English words starting with A

A small tube-shaped part inside the body near the stomach, attached to the large intestine.

The mental process by which a person makes sense of a new idea or experience by relating it to their existing knowledge or past experiences.

a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food

relating to or characterized by appetite or desire.

A small dish of food or a drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Having a good smell or appearance that makes you want to eat

Of or relating to Appius Claudius Caecus, a Roman censor.

to show approval or enjoyment of a performance, speech, etc. by clapping the hands repeatedly

to show approval or enjoyment of something by clapping the hands repeatedly

the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech.

A round fruit with firm, white, crisp flesh and red, green, or yellow skin when ripe.

Having cheeks that are red, round, and healthy-looking, like an apple.

of a pale, yellowish-green colour like that of some apples.

A pie made with apples as the main filling

A type of strong alcoholic spirit made by freezing hard cider to concentrate the alcohol, traditionally produced in North America.

a sweet sauce made by cooking apples until they are soft and mushy.

A small application, especially a utility program performing a simple function.

The wood of the apple tree, especially when used for smoking food, carving, or as timber.

a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one.

the quality of being relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or subject.

relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or subject.

a person who formally requests something, especially a job, a place at a college, or a loan.

a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something

Designed or intended for use in a particular type of application or situation, especially in computing and electronics.

A device used to apply a substance, such as makeup, medicine, or glue, to a surface.

(of a subject of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical.

a decoration or piece of fabric sewn or glued onto a larger piece of material.

(of a decorative design) made by cutting pieces of one material and applying them to the surface of another.

to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something

To choose someone for a job or position of responsibility.

officially chosen for a job or position

a person who has been chosen officially for a job or position of responsibility.

relating to or filled by appointment rather than by election.

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place

To divide and share out something, especially in a fair or proportional way.

The act of dividing something into shares and distributing it.

Very appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

The placing of a word or phrase next to another word or phrase that has the same grammatical function, in order to describe or explain it.

the act of judging the value, condition, or quality of something

To assess the value, quality, or nature of something or someone.

to assess the value or quality of something

a person whose job is to officially decide how much something, especially property, is worth

Making or expressing a critical assessment of the value or quality of something.

large enough to be noticed or considered important

to a noticeable or significant extent; enough to be perceived or measured.

to recognize the full worth of something or someone

recognized as having value or merit; received with gratitude or pleasure

(present participle) recognizing the full worth or quality of something or someone

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure.

in a way that shows you are grateful for something or that you enjoy or value something

a person who recognizes and enjoys the good qualities of someone or something.

To arrest someone for a crime.

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

in a manner that shows anxiety or fear about something that might happen.

a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

a period of time working as an apprentice; the position of an apprentice

To inform or tell someone about something.

To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.

The quality of being easy to meet, talk to, or deal with; friendliness and openness.

Friendly and easy to talk to; easy to meet or deal with.

coming nearer in distance or time

official approval or praise.

suitable or acceptable for a particular situation

Took something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose

The quality of being suitable or proper for a particular situation, purpose, or person.

The act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

A person or organization that takes something for their own use, typically without authority.

the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something

to have a positive opinion of someone or something; to regard favorably

Officially agreed to or accepted as satisfactory.

showing that you believe something or someone is good or acceptable

In a way that shows you think something is good, acceptable, or satisfactory.

Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.

Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly.

A value, quantity, or result that is not exact but is close enough to be useful.

An item of equipment or a furnishing that belongs with something else or is associated with a particular activity, property, or right.

(Informal) Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment, typically in a cheerful or lively way.

The fourth month of the year, coming after March and before May

social activities and entertainment following a day of skiing.

a small, soft, round fruit with yellowish-orange flesh and a large seed inside

The fourth month of the year, following March

A piece of clothing worn over the front of the body to protect your clothes from dirt, damage, etc., especially while cooking or working.

wearing an apron

with reference to; concerning

A large semicircular or polygonal recess in a church, arched or with a domed roof, typically at the eastern end, and usually containing the altar.

Exactly right for a particular situation or purpose; appropriate.

A natural ability or skill at doing something.

In a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

The quality of being appropriate or suitable in a particular situation.

the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and plants, especially for food.

a pale greenish-blue color, like that of clear sea water.

a person who lives and works underwater for an extended period, especially in a research station or submarine.

A glass tank or container in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept.

Living or growing in, happening in, or connected with water.

a print resembling a watercolor, produced from a copper plate etched with nitric acid.

A strong alcoholic spirit made from grain or potatoes and flavored with caraway seeds.

a structure like a bridge, used for carrying a waterway or pipe across a valley or other gap.

Relating to, containing, or resembling water; watery.

A layer of rock, sand, or earth that contains water and allows it to pass through.

(of a nose) curved like an eagle's beak; hooked.

A member of a Semitic people, originally from the Arabian Peninsula and neighboring regions, who speak Arabic.

Relating to or denoting Americans of Arab origin or descent.

Relating to or characteristic of both Arab peoples and Islamic culture or civilization.

Relating to or involving both Arabs and Israelis, especially in the context of their political and territorial conflicts and relations.

Relating to or involving both Arab and Jewish people, cultures, or affairs.

Relating to or characteristic of both Arab ethnicity and the Islamic faith.

A ballet position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended horizontally behind and the arms held in a graceful position.

Relating to Arabia or its people, culture, or language.

Relating to the Arabs or the Arabic language.

The Semitic language of the Arabs, now spoken in a variety of dialects across the Middle East and North Africa.

Using or able to speak Arabic as a first or main language.

A species of coffee plant (Coffea arabica) widely cultivated for its high-quality beans.

(of land) suitable for growing crops

any of a class (arachnida) of arthropods comprising chiefly terrestrial invertebrates, including the spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks, and having a segmented body divided into two regions of which the front part bears four pairs of legs but no antennae.

Relating to Aragon, its people, or their language.

Relating to an ancient Semitic language, or the people who spoke it, of the Near East.

A person who engages in arbitrage, especially in financial markets.