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astronomicaladjective “Astronomical” refers to anything related to astronomy or space. It can also be used to describe something extremely large, like “an […]

astronaut noun An “astronaut” is a person trained to travel and work in space, often aboard spacecraft or space stations. They conduct missions, experiments, […]

astoundverb The English word “astound” means to surprise or shock someone very much, often in a way that leaves them unable to react immediately. It conveys […]

astrologynoun Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial objects as a means for divining information about human affairs and […]

astonishverb “Astonish” means to greatly surprise or impress someone. It refers to causing a feeling of great wonder or amazement.   Example The […]

asthmaticnoun “Asthmatic” refers to a person who has asthma, a condition that affects breathing. It describes someone who experiences wheezing, shortness of […]

asthmanoun Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest […]

asteroidnoun An asteroid is a small, rocky object that orbits the Sun. They are also known as planetoids or minor planets.   Example Astronomers […]

asterisknoun The word “asterisk” refers to the symbol “*”.   Example I would like to make an * next to this item. I was surprised by the * of his performance. She had an * next to her name on the list.  

assureverb “Assure” means to tell someone something confidently to remove any doubts they might have. It is used to make someone feel certain or sure about […]

assurancenoun “Assurance” means a promise or guarantee that something will happen or a feeling of confidence and certainty. It can also refer to the act of […]

assumptionnoun “Assumption” means a thing that is accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof. It is often used when someone believes something to be […]

assumeverb “Assume” means to accept something as true without proof, or to take on a responsibility or role.   Example I assumed he was coming to […]

assortmentnoun “Assortment” refers to a mixture or selection of different types or kinds of things gathered together. Specifically, it is often used to refer to […]

assortedadjective “Assorted” means that there are various types or kinds of things mixed together, a selection of chosen ones mixed together, or […]

assonancenoun Assonance is a literary device in which the same vowel sound is repeated in a line of text. It is often used in poetry and song lyrics to create […]

associationnoun The word “association” has various meanings, including community, organization, society, group, union, connection, and relation. Specifically, it […]

associatenoun As a noun, “associate” refers to a person who is connected with another person or organization in a professional or business […]

assistantnoun assistant means a person who helps someone else, especially in their work.   Example She is my assistant at the office. I asked my […]

assistverb “Assist” means to help or support someone in doing something. It involves providing aid or guidance to make a task easier.   Example I […]