Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with M

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movable

adj

Able to be moved from one place or position.

[ˈmuːvəbəl]

move

v

To change position or go from one place to another.

[muːv]

move-in

n

The act of taking possession of and beginning to live in a new residence or premises.

[ˈmuːv ɪn]

moveable

adj

capable of being moved; not fixed in one place or position.

[ˈmuːvəbəl]

moved

adj

having changed position or location

[muːvd]

movement

n

a change of position or place

[ˈmuːvmənt]

mover

n

a person or company that moves furniture and other possessions from one building to another

[ˈmuːvər]

movie

n

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a cinema or on television.

[ˈmuːvi]

movie-going

n

The activity of going to see a film at a cinema or movie theater.

[ˈmuːviˌɡoʊɪŋ]

movie-like

adj

Resembling or characteristic of a film, especially in appearance, style, or atmosphere.

[ˈmuːviˌlaɪk]

movie-making

n

The process or business of making films for the cinema or television.

[ˈmuːviˌmeɪkɪŋ]

movie-theater

n

a building or room where people pay to watch movies on a large screen.

[ˈmuːvi ˌθiːətər]

moviegoer

n

a person who goes to see movies, especially regularly or frequently.

[ˈmuːviɡoʊər]

moviemaker

n

a person who makes films; a filmmaker.

[ˈmuːvimeɪkər]

moving

adj

Causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy

[ˈmuːvɪŋ]

movingly

adv

In a way that causes strong feelings of sadness or sympathy.

[ˈmuːvɪŋli]

mow

v

to cut grass or grain with a machine or a scythe

[moʊ]

mowed

v

past tense and past participle of 'mow': to cut down grass or grain with a machine or a scythe.

[moʊd]

mower

n

a machine for cutting grass or other plants.

[ˈmoʊər]

moxie

n

the ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage; determination

[ˈmɑːk.si]

mozambican

adj

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

[ˌmoʊzæmˈbiːkən]

mozzarella

n

A soft, white Italian cheese with a mild flavor, traditionally made from buffalo milk.

[ˌmɑːtsəˈrelə]

MP

n

A member of the armed forces who is responsible for policing duties, especially in the US Army or Air Force.

[ˌem ˈpiː]

Mr

n

A title used before a man's surname or full name, without indicating his marital status.

[ˈmɪstər]

MRI

n

A medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed pictures of the inside of the body.

[ˌem ɑːr ˈaɪ]

Mrs

n

A title used before a married woman's surname or full name.

[ˈmɪsɪz]

Ms

n

A title used before a woman's surname or full name, regardless of her marital status.

[mɪz]

msec

n

a unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second

[ˈmilɪˌsek]

much

det

A large amount or quantity of something (used with uncountable nouns)

[mʌtʃ]

much-admired

adj

Greatly respected and approved of.

[ˌmʌtʃ ədˈmaɪərd]

much-anticipated

adj

Eagerly or excitedly expected for a long time.

[ˌmʌtʃ ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd]

much-awaited

adj

Eagerly anticipated for a long time.

[ˌmʌtʃ əˈweɪt̬ɪd]

much-ballyhooed

adj

receiving a great deal of exaggerated or sensational publicity.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈbælihuːd]

much-celebrated

adj

Widely praised and admired; famous or popular because of being highly praised.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈsel.ə.breɪ.t̬ɪd]

much-coveted

adj

Greatly desired or sought after.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈkʌvɪtɪd]

much-criticized

adj

Having been the subject of a lot of criticism or disapproval.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd]

much-debated

adj

Widely discussed or argued about, often for a long time.

[ˌmʌtʃ dɪˈbeɪtɪd]

much-deserved

adj

fully appropriate and earned; rightfully merited

[ˌmʌtʃ dɪˈzɜrvd]

much-discussed

adj

Often talked about or debated; a subject of frequent conversation or analysis.

[ˌmʌtʃ dɪˈskʌst]

much-feared

adj

Greatly feared; causing widespread or intense fear.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈfɪrd]

much-heralded

adj

Widely and enthusiastically announced or praised in advance.

[ˌmʌtʃˈher.əl.dɪd]

much-hyped

adj

Receiving a great deal of publicity or promotional attention, often more than is justified.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈhaɪpt]

much-improved

adj

Significantly better than before.

[ˌmʌtʃ ɪmˈpruːvd]

much-lauded

adj

Praised or celebrated a great deal.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈlɔːdɪd]

much-loved

adj

Very popular or cherished by many people.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈlʌvd]

much-maligned

adj

Often criticized or spoken of in a disapproving way.

[ˌmʌtʃ məˈlaɪnd]

much-needed

adj

Very necessary or required because of a great lack or demand.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈniːdɪd]

much-praised

adj

Receiving a great deal of approval or admiration.

[ˌmʌtʃˈpreɪzd]

much-publicized

adj

Having received a lot of attention or discussion in newspapers, on television, etc.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈpʌblɪsaɪzd]

much-quoted

adj

Frequently cited or referred to, especially in speech or writing.

[ˈmʌtʃˌkwoʊtɪd]

much-sought-after

adj

Greatly desired or in high demand because of particular qualities.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈsɔːt ˌæftər]

much-touted

adj

Praised or talked about a great deal, especially in order to increase public interest or expectation.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈtaʊt̬ɪd]

much-used

adj

Used very often or for a long time; very familiar through frequent use.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈjuːzd]

much-vaunted

adj

Praised or boasted about a great deal, often more than is deserved.

[ˌmʌtʃ ˈvɔːntɪd]

muchacha

n

A young woman or girl, especially in a Spanish-speaking context.

[muːˈtʃɑːtʃə]

muchacho

n

A boy or young man (used in Spanish-speaking contexts).

[muˈtʃɑːtʃoʊ]

mucilage

n

a sticky substance produced by some plants

[ˈmjuː.sə.lɪdʒ]

mucin

n

any of a group of glycoproteins found especially in secretions of mucous membranes and in connective tissue.

[ˈmjuːsɪn]

muck

n

wet, sticky dirt or mud, especially of an unpleasant kind.

[mʌk]

muckraker

n

a person, especially a journalist, who searches for and exposes real or alleged corruption, scandal, or misconduct, typically among prominent individuals or in established institutions.

[ˈmʌkˌreɪkər]

muckraking

n

the action of searching out and publicizing scandal about famous people.

[ˈmʌkreɪkɪŋ]

mucky

adj

covered in or full of muck; dirty

[ˈmʌki]

mucociliary

adj

relating to or involving both mucus and the cilia that move it, especially in the respiratory tract.

[ˌmjuː.koʊˈsɪl.i.er.i]

mucormycosis

n

a serious, often fatal fungal infection caused by fungi of the order Mucorales, typically affecting the sinuses, brain, or lungs, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

[ˌmjuːkɔːrmaɪˈkoʊsɪs]

mucosa

n

the moist, soft tissue layer that lines various cavities and canals in the body, such as the mouth, nose, and digestive tract, and secretes mucus.

[mjuːˈkoʊ.sə]

mucosal

adj

relating to or covered with a mucous membrane.

[mjuːˈkoʊsəl]

mucus

n

a thick, slimy substance produced by the inner lining of some organs of the body, especially the nose, throat, and other breathing passages.

[ˈmjuːkəs]

mud

n

soft, wet, sticky earth

[mʌd]

mud-brick

n

A brick made from a mixture of mud or clay, often dried in the sun rather than fired in a kiln.

[ˈmʌd brɪk]

mud-caked

adj

Covered with a layer of dried or hardened mud.

[ˈmʌd keɪkt]

mud-colored

adj

having a dull, brownish-grey color similar to that of wet earth

[ˈmʌdˌkʌlərd]

mud-spattered

adj

covered with spots or small amounts of mud

[ˈmʌd ˌspætərd]

mud-splattered

adj

covered with spots or patches of mud, typically as a result of being splashed.

[ˈmʌdˌsplætərd]

mud-stained

adj

Covered or marked with stains of mud.

[ˈmʌd steɪnd]

mud-walled

adj

constructed with or having walls made of mud or mud bricks

[ˈmʌdˌwɔːld]

muddied

adj

covered in or full of mud; dirty.

[ˈmʌd.id]

muddle

v

To bring into a disordered or confusing state.

[ˈmʌd.l̩]

muddle-headed

adj

confused and illogical in thinking; lacking clear sense or direction.

[ˌmʌdl ˈhɛdɪd]

muddled

adj

Confused and not clear or orderly

[ˈmʌdld]

muddy

adj

covered in or full of mud

[ˈmʌdi]

mudflat

n

a stretch of muddy land left uncovered at low tide.

[ˈmʌdflæt]

mudflow

n

a mass of mud and other earthy debris that flows rapidly down a slope, especially during or after heavy rain.

[ˈmʌdfloʊ]

mudhole

n

a hole filled with mud or soft wet earth.

[ˈmʌdhoʊl]

mudroom

n

a room in a house, typically near an entrance, where wet or muddy footwear and outerwear can be removed and stored.

[ˈmʌdruːm]

mudslide

n

a mass of mud and other earthy material that falls down a slope, especially after heavy rain.

[ˈmʌdslaɪd]

mudstone

n

a sedimentary rock formed from mud, similar to shale but without its fine laminations.

[ˈmʌd.stoʊn]

muesli

n

a mixture of raw grains, nuts, dried fruit, etc., typically eaten with milk for breakfast.

[ˈmjuːzli]

muezzin

n

a man who calls Muslims to prayer, usually from a tower (minaret) of a mosque

[muˈɛzɪn]

muff

n

A short tube of thick cloth or fur into which the hands are placed for warmth.

[mʌf]

muffin

n

a small, round cake that is usually sweet and may contain fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips.

[ˈmʌf.ɪn]

muffle

v

To make a sound quieter or less clear by covering or surrounding its source.

[ˈmʌf(ə)l]

muffled

adj

(of a sound) not loud because it is blocked by something.

[ˈmʌfld]

muffler

n

a device used to reduce the noise made by the exhaust of an internal-combustion engine.

[ˈmʌflər]

mufti

n

ordinary clothes worn by a person who usually wears a uniform, such as a soldier, police officer, or student.

[ˈmʌfti]

mug

n

A tall cup, typically cylindrical and with a handle, used for drinking hot beverages.

[mʌɡ]

mugger

n

A person who attacks and robs someone in a public place.

[ˈmʌɡər]

mugging

n

an act of attacking and robbing someone in a public place

[ˈmʌɡɪŋ]

muggy

adj

(of the weather or air) unpleasantly warm and humid.

[ˈmʌɡi]

mugshot

n

a photograph of a person's face, especially one taken by the police after an arrest.

[ˈmʌɡʃɑːt]

mujaheddin

n

muslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad or holy war.

[ˌmuːdʒəhɛˈdiːn]

mujahedeen

n

muslims who engage in a jihad, especially as guerrilla fighters.

[ˌmuːdʒɑːhɪˈdiːn]

mujahedin

n

Muslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad or holy war.

[ˌmuːdʒɑːhɪˈdiːn]

mujahideen

n

muslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad or holy war.

[mʊˌdʒɑːhəˈdiːn]

mujahidin

n

muslim guerrilla fighters engaged in a jihad or holy war.

[mʊˌdʒɑːhɪˈdiːn]

mulatto

n

A person with one Black parent and one white parent.

[məˈlɑːtoʊ]

mulberry

n

A small, sweet, edible berry that grows on a tree, typically dark red or white in color.

[ˈmʌlˌberi]

mulch

n

A material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil.

[mʌltʃ]

mulching

n

The act or process of covering the soil around plants with a layer of material (such as bark, compost, or plastic) to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, or enrich the soil.

[ˈmʌltʃɪŋ]

mulct

v

To take money from someone as a fine or by means of a trick.

[mʌlkt]

mule

n

An animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, known for its strength and stubbornness.

[mjuːl]

mule-drawn

adj

Pulled or hauled by a mule or mules.

[ˈmjul drɔːn]

muleta

n

A short red cape, typically draped over a stick, used by a matador during the final stages of a bullfight.

[muːˈleɪtə]

muley

adj

(of cattle or other livestock) lacking horns; polled.

[ˈmjuli]

mulish

adj

(of a person) very stubborn and unwilling to change their mind or cooperate.

[ˈmjuːlɪʃ]

mull

v

to think about a fact, proposal, or idea deeply and at length

[mʌl]

mullah

n

a muslim learned in islamic theology and sacred law.

[ˈmʊlə]

mulled

v

(of wine, cider, etc.) to heat with sugar and spices

[mʌld]

mullein

n

A tall plant with woolly leaves and yellow flowers, often growing on waste ground.

[ˈmʌlən]

mullet

n

A type of edible sea fish that is widely caught.

[ˈmʌlɪt]

mulligan

n

A stroke in golf that is played again without penalty, not counted on the scorecard, when the previous shot was poor.

[ˈmʌlɪɡən]
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