Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
An area of land measured in acres.
"The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land."
Having a strong, unpleasantly sharp taste or smell.
"The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe."
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
"The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark."
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
"The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes."
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
"Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building."
From one side to the other side of something.
"He ran across the street to catch the bus."
To do something; to take action; also a law passed by a government.
"She decided to act quickly in the emergency."
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
"She is studying acting to become a professional actress."
The process of doing something, typically to achieve a goal.
"The government took immediate action to control inflation."
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
"The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court."
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
"Immediate actions are needed for pollution control."
to make something start or function
"She pressed the button to activate the machine."
the act of making something start functioning
"The activation of the system took longer than expected."
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; taking action rather than being passive.
"She is very active in community projects."
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
"Active recall improves long-term memory and retention."
in a manner that involves action or energy
"She is actively participating in the community service."
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
"Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action."
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
"The activist organized a protest against pollution."
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
"Productive activities drive progress."
something that people do for enjoyment, work, or a particular purpose
"The children were engaged in outdoor activity."
a person who performs in plays, movies, or television
"The actor received an award for his performance."
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
"The actress looked stunning on the red carpet."
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
"The actual cost was higher than expected."
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
"The movie was based on historical actuality."
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
"She actually completed the project ahead of schedule."
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
"The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums."
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
"The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy."
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
"The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch."
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
"The doctor tested the patient’s visual acuity."
the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
"She has strong business acumen that helped grow the company."
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
"The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery."
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
"She was acutely aware of the risks involved."
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
"Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed."
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
"The company released a new ad for their smartphone."
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
"The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed."
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
"The old adage says that honesty is the best policy."
refusing to change one's mind; firmly determined
"She was adamant about not changing her decision."
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
"He quickly adapted to the new environment."
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances.
"Adaptability is crucial in an ever-changing world."
the process of changing or adjusting to fit a new situation
"The adaptation of the program to mobile devices was a success."
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
"Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter."
To put together or combine with something else; to increase the number, amount, or value.
"He decided to add more details to the report."
included as an extra or additional part
"She received an added bonus for her performance."
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
"The report included an addendum with updated statistics."
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
"He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day."
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
"Many people are addicted to social media."
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
"His addiction to video games affected his studies."
the process of adding something to something else
"The addition of solar panels made the house more energy-efficient."
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
"The teacher gave the students additional homework."
in addition to what has been said or done
"Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings."
