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# English words: A

**A** · [B](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/b/) · [C](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/c/) · [D](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/d/) · [E](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/e/) · [F](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/f/) · [G](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/g/) · [H](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/h/) · [I](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/i/) · [J](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/j/) · [K](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/k/) · [L](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/l/) · [M](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/m/) · [N](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/n/) · [O](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/o/) · [P](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/p/) · [Q](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/q/) · [R](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/r/) · [S](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/s/) · [T](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/t/) · [U](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/u/) · [V](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/v/) · [W](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/w/) · [X](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/x/) · [Y](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/y/) · [Z](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/z/)

1218 words under A; 201–300 on this page.

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- [adaptation](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adaptation/) — In science, an adaptation is a feature of a living thing (body part or behaviour) that helps it survive in its habitat, like a camel's…
- [adapted](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adapted/) — Adapted means changed so as to suit a new use, place or situation («The book was adapted into a film»).
- [adapter](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adapter/) — A small device that lets you connect a plug or cable to a socket or machine it does not normally fit.
- [adaptor](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adaptor/) — An adaptor is a small device that lets you connect a plug or cable to a different kind of socket.
- [adar](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adar/) — The twelfth month of the Hebrew calendar, around February and March. — Jewish tradition
- [add](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/add/) — To add is to put numbers or things together to find how many there are in all; adding makes the total bigger. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adder](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adder/) — An adder is a small poisonous snake, the only venomous snake native to Britain, with a dark zig-zag pattern down its back.
- [addicted](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/addicted/) — Not able to stop taking a harmful drug, alcohol or tobacco, because the body and mind need it.
- [addiction](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/addiction/) — An addiction is a strong need to keep doing or taking something, like drugs, alcohol, smoking or gambling, even when it causes harm.
- [addictive](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/addictive/) — Something addictive makes people want it again and again until they cannot easily stop, such as cigarettes, alcohol or some drugs.
- [addition](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/addition/) — Putting numbers together to find a total; the sum operation, shown by the sign +. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [additional](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/additional/) — Additional means extra, more than what was there before. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [additionally](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/additionally/) — Additionally means also, as well, in addition. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [address](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/address/) — The details of where a person lives or a building is: house number, street, town, postcode or ZIP code.
- [addressee](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/addressee/) — The person a letter, parcel, email or message is sent to.
- [adduce](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adduce/) — To give something as a reason or proof in an argument: to adduce evidence is to bring it forward to support what you say.
- [ade](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/ade/) — A sweet drink made from fruit juice, water and sugar, such as lemonade, orangeade or limeade.
- [adelie](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adelie/) — A kind of penguin of Antarctica, black and white with a white ring round each eye; one of the most common penguins.
- [adept](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adept/) — Adjective: very skilled at doing something. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adequate](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adequate/) — Adequate means enough or good enough for a need or purpose.
- [adequately](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adequately/) — Well enough, enough for what is needed, but not especially well.
- [adhd](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adhd/) — ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; it is a difference in how the brain works that can make it hard to pay…
- [adhere](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adhere/) — To adhere means to stick firmly to something, like glue or a sticker on a surface. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adherence](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adherence/) — Adherence is sticking closely to a rule, plan, belief or agreement and following it.
- [adhesion](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adhesion/) — Adhesion is the sticking of one thing to another.
- [adhesive](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adhesive/) — An adhesive is a substance like glue that makes things stick together.
- [adieu](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adieu/) — Goodbye; a farewell, said when parting, often for a long time.
- [adipose](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adipose/) — Made of or about body fat: adipose tissue is the fat stored in the body.
- [aditya](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/aditya/) — A boy's name common in India, from Sanskrit, often taken to mean «the sun».
- [adjacent](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjacent/) — Adjacent means next to something or very near it.
- [adjective](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjective/) — An adjective is a word that describes a noun, telling us more about a person, place or thing, like «big», «red», «happy» or «three». — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adjoin](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjoin/) — To be next to and joined to something: the kitchen adjoins the dining room.
- [adjourn](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjourn/) — To adjourn a meeting, court or game is to stop it for a while and continue later.
- [adjudge](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjudge/) — To adjudge is to decide officially that something is true or that someone is something, as a judge or referee does.
- [adjudicate](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjudicate/) — To make an official decision about a disagreement or a legal case, as a judge does.
- [adjudication](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjudication/) — The official decision made by a judge or another person in charge after hearing both sides.
- [adjudicator](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjudicator/) — An adjudicator is a person who judges a contest, such as a music, dance or speaking competition, and decides who wins.
- [adjuration](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjuration/) — A solemn command or oath, made in God's name, that someone must speak the truth. — Jewish tradition
- [adjure](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjure/) — To solemnly command or beg someone, as if under an oath. — Jewish tradition
- [adjust](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjust/) — To adjust something is to change it a little so that it is right or works better.
- [adjustment](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adjustment/) — An adjustment is a small change to make something work better, fit better or be more correct.
- [administer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/administer/) — To administer means to manage or be in charge of something, such as a school, a test or money: "the office administers the school trips". — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [administration](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/administration/) — Administration is the work of organising and running a business, school or office.
- [administrative](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/administrative/) — About organising and running a school, business or government: the paperwork, planning and office work. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [admirable](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admirable/) — Admirable means deserving praise and respect; very good. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [admirably](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admirably/) — In a way that deserves praise; very well and skilfully. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [admiral](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admiral/) — An admiral is a very high-ranking officer in a navy who commands many ships (a fleet).
- [admiration](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admiration/) — A feeling of liking and respect for someone because they are good, brave or skilful.
- [admire](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admire/) — To admire someone is to think they are very good, clever or brave and to respect them.
- [admirer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admirer/) — A person who admires someone or something and thinks very highly of them.
- [admiringly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admiringly/) — In a way that shows you admire someone or something; with approval and respect.
- [admissible](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admissible/) — Admissible means allowed or acceptable, especially as evidence in a court of law.
- [admission](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admission/) — Admission is being allowed to go into a place, school or club: "admission to the zoo is free for under-fives".
- [admit](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admit/) — To admit means to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true or that you did something wrong: he admitted breaking the window. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [admittance](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admittance/) — Permission to enter a place; being let in.
- [admittedly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admittedly/) — As everyone must agree or confess; it is true that. — Jewish tradition
- [admixture](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admixture/) — Something added to something else and mixed in, especially a small amount: "water with an admixture of salt".
- [admonish](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admonish/) — To warn or scold someone gently, to tell them firmly that they should behave better. — Jewish tradition
- [admonition](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/admonition/) — A warning or a piece of advice telling someone to change their ways. — Jewish tradition
- [ado](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/ado/) — Fuss, bustle or trouble.
- [adobe](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adobe/) — Mud mixed with straw and dried in the sun to make bricks.
- [adolescence](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adolescence/) — The time of life between being a child and being an adult, roughly the teenage years.
- [adolescent](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adolescent/) — An adolescent is a young person who is growing from a child into an adult, usually aged about 12 to 18; a teenager.
- [adopt](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adopt/) — To take a child into your family legally and raise them as your own.
- [adopted](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adopted/) — An adopted child is a child who has become, by law, a full member of a family that he or she was not born into. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adoption](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adoption/) — Taking a child into your family by law and becoming their parent for ever.
- [adoptive](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adoptive/) — Adoptive describes the family who adopts a child: adoptive parents, adoptive mother.
- [adorable](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adorable/) — Very sweet, cute and lovely, so that you want to cuddle or look after it: «an adorable puppy».
- [adoration](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adoration/) — A feeling of very deep love, respect and worship for someone. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adore](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adore/) — To adore someone is to love them very much: she adores her baby brother.
- [adorer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adorer/) — Someone who loves or admires someone or something very much.
- [adorn](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adorn/) — To decorate something or make it look more beautiful.
- [adorned](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adorned/) — Decorated or made beautiful with things put on or around something. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adornment](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adornment/) — Something added to make a person, thing or place look more beautiful; a decoration or ornament. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adrenaline](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adrenaline/) — Adrenaline is a chemical (a hormone) that your body releases when you are scared, excited or in danger; it makes your heart beat faster…
- [adrift](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adrift/) — Floating loose on water without being tied up or steered.
- [adroit](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adroit/) — Very skilful and clever with the hands or body.
- [adult](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adult/) — An adult is a grown-up person, not a child.
- [adulterer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adulterer/) — A married person who has a sexual relationship with someone else's husband or wife; here, a man who does so with another man's wife. — Jewish tradition
- [adulteress](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adulteress/) — A married woman who has a sexual relationship with a man who is not her husband. — Jewish tradition
- [adulterous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adulterous/) — Describing a woman who is unfaithful to her husband. — Jewish tradition
- [adultery](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adultery/) — When a married person has a loving, romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is not their husband or wife. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adulthood](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adulthood/) — The time of life when you are a grown-up, after childhood and the teenage years.
- [advance](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advance/) — To advance means to move forward («The army advanced»). — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [advancement](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advancement/) — Progress or improvement in something, such as science or medicine.
- [advantage](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advantage/) — An advantage is something that helps you do better or makes you more likely to win or succeed. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [advantageous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advantageous/) — Helpful and giving you a better chance of success; good for you.
- [advent](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advent/) — Advent is the season of about four weeks before Christmas, when Christians get ready to celebrate Jesus' birth and wait for his coming…
- [adventure](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adventure/) — An adventure is an exciting, unusual and sometimes risky experience or journey. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adventurer](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adventurer/) — A person who goes looking for danger, excitement or new discoveries, often on long or risky journeys.
- [adventurous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adventurous/) — Liking to try new, exciting and sometimes risky things; brave and curious.
- [adverb](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adverb/) — An adverb is a word that tells us more about a verb — how, when, where or how often something happens — like «quickly», «yesterday»…
- [adverbial](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adverbial/) — An adverbial is a word, phrase or clause that does the job of an adverb, telling us how, when, where or how often something happens: «in…
- [adversary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adversary/) — An enemy or opponent; someone you fight or compete against. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [adverse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adverse/) — Adverse means bad, harmful or not helpful: "adverse weather" is bad weather that causes problems.
- [adversity](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/adversity/) — A very hard or unlucky time, full of problems and troubles: illness, being poor, losing someone, or facing danger. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [advert](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advert/) — An advert is a short message, picture or film that tells people about something to buy or do, to make them want it.
- [advertise](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advertise/) — To advertise is to tell people about a product, event or service so they will buy it or come to it.
- [advertised](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advertised/) — Advertised means told the public about something so they will buy it or come to it.
- [advertisement](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/advertisement/) — An advertisement is a notice, picture, film or message that tries to persuade people to buy something, use a service or go to an event.