English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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immediately following in time, order, or place
"The next train leaves at 9:00 AM."
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
"She loves going for walks at night."
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
"She said no to the invitation."
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
"We traveled north to reach the mountains."
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
"He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away."
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
"She gave me her phone number."
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
"The book is on the table, in front of the window."
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
"He turned off the light before leaving the room."
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
"Oh, I didn't know you were here!"
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
"Okay, let's go to the park."
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
"The book is on the table."
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
"Only one student answered the question."
to move something so that it is no longer closed; not closed
"She opened the window to let in fresh air."
a fruit that is typically round and orange in color
"She ate an orange for breakfast."
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
"I don't want this one, I will take the other one."
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
"I like to spend time with others."
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
"This is our house."
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
"He stepped out of the room quietly."
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
"Children were playing outside in the yard."
to possess something; belonging to oneself
"She owns a beautiful house in the city."
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."