English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
"Turn to the next page for more information."
to apply a colored substance to a surface
"She loves to paint landscapes in her free time."
a thin material used for writing, printing, or wrapping
"She wrote her notes on a piece of paper."
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
"The children were playing in the park."
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
"We had a great time at the birthday party."
the time before the present; gone by in time
"He often thinks about his past mistakes."
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
"We had creamy pasta for dinner last night."
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
"She used a pen to sign the document."
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
"He drew a picture with a pencil."
a group of human beings collectively
"The people in the town gathered for the festival."
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
"I need to charge my phone."
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
"Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal."
a visual representation made by painting, drawing, or photography
"The picture on the wall was painted by a famous artist."
a farm animal with a snout used for digging and a curly tail; kept for meat such as pork or bacon
"The pig rolled happily in the mud."
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
"We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
"She placed the books on the table."
a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
"We need a clear plan to move forward."
to engage in activity for enjoyment or recreation
"The children love to play outside."
a particular spot, location, or position in space
"The mountain peak is the highest point in the region."
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
"The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene."
Lacking sufficient money, resources, or quality.
"The poor family struggled to buy food."
a starchy plant tuber that is a staple food around the world
"We had mashed potato with our dinner."
Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
"She looked pretty in her new dress."
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
"The price of the car has increased recently."
a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome
"We need to find a solution to this problem."