English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
CEFR Level
a small metal spike driven into wood or other material, or to fasten or fix something with nails
"He nailed the wooden board to the wall."
limited in width or extent; not wide
"The narrow street made it difficult for cars to pass."
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
"The nation celebrated its independence day with pride."
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
"Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France."
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
"He is a native speaker of Bengali."
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
"The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster."
In a way that is normal, expected, or without effort.
"He spoke so naturally that everyone felt comfortable."
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
"He joined the navy after graduating from college."
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
"She arranged the books neatly on the shelf."
as a necessary result; inevitably
"It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wrong."
a small thin metal tool with a point used for sewing or injecting; to provoke or annoy someone
"The nurse used a sterile needle for the injection."
a district or area around or near a particular place
"I grew up in a quiet neighborhood."
a structure built by birds or other animals to hold their eggs or young.
"The bird built a nest in the tall tree."
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
"The fisherman cast his net into the sea."
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very distressing experience.
"Last night, she had a terrifying nightmare."
Words or ideas that have no meaning or make no sense.
"His explanation was pure nonsense."
relating to the north or situated in the north
"The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate."
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
"She spent the weekend reading a historical novel."
a room or place where young children are cared for
"She works in a nursery, taking care of infants."
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
"She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional."