Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.

"The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases."

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Odd

adjective
/ɒd/

different from what is usual or expected; strange or peculiar

"He has some odd habits that surprise everyone."

noun
/ˈɒdəti/

Something strange or unusual.

"The bright pink building was an oddity in the small town."

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oddly

adverb
/ˈɒdli/

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

"Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news."

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odds

noun
/ɒdz/

the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something

"The odds of winning the lottery are very low."

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ode

noun
/oʊd/

a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions

"The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature."

adjective
/ˈoʊdiəs/

extremely unpleasant or repulsive

"The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes."

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odium

noun
/ˈoʊdiəm/

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

"The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister."

adjective
/ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one

"The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers."

adjective
/ˈoʊdərəs/

having or giving off a smell, often unpleasant

"The odorous garbage had to be taken out immediately."

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Odour

noun
/ˈoʊ.dər/

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

"The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen."

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noun
/ˈɑːdəsi/

a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences

"Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements."

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of

preposition
/ʌv/

expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

"The book is on the table, in front of the window."

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off

adverb
/ɔːf/

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

"He turned off the light before leaving the room."

adjective
/ˌɔːfˈkiː/

out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards

"The singer was slightly off-key during the performance."

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offal

noun
/ˈɔːfəl/

the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts

"The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal."

adjective
/ˈɒf.biːt/

Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.

"She has a very offbeat sense of humor."

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Offence

noun
/əˈfens/

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

"Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law."

verb
/əˈfɛnd/

to cause someone to feel upset, insulted, or annoyed

"She didn’t mean to offend anyone with her remarks."

noun
/əˈfɛndər/

a person who commits a crime or does something wrong

"The police caught the offender quickly."

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offense

noun
/əˈfɛns/

an illegal act; a crime

"The offense was committed in broad daylight."

adjective
/əˈfɛnsɪv/

Causing hurt, anger, or annoyance; also relating to attacking in sports or war.

"His offensive remarks upset everyone at the meeting."

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offer

verb
/ˈɔːfər/

to present or give something to someone

"She offered him a gift for his birthday."

noun
/ˈɒfərɪŋ/

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

"The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car."

noun
/ˈɒfərtɔːri/

The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.

"The offertory was taken during the Sunday service."

adjective/adverb
/ˌɒfˈhænd/

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

"She gave an offhand reply to his serious question."

noun
/ˈɒf.ɪs/

a room or building where people work, usually at desks

"She left the office early to attend a family event."

noun
/ˈɔːfɪsər/

a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement

"The officer gave him a ticket for speeding."

adjective
/əˈfɪʃəl/

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

"He is the official spokesperson for the company."

adverb
/əˈfɪʃəli/

in a formal or authorized way

"The building was officially opened by the mayor."

verb
/əˈfɪʃieɪt/

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

"The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony."

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adjective
/əˈfɪʃəs/

Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.

"The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions."

adjective
/ˈɒfɪʃ/

Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.

"He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations."

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offset

verb
/ˈɒfsɛt/

To counterbalance or compensate for something.

"The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments."

noun
/ˈɒfʃuːt/

A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.

"The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company."

noun
/ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

a person's child or children; an animal's young

"The bird carefully fed its offspring."

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often

adverb
/ˈɔːfən/

frequently, many times

"I often visit my grandparents on weekends."

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ogle

verb
/ˈoʊɡəl/

To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.

"He kept ogling the models on the runway."

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ogre

noun
/ˈoʊɡər/

A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.

"The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest."

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oh

interjection
/oʊ/

used to express surprise, realization, or understanding

"Oh, I didn't know you were here!"

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Oil

noun
/ɔɪl/

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."

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Oilman

noun
/ˈɔɪl.mən/

a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products

"The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert."

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Oily

adjective
/ˈɔɪl.i/

covered with oil; containing oil; greasy

"Her oily skin needs special care."

noun
/ˈɔɪntmənt/

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

"The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm."

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ok

adjective
/oʊˈkeɪ/

used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding

"Okay, let's go to the park."

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okay

adjective
/əʊˈkeɪ/

used to express agreement or acceptance

"It's okay to leave early today."

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old

adjective
/oʊld/

having lived for a long time; not new or young

"He still drives his old car."

adjective
/ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

not modern; belonging to an earlier time

"He still wears an old-fashioned hat."

noun
/oʊliˈændər/

a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers

"The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature."

noun
/ɑːlˈfækʃən/

The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.

"Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction."