Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ɪnˈsnɛər/

to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit

"The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net."

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ensue

verb
/ɪnˈsjuː/

to happen as a result or consequence

"After the argument, silence ensued."

verb
/ɪnˈʃʊər/

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

"Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave."

verb
/ɪnˈteɪl/

to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

"The job will entail a lot of travel across the country."

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entangle

verb
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties

"The fish got entangled in the net."

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enter

verb
/ˈɛntər/

to go or come into a place

"She entered the room quietly."

noun
/ˈɛntərˌpraɪz/

a business or company; a project or undertaking that requires effort and initiative

"The new enterprise aims to create sustainable energy solutions."

adjective
/ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success

"She is an enterprising young entrepreneur."

verb
/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others

"The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes."

adjective
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/

providing amusement or enjoyment

"The comedian gave an entertaining performance."

noun
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnmənt/

something that amuses, pleases, or diverts

"The concert was a great source of entertainment."

verb
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/

To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.

"The magician’s performance enthralled the audience."

verb
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/

to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely

"The magician’s tricks enthralled the children."

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adjective
/ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.

"The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end."

verb
/ɪnˈθroʊn/

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status

"The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony."

verb
/ɪnˈθjuːz/

to express excitement or admiration

"She enthused about her trip to Italy."

noun
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

"His enthusiasm for teaching inspired his students."

noun
/ɪnˈθuziæst/

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

"He is a football enthusiast and watches every match."

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adjective
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

showing intense and eager enjoyment or approval

"She is very enthusiastic about learning new languages."

verb
/ɪnˈtaɪs/

to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing

"The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store."

adjective
/ɪnˈtaɪər/

whole; with no part left out

"He spent the entire day reading books."

adverb
/ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Completely or wholly.

"She is entirely responsible for the project."

noun
/ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

the whole of something; the complete form

"He watched the movie in its entirety."

verb
/ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

to give someone the right to have or do something

"Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays."

adjective
/ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

"Employees are entitled to paid leave."

noun
/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits

"The program provides entitlement to health care."

noun
/ˈɛntəti/

something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being

"The new company will operate as a separate legal entity."

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noun
/ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

The scientific study of insects.

"She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees."

noun
/ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

"The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards."

noun
/ˈɛntrəns/

A place of entering; an entry point.

"They waited at the main entrance of the building."

verb
/ɪnˈtræp/

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

"The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence."

verb
/ɪnˈtriːt/

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

"She entreated him to stay a little longer."

noun
/ɪnˈtriːti/

An earnest or humble request or plea.

"She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument."

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entree

noun
/ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).

"The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree."

verb
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.

"The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation."

adjective
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

"Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system."

noun
/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/ (UK), /ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɝː/ (US)

A person who starts and runs a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

"The young entrepreneur launched a successful tech startup."

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adjective
/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl/

Having the characteristics of an entrepreneur; showing initiative and willingness to undertake new ventures.

"Her entrepreneurial mindset led to the launch of a successful startup."

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Entry

noun
/ˈɛntri/

the act of going into a place, or permission to go in

"Entry to the museum is free on Fridays."

verb
/ɪnˈtwaɪn/

to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved

"The vines entwine around the old fence."

verb
/ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

to mention things one by one; to list or count

"She enumerated the reasons for her decision."

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enunciate

verb
/ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly

"The teacher asked him to enunciate each word."

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noun
/ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.

"His enunciation was clear during the presentation."

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envelope

noun
/ˈɛnvəloʊp/

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

"She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it."

adjective
/ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

causing envy; desirable

"Her success was enviable among her peers."

adjective
/ˈen.vi.əs/

feeling or showing envy; jealous

"She felt envious of her friend's new car."

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environ

verb
/ɪnˈvaɪərən/

to surround or enclose; to encircle

"Mountains environ the small valley."

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noun
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives

"We must protect the environment for future generations."

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adjective
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

"Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage."

adjective
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

"The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage."