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- anticipationnoun
The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
- antidotenoun
A medicine or substance taken to counteract a poison or its effects.
- antiquenoun
A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality.
- antiquesnoun
Plural of *antique*: collectible objects of high value due to their age and quality.
- antoinenoun
A male given name, the French form of Anthony.
- antonnoun
A male given name, a variant of Anthony common in German, Scandinavian, Russian, and other languages.
- antonionoun
A male given name, the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Anthony.
- antonynoun
A male given name, a variant spelling of Anthony.
- antsnoun
Plural of *ant*: small social insects of the family Formicidae.
- anunoun
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, the god of the sky and king of the gods.
- anxietynoun
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
- anxiousadjective
Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
- anydeterminer
Used in questions and negatives to refer to one or some of something.
- anyanoun
A female given name, a Russian diminutive of Anna.
- anybodypronoun
Any person; anyone.
- anyhowadverb
In any way or manner; by any means.
- anymoreadverb
Any longer; from now on (typically in negative or interrogative contexts).
- anyonepronoun
Any person; used in questions and negative sentences.
- anyplaceadverb
In, at, or to any place; anywhere.
- anythingpronoun
Any thing or matter; used in questions and negatives.
- anytimeadverb
At any time; whenever.
- anywayadverb
Used to indicate that something happens or is true regardless of other circumstances.
- anywaysadverb
(informal) Anyway; regardless of other circumstances.
- anywhereadverb
In, at, or to any place.
- apachenoun
A member of any of several Native American peoples of the southwestern United States.
- apartadverb
Separated by a distance or interval.
- apartmentnoun
A self-contained housing unit within a larger building, typically on one floor.
- apartmentsnoun
Plural of *apartment*: multiple self-contained housing units.
- apbnoun
All-points bulletin: a broadcast alert from one law enforcement agency to others, typically concerning a wanted suspect or vehicle.
- apenoun
A large tailless primate of the families Pongidae and Hylobatidae, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons.
- apesnoun
Plural of *ape*: large tailless primates.
- apieceadverb
For or by each one; to, for, or from each person or thing.
- apocalypsenoun
The complete final destruction of the world, as described in the biblical book of Revelation.
- apollonoun
In Greek and Roman mythology, the god of music, poetry, art, prophecy, truth, archery, plague, healing, sun and light, and knowledge.
- apologiesnoun
Plural of *apology*: expressions of regret for having done or said something wrong.
- apologiseverb
British spelling of *apologize*: to express regret for something that one has done wrong.
- apologizeverb
To express regret for something that one has done wrong.
- apologizedverb
Simple past tense and past participle of apologize; expressed regret for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- apologizingverb
Present participle of apologize; the act of expressing regret or asking forgiveness for a fault or offense.
- apologynoun
A regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure; an expression of remorse.
- appnoun
(informal) A software application, especially one designed for a mobile device or computer.
- appallingadjective
Causing shock or dismay; horrifying or dreadful.
- apparatusnoun
The equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
- apparentadjective
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
- apparentlyadverb
As far as one knows or can see; according to appearances.
- appealnoun, verb
A serious or urgent request, typically to the public.
- appealingadjective
Attractive or interesting; having qualities that attract interest or affection.
- appealsnoun, verb
Plural of appeal; serious or urgent requests, or applications to higher courts.
- appearverb
To become visible or come into sight.
- appearancenoun
The way that someone or something looks.