Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adverb
/ˈnɪəli/

almost, but not completely

"She nearly missed the bus."

adjective
/ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

close to a particular place or person

"The nearest gas station is nearby."

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Near-by

adverb
/ˈnɪərbaɪ/

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

"There is a grocery store nearby."

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Near

preposition
/nɪə(r)/

At or to a short distance away; close in space, time, or relationship.

"There is a park near my house."

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neap

noun
/niːp/

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

"During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal."

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nbsp

noun
/ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

"Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line."

noun
/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.

"His constant naysaying discouraged the team."

Navy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

Navy

noun
/ˈneɪvi/

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

"He joined the navy after graduating from college."

navigation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

the process or activity of accurately determining one's position and planning and following a route

"The captain was skilled in the art of navigation across the open sea."

navigate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

To plan and direct the course of a ship, vehicle, or journey.

"The captain navigated the ship safely through the storm."

adjective
/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Able to be sailed on or through by ships or boats.

"The river is navigable for large cargo ships."

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Navel

noun
/ˈneɪvəl/

the small hollow or raised area in the middle of the stomach, also called the belly button

"The baby’s navel was carefully cleaned after birth."

nave

noun
/neɪv/

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

"The choir sang beautifully in the church nave."

Naval Force definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

"The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks."

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naval

adjective
/ˈneɪvəl/

relating to a country's navy or military ships

"The country invested heavily in naval defense."

adjective
/ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

"He studied nautical charts before setting sail."

adjective
/ˈnɔːʃəs/

feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness

"The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous."

verb
/ˈnɔːzieɪt/

To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.

"The spoiled food nauseated him quickly."

noun
/ˈnɔːziə/

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

"The strong smell of paint gave her a sudden nausea."

adjective
/ˈnɔːti/

Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

"The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons."

Nature Enthusiasts definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

"Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty."

nature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈneɪtʃər/

the physical world and everything in it, including plants, animals, and the landscape

"The nature of the forest is truly breathtaking."

adverb
/ˈnætʃrəli/

In a way that is normal, expected, or without effort.

"He spoke so naturally that everyone felt comfortable."

Natural Habitat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

"Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies."

noun
/ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

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."

adjective
/ˈnætʃərəl/

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

"She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking."

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natty

adjective
/ˈnæti/

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

"He looked very natty in his new suit."

adjective
/ˈneɪtɪv/

Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.

"He is a native speaker of Bengali."

noun
/mjuːˈteɪʃn/

A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.

"Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder."

must

verb
/mʌst/

to be required or obligated to

"You must complete your homework before you go out."

Mustard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmʌs.tərd/

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

"She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor."

Mustard leaf definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking

"We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry."

Mustard Oil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes

"We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen."

Mustard seeds definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

"Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes."

verb, noun
/ˈmʌstər/

to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength

"He mustered enough courage to face the challenge."

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musty

adjective
/ˈmʌsti/

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

"The old books had a musty odor."

noun
/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

"The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up."

adjective
/ˈmjuːtəbl/

Capable of change or alteration.

"Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly."

noun
/ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.

"The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'."

verb
/ˈmjuːteɪt/

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

"The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain."

verb
/ˈmʌtər/

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation

"He muttered something under his breath as he walked away."

adjective
/maɪˈɑːpɪk/

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

"The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses."

Mynah definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Mynah

noun
/ˈmaɪ.nə/

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

"The mynah bird repeated every word I said."

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my

pronoun
/maɪ/

used to indicate possession or ownership

"This is my book."

adjective
/ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

felt, shared, or done by two or more people equally

"They have mutual respect for each other."

Mutton definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈmʌtn/

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

"The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice."

verb
/ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing

"The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling."

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Mute

adjective
/mjuːt/

silent or unable to speak; not expressed in words

"She remained mute during the entire meeting."

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muted

adjective
/ˈmjuːtɪd/

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

"The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey."

noun
/ˈmʊzlɪm/

a follower of Islam

"He is a devout Muslim."