Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a stringed musical instrument played by plucking or strumming
"He plays the guitar beautifully."
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
"The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport."
A seabird with long wings and usually white and gray feathers; as a verb, to deceive or trick someone.
"The fisherman watched the gulls circle above the boat."
Easily deceived or tricked.
"She was so gullible that she believed every rumor."
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
"After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully."
A sticky substance from plants or used as adhesive; also the tissue around teeth.
"He chewed gum while waiting for the bus."
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
"It takes real gumption to start your own business."
a weapon that shoots bullets or other projectiles
"The police officer carried a gun for protection."
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
"Gunpowder was invented in ancient China."
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
"The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium."
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
"Tears began to gush from her eyes."
a sudden strong rush of wind or air
"A sudden gust of wind blew the papers away."
relating to the sense of taste
"The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other."
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
"She sang the song with great gusto."
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
"It was a cold, gusty day by the sea."
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
"He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs."
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
"That guy over there is my best friend."
to drink greedily or excessively
"He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes."
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
"He goes to the gym every morning to work out."
a society or government ruled by women
"The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power."
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
"She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school."
to move or spin quickly in circles
"The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums."
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
"The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre."
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
"The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability."
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
"Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us."
a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up
"She has a habit of drinking tea every morning."
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
"Habit formation requires consistency and discipline."
Suitable to live in; capable of sustaining life.
"Scientists are searching for habitable planets beyond our solar system."
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
"The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming."
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
"The rainforest is the natural habitat of many rare species."
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
"Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies."
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
"Scientists envision habitats on the Moon."
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
"He was a habitual latecomer to class."
to accustom someone or oneself to something through frequent exposure or experience
"City life has habituated him to constant noise."
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
"He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city."
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
"The programmer managed to hack into the system."
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
"His rude comment raised my hackles."
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
"The old hackney was still pulling the carriage."
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
"I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport."
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
"The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience."
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
"In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest."
Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.
"After working all night, she looked pale and haggard."
To argue persistently, especially about the price of something.
"They spent hours haggling over the price of the car."
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
"The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader."
To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically.
"The athlete was hailed as a hero after the victory."
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
"The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot."
the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals
"She has long, black hair."
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
"She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo."
the act or style of cutting hair
"I got a haircut before the wedding."
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
"The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut."
