Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
to feel hatred or loathing for something
"She abominates cruelty to animals."
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
"Slavery was considered an abomination."
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
"The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art."
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
"The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years."
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
"The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather."
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
"The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion."
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
"Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat."
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
"Opportunities abound in the field of technology."
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
"We talked about the new project yesterday."
at a higher place or position than something
"The picture hangs above the fireplace."
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
"The business deal was completely aboveboard."
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
"The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin."
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
"He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling."
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
"His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable."
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
"The soldiers marched two abreast down the street."
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
"The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers."
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
"The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students."
In or to a foreign country or countries.
"She studied abroad for two years in Germany."
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
"The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty."
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
"The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road."
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
"The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out."
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
"The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth."
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
"The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees."
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
"The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry."
the state of being away from a place or person
"His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone."
not present at a place or event
"She was absent from the meeting yesterday."
often forgetting things or not paying attention
"He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys."
total, complete, or without restriction
"The dictator had absolute power over the nation."
Completely; without qualification or restriction.
"I absolutely agree with your decision."
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
"The priest granted him absolution for his sins."
to declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility
"The priest absolved him of his sins."
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
"The sponge absorbed all the water."
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
"This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly."
the process of taking in or soaking up something
"The absorption of sunlight helps plants grow."
to deliberately avoid doing or consuming something
"He decided to abstain from smoking."
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
"She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries."
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
"His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health."
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
"The artist is known for her abstract paintings."
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
"Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form."
difficult to understand; obscure
"The professor’s lecture was so abstruse that many students were confused."
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
"It is absurd to think that the earth is flat."
a very large quantity of something; plentifulness
"The garden had an abundance of fresh vegetables."
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
"The garden was abundant with colorful flowers."
to use something in a harmful way; to treat someone badly or cruelly
"He was accused of abusing his power."
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
"She left her job because of her abusive boss."
to be next to or share a border with
"The park abuts the river on the north side."
extremely bad or appalling
"The team's performance was abysmal."
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
"The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below."
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
"Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions."
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
"She has an outstanding academic record."
