English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
"We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music."
The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order; a requirement that must be met.
"The car is in excellent condition."
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
"The complex instructions confused the students."
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
"She felt confused by the complicated instructions."
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
"The instructions were confusing and hard to follow."
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
"Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success."
to join or link two or more things together
"The new bridge will connect the two cities."
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
"There is a strong connection between exercise and health."
to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision
"She is considering studying abroad next year."
Communication or connection with someone.
"You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist."
To hold or have something inside.
"The box contains old photographs."
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
"The rain will continue throughout the night."
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
"She continued working despite the challenges."
to exercise authority over; to manage or regulate
"He tried to control his anger during the meeting."
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
"We had a long conversation about future plans."
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
"She offered me a chocolate chip cookie."
to make a duplicate or reproduction of something
"She copied the notes from the board."
a type of grain, often yellow, eaten as food
"They harvested corn in the summer."
the place where two edges or sides meet
"The store is just around the corner."
free from error; accurate
"The answer she gave was correct."
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
"She answered all the questions correctly."
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
"Reducing costs improves profit margins."
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
"He has a bad cough and stayed home today."
to determine the total number of something
"She carefully counted the money on the table."
two people or things considered together; a pair
"They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years."
the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
"It takes courage to stand up for what is right."
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
"She enrolled in a computer science course."
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
"He courted the judge with respect."
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
"My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend."
to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it
"She used a blanket to cover the sleeping child."
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
"The forest is covered in greenery."
a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle
"The cowboy rode across the plains."
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
"The car crashed into the wall at high speed."
mentally unsound; extremely foolish or enthusiastic
"He had a crazy idea that actually worked."
A thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top; also a soft substance used in cooking or cosmetics.
"She added some cream to her coffee."
To bring something into existence; to make or produce.
"The artist wants to create a new painting."
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
"Pollution creates environmental and health issues."
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
"We could hear crickets chirping in the evening."
An illegal act punishable by law.
"The police are investigating the crime."
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
"The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water."
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
"We crossed the river using a wooden bridge."
a large number of people gathered together
"A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert."
filled with too many people or things
"The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move."
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
"It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy."
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
"I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad."
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular people or society
"Japanese culture is admired all over the world."
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
"She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard."
to make someone healthy again after an illness
"The new medicine cured her of the infection."
eager to know or learn something
"The child was curious about the stars in the sky."
a piece of cloth that hangs down to cover a window or divide a room
"She pulled back the curtain to let the sunlight in."