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- linksnoun
Plural of link; connections or relationships between things.
- linusproper_noun
A masculine given name of Greek origin.
- lionnoun
A large wild cat native to Africa and northwest India, known for its tawny coat and, in males, a flowing mane.
- lionelproper_noun
A masculine given name meaning "young lion."
- lionsnoun
Plural of lion; large wild cats of Africa and India.
- lipnoun
Either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth.
- lipsnoun
The two fleshy parts forming the edges of the mouth.
- lipsticknoun
A colored cosmetic applied to the lips, typically in stick form.
- liquidnoun
A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like water or oil.
- liquornoun
An alcoholic drink, especially distilled spirits as opposed to beer or wine.
- liranoun
The former basic monetary unit of Italy, replaced by the euro in 2002.
- lirenoun
Plural of lira; multiple units of the Italian or Turkish currency.
- listnoun
A number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively.
- listedverb
Past tense of "list"; made a list of items or included in a list.
- listenverb
Give one's attention to a sound; pay attention to what someone is saying.
- listenedverb
Past tense of "listen"; gave attention to sound or to someone speaking.
- listenernoun
A person who listens, especially to a radio broadcast or podcast.
- listeningnoun
The act of paying attention to sounds or speech.
- listensverb
Third person singular present tense of "listen"; gives attention to sound.
- listsnoun
Series of items written or printed together, typically one below the other.
- litverb
Past tense and past participle of light; provided with light or set burning.
- literallyadverb
In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- literaryadjective
Concerning the writing, study, or content of literature.
- literaturenoun
Written works, especially those considered to have artistic merit.
- litersnoun
Plural of liter; metric units of capacity equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or approximately 1.057 quarts.
- litternoun
Trash or waste material left in public places.
- littleadjective
Small in size, amount, or degree.
- liveverb
Remain alive; exist.
- livedverb
Past tense and past participle of live; resided in a particular place.
- livelyadjective
Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
- livernoun
A large organ in the abdomen that produces bile, filters blood, and metabolizes substances.
- livesnoun
Plural of "life": the states of being alive.
- livestocknoun
Farm animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and horses that are raised for meat, milk, wool, or other products.
- livinverb
(Informal) Eye dialect spelling of "living"; being alive or residing somewhere.
- livingadjective
Alive; not dead.
- lizardnoun
A reptile that typically has a long body, four legs, movable eyelids, and a tapering tail.
- lnnoun
(Mathematics) The natural logarithm; the logarithm to the base e (approximately 2.71828).
- lointerjection
(archaic or literary) Used to draw attention to something; behold; look.
- loadnoun/verb
A heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or about to be carried.
- loadedadjective
Carrying or bearing a load; filled with cargo or goods.
- loadingnoun
The process of putting goods or cargo onto a vehicle or into a container.
- loadsnoun/pronoun
Plural of load; multiple heavy or bulky things being carried.
- loafnoun/verb
A shaped mass of bread baked in one piece.
- loannoun/verb
A sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest.
- loanedverb
Past tense and past participle of "loan"; gave something to someone with the expectation of its return.
- loansnoun/verb
Multiple sums of money that are borrowed and expected to be paid back.
- lobbynoun/verb
A large entrance hall or reception area in a public building.
- lobenoun
A rounded projecting part of an organ, especially the ear or brain.
- lobsternoun
A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first pair of legs modified as large pincers.
- localadjective
Relating to or occurring in a particular place.