English to English Dictionary

Abate

To become less intense, widespread, or severe.

Abdicate

To renounce or relinquish a throne, high office, or responsibility.

Abdication

The formal act of resigning from, relinquishing, or giving up a throne, high office, or formal responsibility.

Aboriginal

Inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists; indigenous.

Absurdity

The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.

Abuse

The improper use of something, or the use of something to bad effect.

Abuser

A person who habitually treats someone with cruelty or violence, especially someone regularly in their care or power.

Academy

A place of study or training in a special field.

Acceleration

The increase in the rate or speed of something.

Accent

A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class.

Acceptable

Able to be agreed on, suitable, or meeting satisfactory standards.

Access

The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.