Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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date

noun/verb
/deɪt/

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

"They decided to meet on the date of her birthday."

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Dates

noun
/deɪts/

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

"Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast."

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datum

noun
/ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

"Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed."

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daub

verb
/dɔːb/

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

"The children daubed paint all over the walls."

noun
/ˈdɔːtər/

a female child in relation to her parents

"They are proud of their daughter for graduating college."

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daunt

verb
/dɔːnt/

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

"The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers."

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adjective
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/

seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating

"Starting a new business can be a daunting task."

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adjective
/ˈdɔːntləs/

showing fearlessness and determination

"The dauntless soldier charged forward without hesitation."

verb
/ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

to waste time by being slow or idle

"Stop dawdling and finish your homework."

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Dawn

noun, verb
/dɔːn/

The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; to begin or become apparent.

"Hope began to dawn in her heart after hearing the good news."

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Day

noun
/deɪ/

a period of 24 hours or the time between sunrise and sunset

"She enjoyed a relaxing day at the beach."

noun
/ˈdeɪ.mæn/

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

"The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest."

noun
/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

"They set out on their journey at daybreak."

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days

noun
/deɪz/

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

"The project will take at least five days to finish."

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daze

verb
/deɪz/

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

"The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium."

verb
/ˈdæzəl/

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

"The magician's tricks dazzled the audience."

adjective
/ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

"The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists."

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dead

adjective, noun
/dɛd/

No longer alive; the end of life.

"The old tree is completely dead."

noun
/ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

"The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners."

noun
/ˈded.lɑk/

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

"The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise."

noun
/ˈdedlaɪn/

the latest time or date by which something must be completed

"We need to finish this project before the deadline."

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noun
/ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

"Setting deadlines helps finish tasks."

noun
/ˈdɛdlɒk/

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

"Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise."

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Deadly

adjective
/ˈdedli/

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous

"The snake's bite is deadly to humans."

adjective
/ˈdɛdˌpæn/

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

"She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice."

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Deaf

adjective
/def/

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

"The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language."

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deal

verb
/diːl/

to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage

"He had to deal with many problems at work."

noun
/ˈdiːlər/

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

"The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers."

noun
/ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

"His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation."

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dear

adjective
/dɪr/

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

"She is very dear to her grandparents."

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noun
/dɜːrθ/

A scarcity or lack of something.

"There was a dearth of food during the famine."

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Death

noun
/dɛθ/

The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions.

"The news of his death shocked everyone in the village."

noun
/ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

"The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head."

noun
/deɪˈbɑːkəl/

A sudden and complete failure; a fiasco.

"The product launch turned into a complete debacle."

verb
/dɪˈbɑːr/

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

"He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating."

verb
/dɪˈbɑːrk/

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

"The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked."

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debase

verb
/dɪˈbeɪs/

to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something

"Corruption can debase the values of a society."

adjective
/dɪˈbeɪst/

having lost quality, value, or moral character

"The debased currency lost the trust of the people."

adjective
/dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

"It is debatable whether the policy will work."

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Debate

noun, verb
/dɪˈbeɪt/

A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are presented.

"The students prepared well for the school debate."

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debates

noun
dɪˈbeɪts

A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly.

"Debates foster intellectual growth."

verb
/dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

"The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character."

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noun
/dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

"The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city."

noun
/dɪˈbɛntʃər/

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

"The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors."

verb
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

"The long illness debilitated his strength."

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adjective
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/

causing serious weakness or incapacity

"He suffers from a debilitating disease."

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Debit

noun
/ˈdeb.ɪt/

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

"The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account."

adjective
/ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man

"He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala."

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noun
/dəˈbriː/

Scattered fragments of waste, remains, or broken pieces.

"The streets were filled with debris after the storm."

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debt

noun
/dɛt/

Something, typically money, that is owed or due.

"He struggled for years to pay off his debt."