Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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maybe

adverb
/ˈmeɪbi/

used to express possibility or uncertainty

"Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow."

noun
/ˈmeɪhɛm/

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

"The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police."

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mayor

noun
/ˈmeɪər/

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

"The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport."

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Maze

noun
/meɪz/

A complex network of paths or passages that are difficult to navigate.

"Tourists often get lost in the maze of narrow streets in the old city."

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me

pronoun
/miː/

Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.

"She gave me a beautiful gift."

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mead

noun
/miːd/

An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.

"The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts."

noun
/ˈmedoʊ/

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

"The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow."

adjective
/ˈmiːɡər/

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.

"He could barely survive on his meager salary."

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Meal

noun
/miːl/

An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.

"We had a delicious meal at the restaurant."

adjective
/ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.

"The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake."

adjective
/ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

"The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question."

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Mean

verb, adjective
/miːn/

to intend or signify; also unkind when used as adjective

"I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings."

verb, noun
/miˈændər/

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

"We meandered through the old streets of the city."

noun
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

The definition, purpose, or significance of something.

"The meaning of the word is explained in the dictionary."

adjective
/ˈmiːnɪŋfəl/

having purpose, value, or significance

"He gave a meaningful smile before leaving the room."

adjective
/ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

"The data became meaningless without proper context."

noun
/ˈmiːnnəs/

The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess

"His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood."

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Means

noun
/miːnz/

An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources

"They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation."

noun/adverb
/ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/

the period of time between two events; meanwhile

"The train will be late, so in the meantime let's have some tea."

adverb
/ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/

At the same time; in the intervening period.

"She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, I set the table."

adjective
/ˈmiːzli/

contemptibly small or insignificant

"He was paid a measly sum for the hard work."

adjective
/ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

able to be measured; quantifiable

"The project's success was measurable by increased sales."

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noun/verb
/ˈmɛʒər/

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan

"The tailor measured the length of the cloth."

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measured

adjective
/ˈmɛʒərd/

carefully considered and deliberate

"She spoke in a calm, measured tone."

noun
/ˈmeʒərmənt/

the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

"The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit."

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noun
ˈmeʒ.ərz

A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

"Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions."

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Meat

noun
/miːt/

the flesh of animals used as food

"She bought fresh meat from the market."

noun
/məˈkænɪk/

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

"The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour."

adjective
/məˈkænɪkəl/

relating to machines or the way they work

"She has a good understanding of mechanical systems."

noun
/məˈkænɪks/

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

"He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it."

noun
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

"The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use."

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noun
ˌmɛk.ə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The use of machines in agriculture or industry to increase production efficiency.

"The mechanization of agriculture increased productivity."

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medal

noun
/ˈmɛdəl/

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

"She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race."

noun
/məˈdæliən/

a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture

"She wore a gold medallion around her neck."

verb
/ˈmɛdəl/

to interfere in something that is not one's concern

"He always tries to meddle in other people’s business."

adjective
/ˈmɛdəlsəm/

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

"She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying."

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Media

noun
/ˈmiːdiə/

the main means of mass communication such as newspapers, television, radio, and the internet

"The story quickly spread across the media."

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noun
ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.

"The internet has enhanced media dominance globally."

adjective
/ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

relating to the Middle Ages; medieval

"The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design."

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medial

adjective
/ˈmiː.di.əl/

Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.

"The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury."

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mediate

verb
/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

"She was asked to mediate between the two companies."

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noun
/ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.

"The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams."

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adjective
/ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.

"His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict."

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Mediator

noun
/ˈmiːdieɪtər/

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree

"The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes."

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adjective
/ˈmedɪkəl/

relating to the science or practice of medicine

"He went for a medical check-up last week."

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verb
/ˈmedɪkeɪt/

to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes

"The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation."

noun
/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

"The doctor prescribed medication for his headache."

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noun
/ˈmed.ɪ.sən/

A substance used to treat illness, injury, or disease.

"He took some medicine for his headache."

adjective
/ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

"The castle is a famous medieval monument."

adjective
/ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

Of only average quality; not very good.

"The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre."