulb.; A look in someone's eyes showing emo
- likesimilar to someone or something; used to ask about someone or something; in the same way as; for example; typical of someone
- liona large wild cat with yellow fur, known for its strength. Male lions have a mane of hair around their neck.
- literaturewritten works like stories, poems, and plays that are considered art; all the written information about a specific topic
- littlesmall in size; young; short in distance or time; showing feeling about someone; not important
- liveto have your home in a place; to be alive; to be alive at a certain time; to spend life in a way; to be remembered; to have an exciting life
- livingalive now; for living in, not working; still used now
- locateto find where something is; to put something in a specific place; to start a business in a place
- lockdownA period of time during which people are not allowed to leave a building or area, especially because of a threat or danger.
- logica clear way of thinking about things; good reasons for doing something; the study of correct reasoning using rules; the rules that make computers work
- loginThe process of entering your username and password to access a computer system or website.; The username you use to access a computer system or website.
- LondonThe main city where the government works and people live in England.
- look atto carefully think about something in order to make a choice; to read something in order to check or judge it; when an expert examines something closely
- look likeused to say how someone or something appears
- loveA strong feeling of caring for someone or something.; A strong romantic feeling for someone.; The strong pleasure something gives you.; A person or thing you like very much.; A fri
- loyalfaithful and supportive to someone or something
- machineA device with parts that work together to do a job.; A computer.; A common machine, like a washing machine.; A system or group that works together to get things done.; A person who
- machoacting too strong or confident
- madeThe past tense of 'make', meaning to create or produce something.; Something that is created or produced in a specific way, place, or time.
- madonnaMother Mary, the mother of Jesus; A statue or picture of Mother Mary
- mainlymostly or for the most important reason; in most cases or for the largest part
- maintainto keep something the same; to keep something working well by fixing it; to provide what someone needs to live; to keep saying something is true
- majorvery large or important; serious; in music, a happy-sounding scale; main subject of study in college
- maketo create something by putting parts together; to write or prepare something; to cause a mark or damage by hitting; to cause something to happen; to cause someone to feel or be som
- make senseto be understandable or logical; to be a wise or practical action
- make sureto do something to be certain that something else happens
- makingthe creation or production of something
- mamaA word used to call your mom.; A woman who is like a mother to someone.
- manan adult male person; all people, both men and women; a person, male or female; people from a time in history; a man from a place or with a job; a man who likes something; a man wh
- manageto be in charge of something or someone; to succeed in doing something hard; to achieve or create something; to deal with a hard situation; to live with little money or help; to us
- manya large number of things or people; most people in a group; a large number of something
- marketA place or event where people buy and sell goods.; The business of buying and selling goods.; A group of people who might buy something.; The number of people who want to buy somet
- marketingthe work of making people know about and want to buy products or services
- materialstuff used to make things; things needed for an activity; information used in writing; cloth for making clothes; songs or jokes for a show; a person with the right qualities
- mathematicsMathematics is about learning numbers and shapes and how to solve problems with them.; It's using numbers to calculate.
- mattera reason for concern or unhappiness; a situation or issue that needs attention; the current state of affairs; a circumstance that is contingent on something; the physical substance
- mayused to say something is possible; used to ask for or give permission; used to admit something is true before making another point; used as a polite way to ask or comment; used to
- meused to refer to yourself when you are the one receiving an action or being talked about
- meansa way to do or get something; the money someone has
- mediadifferent ways people get news and entertainment, like TV, radio, newspapers, and the internet; the different ways people get news and entertainment, like TV, radio, newspapers, an
- medicalrelated to health, illness, or treatment; using medicine instead of surgery
- medicationa substance used to treat or prevent illness
- mediumin the middle size or amount, not too big or too small
- meetingA time when people gather to talk or make decisions.; The group of people at a meeting.; When two or more people come together, planned or by chance.; A sports event or set of race
- memorizeto learn something so you can remember it perfectly
- memoryThe ability to remember things.; The time that people can remember events.; A thought of something from the past.; What is remembered about someone after they die.; The part of a c
- metala hard, shiny material that conducts heat and electricity, like iron, gold, or copper
- MexicoA country located in the southern part of North America, known for its rich culture and history.
- MicrosoftSoftware company founded by Gates.
- milkA white liquid from cows and other animals that people drink.; The white liquid that mothers produce to feed their babies.; A white liquid that comes from some plants.
- millionthe number 1,000,000; a very large number of things
- millisecondOne thousandth of a second.
- mindThe mental part of a person that thinks and feels.; The ability to think and understand.; A person with exceptional intelligence.; What a person thinks or intends.; The ability to
- mindfulBeing aware of and considering others or things when you do something.; Focused on the present and aware of your thoughts and feelings.
- mobile phonea wireless phone you can carry and use anywhere
- modela small copy of something; an example for others to follow; a perfect example of something; a person who shows clothes in photos or shows; a person who poses for artists or photogr
- momA mom is a person's female parent.
- momenta very short amount of time; a specific point in time; a good time to do something; a special time in life or an event
- Mondaythe second day of the week, coming after Sunday and before Tuesday
- moneyWhat you get from work or selling things to buy what you need.; Coins and paper bills used to pay for things.; All that a person owns, including property and savings.; Amounts of c
- monorailA monorail is a train that runs on a single track, often high above the ground.; A monorail train is a vehicle that runs on a monorail system.
- monthone of the 12 parts of a year, like January or February; a period of about 30 days; a long time, usually several months
- morean extra amount or number
- morningthe time from waking up until noon; the time from midnight to noon; each day's morning time
- mortgageA loan from a bank to buy a home, paid back over many years.
- mostthe greatest number or amount; more than half; nearly all
- mothera female parent; the head woman of a convent
- mouseA small furry animal with a long tail.; A hand-held device for moving the cursor on a computer screen.
- mouthThe part of the face used for eating and speaking.; A person who needs food.; Where a river meets the sea.; An opening or entrance.; A way of speaking.; Having a certain shape of m
- moveTo change or cause to change the position of something or someone.; To relocate from one place to another.; To transfer someone to a different position or location.; To make a play
- movieA story told with moving pictures and sound that you watch.; Going to a theater to watch a movie.; The art or business of making movies.
- Mra title used before a man's last name or full name; a title for a man in an official role
- MrsA title used before the name of a married woman.
- muchUsed to talk about a large amount of something, often in questions or negative sentences.
- multiplemany or several; affecting many parts
- muscleBody tissue that helps you move parts of your body.; Physical strength.; Power or influence to make others do what you want.
- musicPleasant sounds made by singing or playing instruments.; The art of creating or performing music.; Written symbols that show how to play or sing music.
- Muslimrelated to the religion of Islam
- mustshows something is necessary or required; shows something is very likely or makes sense; strongly suggests doing something because it's good
- mybelonging to me; shows surprise; shows love; shows higher status
- myselfused when I am the one doing something to me; used to stress that I am the one doing something