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- differencenoun
A way in which things are not the same.
- differencesnoun
Plural of difference; points or ways in which things are not the same.
- differentadjective
Not the same as another or each other.
- differentlyadverb
In a different way or manner; not the same way.
- difficultadjective
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish or understand.
- difficultiesnoun
Plural of difficulty; problems or obstacles that make something hard to accomplish.
- difficultynoun
The state or quality of being hard to do, deal with, or understand.
- digverb
To break up and move earth with a tool, machine, or hands.
- digestverb
To break down food in the stomach and intestines into substances the body can use.
- diggernoun
A person who digs, especially one who digs for gold or other minerals.
- diggingnoun
The action of breaking up and moving earth or other material.
- digitaladjective
Relating to or using signals or information represented by discrete values (digits), especially binary code.
- digitsnoun
The numerals from 0 to 9; any of the Arabic numerals.
- dignifiedadjective
Having or showing a composed, serious manner that is worthy of respect.
- dignitynoun
The quality of being worthy of respect; a sense of pride in oneself.
- digsnoun
(Informal, British) Rented rooms or lodgings, especially for students.
- dilemmanoun
A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
- dimadjective
Not bright or clear; lacking light.
- dimenoun
A United States coin worth ten cents (one tenth of a dollar).
- dimensionnoun
A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, width, height, or depth.
- dimensionsnoun
Plural of dimension; the measurements of length, width, and height.
- dineverb
To eat dinner, especially in a formal setting or at a restaurant.
- dinernoun
A person who is eating a meal, especially in a restaurant.
- dingnoun
A ringing sound, as of a bell.
- dingsnoun
Small dents or nicks, especially on the surface of a car or other object.
- diningverb
Eating dinner or a formal meal.
- dinnernoun
The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.
- dinnersnoun
Multiple instances of the main meal of the day.
- dinonoun
An informal term for a dinosaur.
- dinosaurnoun
A large extinct reptile of the Mesozoic Era, often characterized by great size.
- dinosaursnoun
Multiple large extinct reptiles from the Mesozoic Era.
- dioxidenoun
A chemical compound containing two oxygen atoms bonded to another element.
- dipverb
To put or lower something briefly into a liquid.
- diplomanoun
An official document certifying completion of a course of study.
- diplomatnoun
An official representing a country abroad.
- diplomaticadjective
Relating to diplomacy or international relations.
- direadjective
Extremely serious or urgent.
- directadjective
Going from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.
- directedverb
Aimed or pointed something at a target.
- directingverb
Aiming or pointing something at a target.
- directionnoun
The course along which something moves or faces.
- directionsnoun
Instructions on how to reach a destination.
- directlyadverb
In a straight line or by the shortest route.
- directornoun
A person who is in charge of an organization or activity.
- directorsnoun
People who control or manage an organization.
- dirknoun
A long straight-bladed dagger, especially one traditionally worn by Scottish Highlanders.
- dirtnoun
Loose soil or earth.
- dirtyadjective
Covered with or containing dirt; not clean.
- disabilitynoun
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
- disableverb
To make a device or system inoperative.