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Showing 18 of 5718 words/jeɪ/ [yea]
[adverb] Indeed; truly; used to emphasize a point or add a more forceful statement.
/ˈjɪəli/ [yearly]
[adjective] Happening, appearing, or produced once every year.
/jɜːrnd/ [yearned]
[verb] To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
/ˈjɜːnɪŋ/ [yearning]
[noun] A deep, intense longing, especially for something lost, absent, or unattainable.
/ˈjiːst ɪkˌstrækt/ [yeast extract]
[noun] A dark brown, salty paste made from the cell contents of yeast, used as a savory food spread, flavoring, or nutrient additive.
/jɛld/ [yelled]
[verb] The past tense and past participle of 'yell'; to have uttered a loud, sharp, or piercing cry, typically as an expression of strong emotion, pain, or to attract attention.
/ˈjɛloʊ/ [yellow]
[adjective] Of the color between green and orange in the spectrum; the color of a ripe lemon or sunflower.
/ˈjɛl.oʊ ˈwɔː.tər ˈlɪl.i siːdz/ [yellow water lily seeds]
[noun] The small, starch-rich edible seeds contained within the fruit of the yellow water lily (genus Nuphar), historically harvested, dried, roasted, or ground into flour.
/jɛlp/ [yelp]
[verb] To give a short, sharp cry, typically of pain or alarm.
/jɛs/ [yes]
[interjection] Used to give an affirmative response to a question, request, or offer.
/jiːld/ [yield]
[verb] To produce or provide a natural, agricultural, or industrial product.
/ˈjiːldɪŋ/ [yielding]
[adjective] Tending to give way under pressure; flexible, compliant, or not rigid.
/juː/ [you]
[pronoun] Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.
/juː kæn tɔːk/ [yoo kan tawk]
[idiom] A retort used to point out that the person criticizing or commenting on someone else's behavior is guilty of the same fault.
/jʌŋ hɛn/ [young hen]
[noun] A female chicken that is less than one year old and has not yet reached full maturity or peak egg-laying capacity.
/juːθ/ [youth]
[noun] The period of life between childhood and maturity, typically associated with vigor, freshness, and vitality.
/jaʊ/ [yow]
[interjection] Used to express sudden pain, surprise, or enthusiastic agreement.
/juːl/ [yule]
[noun] The festival of Christmas; the period of time surrounding the Christmas holiday.