Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈlɒkətɪv/

a grammatical case indicating location or place

"In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location."

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loch

noun
/lɒx/

a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland

"Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster."

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Lock

verb, noun
/lɒk/

to fasten something securely with a key or device; a fastening device

"Please lock the door when you leave."

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Locket

noun
/ˈlɒk.ɪt/

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

"She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket."

noun
/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

"Walking is the most common form of human locomotion."

noun
/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

"The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum."

noun
/ˈloʊ.kəst/

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

"The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field."

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lode

noun
/loʊd/

A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.

"The miners discovered a rich lode of silver."

noun
/ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

"The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house."

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loft

noun
/lɒft/

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

"She converted the old loft into a modern studio."

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Lofty

adjective
/ˈlɒf.ti/

Of great height; elevated in character or style; noble.

"He set himself the lofty goal of ending poverty."

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Log

noun, verb
/lɒɡ/

A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off; also to record information systematically.

"The workers carried a heavy log to the truck."

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logic

noun
/ˈlɒdʒɪk/

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

"Her argument was based on sound logic."

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adjective
/ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

"It was the only logical conclusion to the problem."

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logician

noun
/ləˈdʒɪʃən/

A person skilled in logic and reasoning.

"Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history."

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noun
/ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/

Supply chain management or operation, managing the flow of goods, services or information efficiently.

"The company improved its logistics to speed up deliveries."

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logo

noun
/ˈləʊɡəʊ/

a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.

"The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image."

verb
/ˈlɔɪtər/

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

"The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop."

noun
/ˈlɔɪtərər/

A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.

"The police questioned the loiterer outside the store."

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loll

verb
/lɑːl/

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

"He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work."

noun
/ˈloʊnlinəs/

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

"She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city."

adjective
/ˈloʊnli/

feeling sad because one has no friends or company.

"He felt lonely after moving to a new city."

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Long

adjective
/lɔːŋ/

Measuring a great distance from end to end; lasting for a large amount of time.

"They waited a long time for the train."

noun
/lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

"She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish."

noun
/lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice

"Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times."

noun
/lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth

"The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river."

adjective
/ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

having existed or continued for a long period of time

"They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers."

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adjective
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/

lasting, relating to, or extending over a long period of time

"Investing in education is a long-term benefit for society."

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noun
ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time

"Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory."

adjective, adverb
/ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

"She is a long-time friend of my family."

noun
/ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

"Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts."

noun
/lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

Long life or long existence of something.

"Good habits contribute to health and longevity."

adjective
/ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

having existed or continued for a long time

"They are longtime friends who met in college."

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look

/lʊk/

to direct one's gaze in a particular direction

"She looked out the window at the rain."

phrasal verb
/lʊk ˈɑːftər/

to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being

"She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work."

noun
/ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images

"She looked at herself in the looking glass."

noun
/ˈlʊkaʊt/

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

"The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity."

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Loom

verb
/luːm/

to appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape, usually something threatening or about to happen

"Dark clouds loomed over the city, signaling an approaching storm."

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Loony

adjective
/ˈluː.ni/

crazy; silly; mentally unstable

"His loony behavior made everyone laugh."

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Loop

noun
/luːp/

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

"The string formed a neat loop around the package."

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loopy

adjective
/ˈluːpi/

crazy, silly, or eccentric

"After working all night, he felt a little loopy."

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loose

adjective
/luːs/

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

"The screw is loose and needs tightening."

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loot

verb
/luːt/

to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos

"The rioters looted several shops during the protest."

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lope

verb
/loʊp/

to run or move with a long, bounding stride

"The horse loped gracefully across the field."

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lopsided

adjective
/ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

"The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry."

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loquacious

adjective
/loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

"The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories."

noun
/ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.

"The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience."

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lose

verb
/luːz/

to fail to keep, maintain, or win something

"She doesn’t want to lose her phone again."