English words starting with A

the chief legal officer of a country or state, who advises the government and represents it in important legal matters

to cause someone or something to come closer or to show interest in something

a substance that attracts something, especially insects or other animals.

Caused (someone) to have a liking for or interest in something or someone.

(present participle of attract) Causing someone or something to come near or have an interest in something.

the feeling of liking someone, especially sexually

(of a person) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way

in a way that is pleasing or appealing to the senses or mind

the quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses or the mind.

a person or thing that attracts people or things

able to be attributed to a particular cause, person, or source.

To regard something as being caused by a person, thing, or event.

The act of attributing something, especially a work of art or a remark, to a particular person or cause.

Relating to the act of attributing something, such as a quality, work, or cause, to a particular source or person.

(of an adjective or noun) modifying a noun and part of the same noun phrase, preceding the word it modifies.

The process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.

to cause someone or something to be familiar with, adjusted to, or in harmony with something else

1. Receptive or aware; accustomed to and in harmony with something.

the process of bringing something into a harmonious or responsive relationship with something else.

Not having the usual characteristics or features of a particular type; not typical.

In a way that is not typical or usual; not conforming to a standard type.

A dark purple fruit of the nightshade family, eaten as a vegetable; an eggplant.

(especially of hair) of a reddish-brown colour.

having hair of a reddish-brown color

A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

a person who conducts an auction by accepting bids and declaring goods sold.

showing a willingness to take risks or offend people; bold and daring.

in a manner showing a willingness to take bold risks; recklessly brave or daring.

a willingness to take bold risks

The quality or state of being able to be heard.

Able to be heard.

In a way that can be heard.

The group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, film, speaker, etc.

relating to sound or the sense of hearing

Recorded on magnetic tape using an audio recorder.

Relating to or involving both sound and visual components.

involving both hearing and sight (typically relating to recorded sound and pictures)

A recording of a book or other work being read aloud.

A graphic record produced by an audiometer, showing hearing ability at different sound frequencies.

Relating to the study or science of hearing, especially the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.

Relating to the study of hearing, especially hearing disorders and their treatment.

A specialist in the branch of science concerned with hearing, especially the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.

the scientific study of hearing, especially the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.

An instrument for measuring the acuity of hearing.

Relating to the measurement of hearing.

The measurement of hearing ability, especially by using an audiometer.

A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about high-quality sound reproduction, especially from recorded music.

magnetic tape on which sound can be recorded.

to officially examine and verify the financial accounts of a company or organization.

Past tense and past participle of 'audit'. To officially examine and verify financial accounts and records.

the official examination of the financial records of a company, organization, or person to check that they are accurate and complete

A short performance by an actor, singer, etc., that someone judges to decide if that person should be employed or included in a show, film, etc.

a person who officially examines the financial records of a company or organization

a large room or building used for public gatherings such as performances, lectures, or meetings.

relating to the sense of hearing or the organs of hearing.

A surname, most famously associated with John James Audubon (1785–1851), a Franco-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter celebrated for his detailed studies and illustrations of North American birds.

A tool consisting of a twisted metal shaft with a cutting point at one end and a handle at the other, used for boring holes in wood or the ground.

anything whatever; any part

To make something larger, greater, or more intense by adding to it.

the action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount.

having been made larger in size or value.

to be a sign of what will happen in the future

the practice of interpreting omens or signs to predict the future.

inspiring awe or admiration; majestic and dignified

relating to or characteristic of the roman emperor augustus or his reign (27 bc–ad 14), especially its artistic and literary style.

Relating to St. Augustine of Hippo, his doctrines, or the religious orders following his rule.

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

an informal or affectionate word for aunt.

An informal word for aunt; the sister of one's father or mother or the wife of one's uncle.

a distinctive and pervasive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround a person, place, or thing.

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

In a way that relates to the ear or the sense of hearing.

a circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially in art to show holiness.

made of gold; golden.

The external part of the ear.

relating to the ear or the sense of hearing

a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole.

Relating to or resembling the dawn.

The action of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope, as a method of medical diagnosis.

A sign or event believed to foretell the future, especially one seen as favorable.

protection or support, especially from a powerful person or organization.

showing signs that something is likely to be successful in the future

In a manner suggesting future success or good fortune.

An informal term for a person from Australia.

very plain and simple in appearance or manner; without any decorations or luxuries.

in a manner that is plain and without luxury, ornament, or comfort; severely simple.

a situation, typically by a government, of living in a simple and plain way without any comforts or luxuries, usually because of economic difficulties.

Relating to the south or southern regions.

of or relating to australasia, a region comprising australia, new zealand, and neighbouring islands of the pacific.

Of or relating to Australia, its people, or its culture.

Any of several extinct hominids of the genus Australopithecus or related genera, known from fossil remains found in Africa, which walked upright and had relatively small brains.

Relating to Austria or its people

Relating to or characteristic of the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary (1867–1918).

relating to or characterized by self-sufficiency, especially in economic or political terms.

a film director whose personal influence and artistic control over their work are so great that they are considered the primary author of the film.

relating to or characteristic of film directors whose personal influence and artistic control are so significant that they are regarded as the authors of their movies.

Known to be real, true, and accurate, and not a copy.

In a way that is genuine, real, and true, not copied or false.

To prove or show that something is genuine, real, or true.

Proven or shown to be genuine, true, or valid.

The process or action of proving or showing something to be true, genuine, or valid.

The quality of being genuine, real, and true, not a copy or fake.

A person who writes a book, article, or other piece of writing.

Relating to or characteristic of an author, especially in terms of their creative authority or control.

Official permission or approval for something.

To give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something.

demanding that people obey completely and refusing to allow them freedom to act as they wish.

A political system or principle that demands complete obedience to a state or organization in authority and does not allow personal freedom.

Having the confident quality of someone who is respected or obeyed because of their knowledge or official position.

In a manner that shows confidence and is likely to be respected and obeyed.

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

official permission or power to do something.

To give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something.

Officially permitted or approved to do something.

Giving official permission for or approval to do something.

the state or fact of being the person who wrote a particular book, article, play, etc.

a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.

Relating to or affected by autism, a developmental condition characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.

A car

Components and accessories used in the manufacture, repair, or maintenance of motor vehicles.