English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
"She placed a napkin on her lap before eating."
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
"He made a nasty comment about her dress."
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
"The national anthem was played at the ceremony."
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
"She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking."
the physical world and everything in it, including plants, animals, and the landscape
"The nature of the forest is truly breathtaking."
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
"The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons."
tidy, orderly, and well-arranged; simple and elegant
"His handwriting is very neat and easy to read."
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
"It is necessary to wear a helmet while riding a bike."
the part of the body connecting the head and the shoulders
"She wore a necklace around her neck."
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party."
not desirable or positive; bad or harmful
"The team had a negative attitude towards the proposal."
a person living next door or nearby
"My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out."
a person who lives near or next to another person
"My neighbour is very friendly and helpful."
used to connect two negative alternatives
"Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting."
anxious, worried, or fearful about something
"She felt nervous before giving her presentation."
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
"She built a strong professional network."
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
"I read the newspaper every morning."
a sound, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud
"The noise from the construction site was unbearable."
Making a lot of loud sounds; full of noise.
"The children were noisy during the party."
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
"He didn't call, nor did he send a message."
conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected
"It is normal to feel nervous before an interview."
a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts written down; to observe or remark upon something
"She wrote a quick note to remind herself of the meeting."
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
"She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas."
a written or printed announcement or notification
"He gave me a notice about the meeting."
at the present time; in these times
"Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping."
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
"Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online."
A person trained to care for the sick; to take care of someone or something.
"The nurse comforted the patient during the operation."
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
"She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut."
to follow the commands, rules, or laws
"Children are taught to obey their parents."
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent
"It was obvious that she was upset after the meeting."
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
"Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions."
a large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface
"The ocean is vast and mysterious."
different from what is usual or expected; strange or peculiar
"He has some odd habits that surprise everyone."
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
"She left the office early to attend a family event."
a viscous liquid derived from plants or animals, used for cooking, lubrication, or fuel
"She added some oil to the pan to fry the vegetables."
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
"She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games."
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
"The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes."