Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
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."
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
"They decided to meet on the date of her birthday."
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
"Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast."
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
"Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed."
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
"The children daubed paint all over the walls."
a female child in relation to her parents
"They are proud of their daughter for graduating college."
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
"The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers."
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
"Starting a new business can be a daunting task."
showing fearlessness and determination
"The dauntless soldier charged forward without hesitation."
to waste time by being slow or idle
"Stop dawdling and finish your homework."
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."
a period of 24 hours or the time between sunrise and sunset
"She enjoyed a relaxing day at the beach."
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
"The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest."
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
"They set out on their journey at daybreak."
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
"The project will take at least five days to finish."
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
"The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium."
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
"The magician's tricks dazzled the audience."
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
"The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists."
No longer alive; the end of life.
"The old tree is completely dead."
