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- adultsnoun
Plural of adult: people who are fully grown or have reached the age of legal majority.
- advancenoun
Forward movement or progress.
- advancedadjective
Far on or ahead in development or progress.
- advancesnoun
Forward movements or instances of progress.
- advancingadjective
Moving forward or progressing.
- advantagenoun
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- advantagesnoun
Plural of advantage: conditions or circumstances that put one in a favorable position.
- adventurenoun
An unusual and exciting experience or activity, often involving risk or danger.
- adventuresnoun
Plural of adventure: unusual and exciting experiences or activities.
- adventurousadjective
Willing to take risks or try new and exciting things.
- advertiseverb
To describe or draw attention to a product, service, or event in a public medium to promote sales or attendance.
- advertisementnoun
A public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.
- advertisingnoun
The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.
- advicenoun
Guidance or recommendations offered about future action or behavior.
- adviseverb
To give counsel or guidance to someone.
- advisedadjective
Acting in a manner that is considered wise or unwise.
- advisernoun
A person who gives advice, especially in a professional capacity.
- advisornoun
A person who gives advice, especially in a professional capacity (American spelling variant of adviser).
- advocatenoun
A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
- aenoun
A ligature representing the Latin diphthong ae, used in words borrowed from Latin.
- aerialadjective
Existing, happening, or operating in the air.
- afaradverb
At, to, or from a great distance (literary).
- affairnoun
An event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to.
- affairsnoun
Matters of public interest and importance, especially relating to politics or business.
- affectverb
To have an influence on or make a difference to someone or something.
- affectedadjective
Influenced or touched by an external factor.
- affectingadjective
Touching the emotions; moving.
- affectionnoun
A gentle feeling of fondness, caring, or liking for someone or something.
- affectionateadjective
Showing or feeling fondness, warmth, or tenderness toward someone.
- affectsverb
Has an influence on; produces an effect or change in.
- affirmativeadjective
Expressing agreement, acceptance, or consent; answering "yes."
- affordverb
To have enough money or resources to pay for or buy something.
- afghannoun
A soft knitted or crocheted blanket or throw, typically made of wool or acrylic yarn in colorful patterns.
- afraidadjective
Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
- afterpreposition
Later in time than; following.
- afterlifenoun
The existence believed by some to follow death; life after death.
- afternoonnoun
The time from noon or lunchtime to evening; typically from 12 p.m. to about 6 p.m.
- afterwardadverb
At a later time; subsequently (primarily American English spelling).
- afterwardsadverb
At a later time; subsequently (primarily British English spelling).
- againadverb
Another time; once more.
- againstpreposition
In opposition to.
- agenoun
The length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.
- agedadjective
(Pronounced /eɪdʒd/) Having a particular age.
- agenciesnoun
Plural of agency; organizations or businesses that provide a particular service.
- agencynoun
A business or organization that provides a specific service on behalf of others.
- agendanoun
A list of items to be discussed or acted upon at a meeting.
- agentnoun
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
- agentsnoun
Plural of agent; persons who act on behalf of another person, group, or organization.
- agesnoun
Plural of age; distinct periods in history.
- aggressionnoun
Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.