Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

"The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon."

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damp

adjective
/dæmp/

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

"The room felt cold and damp after the rain."

verb
/ˈdæmpən/

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

"The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert."

noun
/ˈdæmpər/

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

"The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm."

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dance

verb/noun
/dæns/

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

"They danced all night at the wedding."

noun
/ˈdænsər/

a person who dances or performs dancing professionally or as a hobby

"The dancer moved gracefully across the stage."

noun
/ˈdænsɪŋ/

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

"They spent the evening dancing at the party."

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Dandruff

noun
/ˈdæn.drʌf/

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

"He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem."

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dandy

noun
/ˈdændi/

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

"The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party."

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danger

noun
/ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

"The hikers were in great danger during the storm."

adjective
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

"Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous."

adverb
/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

"He was driving dangerously fast on the highway."

verb
/ˈdæŋɡəl/

to hang loosely or swing freely

"The keys dangled from his belt."

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dank

adjective
/dæŋk/

unpleasantly damp and cold

"The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell."

adjective
/ˈdæpər/

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

"He looked very dapper in his new suit."

adjective
/ˈdæpəld/

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

"The forest floor was dappled with sunlight."

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dare

verb
/der/

To have the courage to do something risky or challenging.

"She dared to speak against the unfair rules."

noun
/ˈderˌdevəl/

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

"The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil."

adjective
/ˈderɪŋ/

Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.

"Her daring plan surprised everyone."

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Dark

adjective
/dɑːrk/

with little or no light; gloomy or mysterious

"The room was dark after the lights went out."

adjective
/dɑːrk bluː/

a deep shade of blue color

"She wore a dark blue dress to the party."

verb
/ˈdɑːrkən/

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

"The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm."

adverb
/ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

"The forest creatures moved darkling through the night."

noun
/ˈdɑːrk.nəs/

The absence of light; the state of being dark.

"The room was filled with darkness after the lights went out."

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dart

verb, noun
/dɑːrt/

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

"The cat darted across the street to avoid the car."

noun
/ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

"Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species."

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dash

verb
/dæʃ/

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

"She dashed across the street to catch the bus."

adjective
/ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

"He looked dashing in his new suit."

noun
/ˈdæstərd/

a cowardly or dishonorable person

"Only a dastard would betray his closest friend."

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Data

noun
/ˈdeɪ.tə/ or /ˈdæt.ə/

Facts, statistics, or information collected for reference or analysis.

"The scientists analyzed the data to find patterns."

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noun
/ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

"A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords."

noun
/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

"The company's customer details are stored in a secure database."

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date

noun/verb
/deɪt/

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

"They decided to meet on the date of her birthday."

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Dates

noun
/deɪts/

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

"Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast."

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datum

noun
/ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

"Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed."

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daub

verb
/dɔːb/

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

"The children daubed paint all over the walls."

noun
/ˈdɔːtər/

a female child in relation to her parents

"They are proud of their daughter for graduating college."

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daunt

verb
/dɔːnt/

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

"The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers."

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adjective
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/

seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating

"Starting a new business can be a daunting task."

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adjective
/ˈdɔːntləs/

showing fearlessness and determination

"The dauntless soldier charged forward without hesitation."

verb
/ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

to waste time by being slow or idle

"Stop dawdling and finish your homework."

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Dawn

noun, verb
/dɔːn/

The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; to begin or become apparent.

"Hope began to dawn in her heart after hearing the good news."

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Day

noun
/deɪ/

a period of 24 hours or the time between sunrise and sunset

"She enjoyed a relaxing day at the beach."

noun
/ˈdeɪ.mæn/

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

"The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest."

noun
/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

"They set out on their journey at daybreak."

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days

noun
/deɪz/

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

"The project will take at least five days to finish."

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daze

verb
/deɪz/

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

"The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium."

verb
/ˈdæzəl/

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

"The magician's tricks dazzled the audience."

adjective
/ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

"The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists."

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dead

adjective, noun
/dɛd/

No longer alive; the end of life.

"The old tree is completely dead."