English words starting with A

A surname of English and Irish origin.

a substance that causes an allergic reaction in the body.

causing an allergic reaction.

having an allergy to a substance

A doctor who specializes in treating allergies.

a medical condition in which the body reacts badly to a particular substance because it has become too sensitive to it

To make something less severe, painful, or unpleasant.

the act of making something less severe or more bearable.

a narrow street or passage between or behind buildings

a high, arcing pass in basketball, especially one to a teammate who jumps, catches the ball in mid-air, and scores immediately.

A narrow street or passage between or behind buildings.

a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations or groups to cooperate for specific purposes, especially in war or politics.

Joined by or relating to members of an alliance.

a large reptile with a long body, a long mouth with sharp teeth, and a powerful tail, that lives in lakes and rivers in the hot, wet parts of america and china.

To use the same sound or sounds, especially consonant sounds, at the beginning of two or more words that are close together.

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

characterized by or using alliteration; the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

To set apart or designate something for a specific purpose or to a particular person or group.

Designated or distributed a resource for a particular purpose.

The action or process of allocating or distributing something.

Relating to the process of distributing or assigning resources, duties, or shares to different people or purposes.

A person or thing that allocates something, especially a computer program or routine that manages the distribution of resources.

Relating to or being genetically different cells or tissues from individuals of the same species.

A tissue graft from a donor of the same species as the recipient but not genetically identical.

Relating to or characterized by allometry; involving a change in the proportions of parts of an organism during growth.

The study or measurement of the relative growth of a part of an organism in relation to the growth of the whole organism.

Relating to or denoting the conventional medical treatment of disease, typically using drugs or surgery to counteract symptoms or effects.

A large, carnivorous, bipedal dinosaur of the late Jurassic period, with a massive skull, sharp teeth, and short forelimbs.

to give time, money, tasks, etc. to somebody/something as a share of what is available

an amount or share of something, such as money or time, that is given to someone or something, or the process of doing this

To have given or assigned a share, role, or task to someone as part of a plan or distribution.

a person to whom something is allotted or assigned.

To let someone do something or let something happen; to give permission.

Permitted or acceptable according to rules or law.

an amount of something, especially money, that is given to someone regularly or for a particular purpose

Permitted or authorized.

a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.

the dried, unripe berries of a tropical american tree, used as a spice with a flavor resembling a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

To mention something or someone indirectly, without discussing it or them explicitly.

the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

Very attractive or tempting; charming.

in a very attractive or tempting way

An indirect or passing reference to something, especially in literature.

Containing or using allusion; making indirect reference to something.

Relating to or derived from alluvium, which is sand, earth, and other material deposited by flowing water.

clay, silt, sand, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.

To join or unite for a common purpose or action.

a book published every year that contains detailed information on a particular subject or activity for that year.

having complete power; omnipotent (often used to refer to god)

the oval edible nutlike seed (kernel) of a tree of the rose family, growing in a hard shell.

having a shape that is oval and pointed at one or both ends, resembling the outline of an almond nut.

Very nearly but not completely.

Money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity.

A house built and endowed by charity for the accommodation of poor people, especially the elderly.

a plant with thick pointed leaves and bitter juice, used in medicines and cosmetics

In the air; high up in the air.

a hawaiian word used for greeting or farewell, expressing love, kindness, and compassion.

Without any other people

The state of being alone or solitary.

from one end to or towards the other end of something

Next to or at the side of something or someone.

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

The quality or state of being distant, reserved, or emotionally detached.

The medical condition of losing hair from the head or body.

In a voice that can be heard; not silently or in a whisper.

A South American mammal related to the llama, valued for its long, soft wool.

a reddish glow seen on mountain peaks at sunrise or sunset.

The first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α).

(of a chemical compound) containing a hydroxyl group attached to the carbon atom next to the one bearing the carboxyl group or other functional group.

A set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used for writing a language.

Relating to or using an alphabet.

arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

to arrange items in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Consisting of or using both letters and numbers.

Relating to high mountains, especially the Alps.

A person who climbs high mountains, especially in the Alps.

Before now or before a particular time in the past.

used to show that you agree with or accept something someone has said or suggested

A large breed of dog of the wolfhound type, typically having a grey and black coat; a German shepherd dog.

In addition; too.

A competitor, especially in a horse race, that does not finish among the winners.

A subgenre of country music that incorporates influences from alternative rock, folk rock, or punk rock, often characterized by a less polished, more introspective, or experimental approach than mainstream country.

A style of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, characterized by a non-mainstream, independent ethos and often incorporating elements from other genres like punk, folk, or experimental music.

A table or flat-topped block used for religious rituals, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a god or deity.

A painting or other work of art placed above and behind the altar in a Christian church.

An instrument for measuring the altitude and azimuth of a celestial object.

To make or become different; to change.

Capable of being changed or made different.

a change, usually a small one, that makes something different

A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

Changed in form, character, or composition.

(present participle of alter) Making something different; changing in some way, typically a small or moderate change.

The state of being different or distinct from something else, especially from a dominant social or cultural group.

To occur or follow by turns; to repeatedly switch between two states or actions.

In a way that involves two things following one after the other repeatedly.

Happening or following one after the other in a repeated pattern.

The repeated occurrence of two things in turn; a regular succession of one thing followed by another.

(of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment, especially as opposed to fossil fuels.

relating to or using a fuel other than petroleum or gasoline for powering engines

A style of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s, characterized by a rejection of mainstream commercialism and often featuring distorted guitars, unconventional song structures, and introspective lyrics.

used to introduce a suggestion that is a second choice or possibility.

A generator that produces alternating current.

Used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement seem surprising or unlikely.

An instrument for measuring altitude, especially in an aircraft.

A high plateau or plain, especially one between mountain ranges.

The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

Relating to altitude or height.

the lowest female singing voice; contralto

completely or entirely

The principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

a person who shows a selfless concern for the well-being of others; someone who practices altruism.

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

in a way that shows a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfishly.

A white mineral salt used in medicine, dyeing, and water purification.

a white solid compound of aluminum and oxygen, occurring as bauxite and used in producing aluminum metal and in abrasives and ceramics.

a chemical element that is a light, silver-white metal used for making cooking equipment, aircraft parts, etc.