English Dictionary
Browse English words with definitions, pronunciation and example sentences. Select a word to study its meanings and usage.
- privatefor one person or group only; not shared with others; meant for a specific person or group; not public; not for others to know; not owned or run by the government; paid for by an i
- processA set of steps to get a result.; A series of natural changes over time.; A way of making something, often in factories.
- productsomething made or grown to be sold; something that results from a process; a result or outcome of something; something you put on your hair or skin to make it look nice; the answer
- productionthe act of making or growing things, especially in large amounts; the amount of goods made; the natural process of creating something in the body; a movie, play, or show made for p
- programA set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.; A show on TV or radio.; A plan for doing something.; A set of courses to study.; A list of events or performances.; A small
- programmingcreating instructions for computers to follow; planning what shows to air on TV or radio
- progressivesupporting new ideas and change; gradually changing or developing; a verb form showing ongoing action; tax that increases with income
- projectA school or college assignment where students study a topic over time.; A planned piece of work to find information, create something new, or make improvements.; A set of goals, id
- pronouncementAn official statement or declaration made by someone in authority.
- provideto give or supply something to someone; to state that something must happen or be done
- providera person or company that gives something to people
- publicrelating to all people in a community; provided by the government for everyone to use; related to government services; known by many people; open for anyone to see or join; where m
- publishto make and sell books, magazines, or other items to the public; to put something in a newspaper or magazine for people to read; to share information with the public; to have your
- pulsationA strong, regular movement or sound that happens repeatedly.
- pushto move something away or forward with force; to move through a crowd by using your body; to press a button or switch; to cause something to change or reach a level; to encourage s
- push yourselfto work very hard to achieve something
- putPlace something in a specific location.; Force something into a place.; Send or take someone to a place.; Attach or secure something.; Write or mark something.; Cause someone to be
- quarantineA time when a sick person or animal is kept away from others to stop disease from spreading.
- questionwords that ask for information; something that tests your knowledge; a topic that needs discussion; doubt about something
- quickhappening or done in a short time; able to move or act fast; occurring soon or without delay
- quoteTo say or write the exact words someone else said or wrote; To give an example to support what you are saying; To tell a customer the price for a job or product; To give the curren
- radarA system that uses radio waves to detect and locate objects like planes and ships.
- radiantshowing great happiness or health; giving off bright light; spreading out from a center
- radioprograms sent through the air for listening; a device for listening to broadcast programs; sending messages using invisible waves; equipment for sending and receiving signals
- rainwater that falls from clouds; the season with a lot of rain in hot countries; many things falling from above
- rambunctiousvery active, happy, and noisy
- rarelynot often; seldom
- razora tool for shaving hair off the skin
- readyalready prepared to start an activity; having the necessary skills or qualities; completed and ready for use; easily accessible; willing and quick to act; about to happen; in need
- realactually existing, not imagined; not fake or artificial; true, not just appearing so; genuine, having true qualities; used to emphasize something; adjusted for price changes
- reallyused to make an adjective or adverb stronger; used to make what you say stronger; used to show interest or surprise; used to say what is true; used to make something less strong; u
- reasonwhy something happens or why someone does something; a good cause that makes something right or fair; the ability to think and understand logically; what is sensible or fair
- receiveto get something given or sent to you; to be given a type of treatment or welcome; to form an idea from what you see or experience; to get hurt in a certain way; to react to someth
- reclusivepreferring to be alone and not wanting to be around other people
- reconfirmTo make sure something is true or correct by checking again.
- redthe color of blood or fire; reddish-brown in color; bright red or pink from strong feelings like anger or shame; eyes with red lines or skin that is red; in the US, an area where m
- reflectionAn image you see in a mirror or on a shiny surface.; When light, heat, or sound bounces off a surface.; Something that shows what something else is like.; Thinking carefully about
- regalhaving qualities or appearance befitting a king or queen
- regurgitateto bring food back up from the stomach to the mouth; to repeat information without understanding it
- relate toto understand or connect with another person's feelings
- reliableable to be trusted to do something well; likely to be correct or true; able to work well for a long time without problems
- rememberto keep something from the past in your mind; to bring back to mind something you knew; to keep an important fact in mind; to not forget to do something; to think about someone wit
- repairto fix something that is broken or damaged; to make a bad situation better
- repentanceFeeling sorry for something bad you've done.
- representto act or speak for a group of people; to act or speak for someone officially; to play sports for a country or team; to be a symbol for something; to be something important; to be
- restauranta place that sells and serves food to eat
- returnto go back to a place you were before; to give something back to someone; to come back again; to go back to what you were doing; to go back to how something was before; to feel the
- revenuemoney earned from business activities or taxes
- revolutionA big change in a country's government, often by force.; A major change in how things are done or what people believe.; One full turn around a point.
- rideto sit on an animal like a horse and make it move; to ride a horse for fun; to sit on and control a bike or motorcycle; to travel in a car, bus, or other vehicle; to float on water
- rightcorrect or true; correct in your thinking; best for the situation; good or fair; normal or fixed; important or popular; on the east side when facing north; used to stress something
- riverA large natural stream of water flowing across land.; A large amount of liquid moving like a stream.
- roada path made for cars and other vehicles to travel on; used in the names of streets in towns and cities; the way to reach a goal or achieve something
- RomanRelated to the ancient Roman civilization or the Roman Empire.; Related to the modern city of Rome.; Related to the Roman Catholic Church.; Referring to the upright type of printin
- romanticabout love or relationships; showing love feelings; beautiful and emotional; dreamy and not realistic; art style with strong feelings
- rooma space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling, used for a specific purpose; having a certain number of rooms; a bedroom in a hotel or similar place; a rented living spac
- rosea sweet-smelling flower that grows on a bush with thorns; a pink color; a nozzle with small holes that sprays water from a pipe or watering can; a ceiling fixture for electric ligh
- rosemaryA type of plant with fragrant, needle-like leaves that are used as a seasoning in cooking.
- roundshaped like a circle or ball; curved in shape; a whole number, often ending in 0
- RSVPA request for a response to an invitation.
- rugbyA team sport played with an oval ball that players can kick or carry to score points.
- ruleA set of guidelines or instructions that tell you what to do.; A principle that explains how something works or is done.; Advice on how to act in a certain situation.; A usual way
- runMove faster than walking by using your legs.; Travel a certain distance by running.; Engage in the sport of running.; Participate in a race.; Organize or conduct a race.; Move quic
- Russiaa large country that is part of both Asia and Europe
- safeNot in danger or harm.; Free from the risk of physical harm.; Not damaged or lost.; A place where something is unlikely to be lost or stolen.; Not involving much risk.; Cautious an
- safetybeing safe from danger or harm; not being dangerous; a safe place; a device that prevents accidents; a defensive player in American football
- saidto state or express in words
- saladA mix of raw vegetables like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, often eaten with meals.; Meat, fish, or cheese served with salad.; Chopped vegetables, sometimes with mayonnaise, served
- samebeing identical or not different; being a copy or equivalent of something else
- sandwichfood made with two pieces of bread and filling in between; a cake with two layers and filling in between
- SarahA common female first name.
- saveto keep safe from harm or danger; to keep money for later use; to use less of something; to keep something for later; to store computer data; to collect for a purpose; to avoid som
- sayto speak words; to repeat words; to give information; to give an opinion; to show feelings without words; to show what something is like; to suggest something
- sayinga short phrase that many people know and that gives good advice about life
- scheduleA plan that shows what you need to do and when to do it.; A list of times when buses, trains, or planes come and go.; A list of classes for a student or teacher each week.; A list
- schoolA place where children learn.; The time when you learn at school.; The hours when school is open.; All the students and teachers in a school.; A place to learn a special skill.; A
- scienceKnowledge about the natural world based on facts and experiments.; The study of science.; A specific area of science.; A system for organizing knowledge about a subject.
- screenThe flat surface on a TV, computer, or device where you see pictures or information.; The large flat surface where movies or pictures are shown.; Movies or TV in general.; The info
- scrutinyvery careful and thorough examination
- seaThe large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth.; A large area of salt water that is part of an ocean or surrounded by land.; The movement of ocean waves.; A very large
- seaboardthe land next to the sea
- searchto look for someone or something carefully; to look for information on a computer or the internet
- seasickExperiencing discomfort, dizziness, or nausea while on a boat or ship.
- secretaryA person who works in an office, helping with mail, calls, records, and meetings.; An official in a club or group who handles mail, records, and business tasks.; In the UK, the lea
- seelook at or perceive with the eyes; have the ability to discern visually; watch a performance, game, or show; look for information in a source; recognize or identify someone; visit
- see you soonA way to say goodbye when you expect to meet the person again shortly.
- seemto appear to be or to do something; to express something less strongly or as a possibility; to suggest something is true without being certain
- selfwho you really are, including how you act and feel; what makes you unique and different from others; thinking about your own needs or happiness first; a formal way to talk about a
- sellto give something to someone for money; to offer things for people to buy; to be bought by many people; to make people want to buy something; to persuade someone to accept an idea;
- serveto present food or drink to someone, like in a restaurant or at home; to be enough for a certain number of people; to work in a shop and help customers buy things; to be helpful or
- setto put something in a specific place or position; to arrange objects for eating a meal; to serve as a model for others; to assign a task or goal; to decide on or arrange; to place
- severalmore than two but not many
- sexthe classification of being male or female; the biological distinction between male and female organisms; physical intimacy involving the sexual organs of two people; a person's le
- sexlessHaving no gender or not appearing to have any gender.; Lacking sexual desire or activity.
- sexuallyrelated to sexual activity or behavior; related to the process of reproduction
- shampooA liquid soap for washing hair or cleaning carpets and furniture.; The act of washing hair with shampoo.
- shapeThe physical form or appearance of something.; A vague or indistinct figure.; The state or condition of someone or something.; The form or structure of something.
- shareto use or experience something with others; to have a part of something that others also have; to divide something among people; to give part of what you have to someone else; to h
- shea female person or animal that was mentioned before; it (for something not usually female)
- shoeA covering for the foot, typically made of leather or synthetic material.; A U-shaped metal piece nailed to the hoof of a horse.