Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
"He dabbled in painting during his college days."
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
"The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers."
an informal term for father
"My dad taught me how to ride a bike."
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
"The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow."
Silly or foolish.
"It was a daft idea to go hiking without water."
a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
"The assassin concealed a dagger beneath his cloak."
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
"The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln."
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
"She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer."
happening every day
"She reads the newspaper daily."
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
"She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls."
a place where milk and milk products are produced or sold
"They visited the local dairy for fresh milk."
A raised platform in a hall or room, usually where speakers or honored guests sit.
"The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience."
A casual romantic or sexual relationship; also frivolous or playful behavior.
"Their dalliance during the summer was brief but intense."
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
"He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work."
a barrier built to hold back water and raise its level
"The dam provides electricity to nearby towns."
To cause physical harm to something.
"The storm damaged several houses in the village."
causing harm or injury
"The storm caused damaging effects to the crops."
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
"He damned the unfair system in his speech."
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
"The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon."
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
"The room felt cold and damp after the rain."
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
"The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert."
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
"The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm."
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
"They danced all night at the wedding."
a person who dances or performs dancing professionally or as a hobby
"The dancer moved gracefully across the stage."
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
"They spent the evening dancing at the party."
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
"He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem."
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
"The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party."
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
"The hikers were in great danger during the storm."
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
"Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous."
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
"He was driving dangerously fast on the highway."
to hang loosely or swing freely
"The keys dangled from his belt."
unpleasantly damp and cold
"The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell."
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
"He looked very dapper in his new suit."
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
"The forest floor was dappled with sunlight."
To have the courage to do something risky or challenging.
"She dared to speak against the unfair rules."
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
"The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil."
Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
"Her daring plan surprised everyone."
with little or no light; gloomy or mysterious
"The room was dark after the lights went out."
a deep shade of blue color
"She wore a dark blue dress to the party."
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
"The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm."
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
"The forest creatures moved darkling through the night."
The absence of light; the state of being dark.
"The room was filled with darkness after the lights went out."
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
"The cat darted across the street to avoid the car."
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
"Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species."
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
"She dashed across the street to catch the bus."
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
"He looked dashing in his new suit."
a cowardly or dishonorable person
"Only a dastard would betray his closest friend."
Facts, statistics, or information collected for reference or analysis.
"The scientists analyzed the data to find patterns."
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
"A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords."
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
"The company's customer details are stored in a secure database."
