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ateverb The past tense of the verb “eat” This is the most common meaning of “ate”. It is used to describe the action of consuming food or drink. For […]

atpreposition “at” is a preposition that is mainly used to indicate: a specific location, position, or place: a specific point in time: the purpose […]

astronomynoun The meaning of the word “astronomy” in English is the study of objects and matter outside of the Earth’s atmosphere, such as stars, planets, […]

astronomicaladjective Astronomical” in English means: Relating to Astronomy: Pertaining to the science of astronomy, which is the study of celestial objects, […]

astronautnoun The English word “astronaut” has the following meanings: A person who is trained to travel in space. A person who travels in space, especially […]

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 […]

asthmaticadjective The adjective form of the word “asthmatic” means “relating to or suffering from asthma.” For example, if you say “He has asthmatic […]

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” has several meanings in English, but the most common ones are: Guarantee or promise: This is the most common meaning of “assurance”. […]

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 […]