English words starting with A

1,026 words starting with A with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 2 of 4.

• AffectingadjectiveTo have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or somethi…
• AffectionnounA gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
• AffidavitnounA written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court. (??? ????)
• Affidavitsnouna written statement that you swear is true, and that can be used as evidence in court
• AffiliateverbTo link a group, a company or an organization very closely with another, larger one.
• AffiliatedadjectiveConnected with or controlled by a group or organization.
• AffiliationnounMeaning: the state or relation of being closely associated with a particular person, gro…
• AffinityNounA natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
• AffirmverbTo state clearly or publicly that something is true or that you support something strong…
• AffirmationnounState emphatically or publicly.
• AffirmativeadjectiveExpressing something that is true, did happen, etc.
• AffirmedverbState emphatically or publicly.
• AffirmingverbState emphatically or publicly.
• AffirmsverbState emphatically or publicly.
• AffixverbMeaning - Stick, attach, or fasten (something) to something else.
• AfflictverbTo affect somebody/something in an unpleasant or harmful way.
• AfflictedverbCausing pain, suffering, or distress.
• AfflictingverbCausing pain, suffering, or distress.
• AfflictionnounSomething that causes pain or suffering; a problem or illness. (????/?????/???)
• AffluencenounThe state of having a great deal of something.
• Affluentadjective(Abounding in anything or having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goo…
• AffordableadjectiveNot too expensive; reasonably priced.
• AfforestationnounThe process of planting trees on land to create a forest.
• AffraynounA group fight or brawl in a public place that disturbs the peace.
• AffrontnounAn action or remark that causes outrage or offence.
• AficionadonounA person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activ…
• AfloatadjectiveAble to survive
• AflutteradjectiveIn a nervously excited state.
• AforementionedadjectiveMentioned earlier; previously stated. (??? ????????/ ???? ??? ???)
• AforesaidadjectivePreviously mentioned.
• AftermathnounThe consequences or results of a significant (often bad or destructive) event. (?????? /…
• AfterthoughtnounAn idea, remark, or decision that comes later after the main matter has already been con…
• Against the grainphrase(Contrary to the natural inclination or feeling of someone or something.)
• AgendanounA list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
• AgglomerateverbCollect or form into a mass or group.
• AgglomerationnounA mass or collection of things.
• AggrandisementnounAn increase in the power or importance of a person or country.
• AggrandizeverbTo increase the power, status, or wealth of someone or something; to make something appe…
• AggravateverbMake (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
• AggravationnounMeaning- The state of becoming worse or more serious.
• AggregateverbCollect and form into a whole.
• AggregatorsnounA website or program that collects related items of content and displays them or links t…
• AggressionnounReady or likely to attack or confront.
• AggressiveadjectiveReady or likely to attack or confront
• AggressivelyadverbReady or likely to attack or confront
• AggrievedadjectiveMeaning: Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.
• AghastadjectiveFilled with horror and surprise when you see or hear something
• AgileadjectiveAble to move quickly and easily; mentally quick and sharp.
• AgilitynounMeaning- The ability to think quickly and in an intelligent way.
• AgitatedverbMake (someone) troubled or nervous.
• AgitatingverbMake (someone) troubled or nervous.
• AgitationNounMake (someone) troubled or nervous.
• AgitatornounA person who tries to persuade people to take part in political protest.
• AgnosticnounSomeone who does not know, or believes that it is impossible to know, if a god exists:
• AgogadjectiveVery eager, excited, or curious to know or see something.
• AgonizingadjectiveCausing feelings of great sadness.
• AgonynounExtreme physical or mental pain.
• AgoraphobianounExtreme or irrational fear of open or crowded places.
• Agrarianadjectiveconnected with farming and the use of land for farming.
• AgresticadjectiveRelating to the countryside; rustic, rural, or lacking refinement.
• AgronomynounThe science of soil management and crop production.
• AidnounHelp, typically of a practical nature
• AidenounA person who helps another person, especially a politician, in their job.
• AidedverbHelp, typically of a practical nature.
• AidingverbHelp, typically of a practical nature
• AilverbTrouble or afflict (someone) in mind or body.
• AilingadjectiveMeaning- (of a business, government, etc.) having problems and getting weaker.
• AilmentnounA minor illness or disorder of the body or mind; a condition that affects health. (???, …
• AilurophobianounAn extreme or irrational fear of cats.
• AimnounPoint or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
• AimedverbPoint or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
• AimsverbPoint or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
• AirverbExpress (an opinion or grievance) publicly.
• Air-borneadjectiveFlying in the air.
• AirilyadverbMeaning: in a way that shows that one is not treating something as serious.
• AirworthinessnounFitness to fly.
• AiryadjectiveNot treating something as serious.
• AkinadjectiveSimilar to something.
• Alabasternoun/adjectiveA smooth, fine-grained white stone used for carving; also describing something very pale…
• AlacritynounGreat happiness or enthusiasm.
• AlarmingadjectiveIn a way that causes worry and fear.
• AlarminglyadverbMeaning: In a way that causes worry and fear.
• AlarmistnounSomeone who exaggerates a danger and so causes needless worry or panic.
• AlbatrossnounA persistent burden, problem, or source of guilt that prevents progress.
• Albeitconj.Though.
• AlchemynounA seemingly magical process of transformation or creation.
• AldermannounA member of a city or municipal legislative body or council.
• AleatoryadjectiveDependent on chance, luck, or random factors.
• AlertadjectiveQuick to notice and respond; watchful; vigilant. (????, ?????)
• AlgebraicadjectiveRelating to algebra or involving algebraic expressions and operations.
• AlgorithmnounA set of rules or step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem or perform a task.
• AliasnounA false or alternative name used by a person.
• AlibinounA claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal on…
• AlienateverbTo make somebody less friendly towards you.
• AlienatedverbTo make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group.
• AlienatingverbTo make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group.
• AlienationnounThe act of making somebody less friendly towards you.
• AlignverbTo get or fall into line.
• AlignedadjectiveTo get or fall into line.
• AligningverbTo get or fall into line.
• AlignmentnounTo get or fall into line.
• AlimonynounMoney paid regularly to a former spouse after separation or divorce.
• AlkalineadjectiveHaving the properties of an alkali, especially having a pH greater than 7.
• All agogidiom(Amazed or impressed.)
• All- encompassingadjectiveincluding everything.
• All hands on deckidiomIf a situation requires all hands on deck, it needs everyone to work hard to achieve an …
• AllayverbDiminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
• AllegationnounA public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing somethi…
• AllegationsnounClaim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
• AllegeverbClaim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
• AllegedadjectiveStated as a fact but without any proof.
• AllegedlyadverbSaid, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable q…
• AllegiancenounLoyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.
• AllegingverbClaim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
• AllegoricaladjectiveMeaning - Using characters or events as symbols to represent an idea or a quality, such …
• AllegorynounA story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically …
• AlleviateverbTo make something less strong or bad
• AlleviatedverbTo make something bad such as pain or problems less severe.
• AlleviatingadjectiveHaving the ability to reduce or moderate the severity of something.
• AlleviationnounTo make something bad such as pain or problems less severe.
• AlleviativeadjectiveMeaning: Reducing pain or severity.
• AlleysnounA narrow passageway between or behind buildings.
• AlliancenounA union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organi…
• AlliedverbA state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.
• AlliesnounA state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.
• AlliterationnounThe occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely conne…
• AllocatenounTo assign or allot for a particular purpose.
• AllocatedverbThe action or process of allocating or sharing out something.
• AllocationnounThe action or process of allocating or sharing out something.
• AllotverbGive or allocate (something) to someone as a share.
• AllotmentnounA plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.
• AllottedverbA plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.
• AllottingverbA plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.
• AlludeverbTo refer to something indirectly or subtly.
• AllurenounThe quality of being attractive and exciting.
• AlluringadjectivePowerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
• AlluvialadjectiveRelating to soil, sand or sediment deposited by flowing water.
• AllynounA person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation, especially a p…
• AlmanacnounA yearly book that contains important dates, facts, calendars, weather information, and …
• Aloftadverbhigh in the air.
• AloofadjectiveNot friendly or forthcoming; emotionally or physically distant.
• AloofnessnounUnfriendly behaviour that shows a lack of interest in other people.
• AltarnounA type of table used in ceremonies in a Christian church or in other religious buildings.
• AlterverbChange in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant w…
• AlterationnounChange in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant w…
• AltercationnounA noisy argument or heated disagreement, often in public.
• AltercationsnounA loud argument or disagreement:
• AlteredverbChange in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant w…
• AlteringverbChange in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant w…
• AlternateverbOccur in turn repeatedly.
• AlternativeadjectiveOccur in turn repeatedly.
• AltitudenounThe height of something above sea level or the ground.
• AltruismnounDisinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
• AltruisticadjectiveShowing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
• AmalgamationnounThe action, process, or result of combining or uniting two or more things into one.
• AmanuensisnounA person employed to write, type or copy what another person dictates.
• AmaranthineadjectiveUndying, everlasting; also, a deep purplish-red color. (???/??????; ???? ??????-??? ???)
• AmassverbTo collect something.
• AmateurnounA person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession or expert.
• AmateurishadjectiveMeaning: done in an unskillful or inept way.
• AmbassadornounBelonging or relating to an ambassador
• AmbassadorialadjectiveBelonging or relating to an ambassador
• AmbiancenounThe mood or atmosphere of a place.
• AmbidextrousadjectiveAble to use both hands equally well. (????????????)
• Ambiencenounthe character and atmosphere of a place
• AmbientadjectiveRelating to the surrounding area.
• AmbiguitiesnounThe possibility of being understood in more than one way
• AmbiguitynounThe possibility of being understood in more than one way
• AmbiguousadjectiveThe possibility of being understood in more than one way
• AmbitnounThe range of the authority or influence of something.
• AmbitionnounHaving or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
• AmbitionsnounA strong desire to do or achieve something.
• AmbitiousadjectiveHaving or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
• AmbivalencenounThe state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
• AmbivalentadjectiveHaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
• AmbivertnounA person who has both introvert and extrovert qualities and behaves according to the sit…
• AmbleverbTo walk slowly and in a relaxed manner.
• AmbulatoryadjectiveAble to walk; relating to moving about or walking.
• AmbushnounA surprise attack from a hidden position
• AmbushedverbA surprise attack from a hidden position
• AmbushesnounA surprise attack from a hidden position
• AmeliorateverbTo make better something that was bad or not good enough.
• AmeliorationnounThe act of making something better; improvement of a bad or unsatisfactory situation. (?…
• Ameliorativeadjective(To make better or more tolerable)
• AmenabilitynounWillingness to be influenced, guided, or persuaded; readiness to accept control or change.
• AmenableadjectiveOpen and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled; willing to comply. (?…
• AmendverbTo change a law, document, statement, etc. slightly in order to correct a mistake or to …
• AmendedverbMake minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or…
• AmendingnounMake minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or…
• AmendmentnounA small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; the proces…
• AmendmentsnounMake minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or…
• AmendsverbMake minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or…
• AmenitynounA feature or service that makes a place pleasant, comfortable or easy to live in
• AmiabilitynounThe quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner.
• AmiableadjectiveHaving or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
• AmicableadjectiveRelating to behaviour between people that is pleasant and friendly, often despite a diff…
• AmicablyadverbMeaning- In a polite and friendly way.
• AmidprepositionIn the middle of or during something.
• AmidstprepositionIn the middle of or during something.
• AmissadjectiveNot quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
• AmitynounFriendship; peaceful harmony; mutual understanding.
• AmmunitionnounInformation used to attack someone or to support an argument/ or bullets or bombs.
• AmnesianounLoss of memory; inability to remember past events.
• AmnestynounAn official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.
• AmokadverbTo suddenly become very angry or excited and start behaving violently, especially in a p…
• AmorphousadjectiveLacking a clear structure or focus.
• AmortizeverbPay off a debt gradually over time through regular payments; spread the cost of an asset…
• Amp upverbTo increase the level or amount of something.
• AmphibiousadjectiveAble to live both on land and in water.
• AmphitheaternounA large circular or oval open-air place with rows of seats surrounding a central area, u…
• AmpleadjectiveEnough or more than enough; plentiful.
• Amplifiedverbto increase something in strength.
• AmplifyverbIncrease the volume, strength, or effect of something; make it louder or greater.
• AmplyadverbAs much or more than is necessary.
• AmputateverbCut off a part of the body, especially a limb, by surgery.
• AmuletnounA small object worn or carried because it is believed to protect the person from bad luc…
• AmusingadjectiveCausing laughter or entertainment.
• AnachronismNounSomething or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time.
• AnachronisticadjectiveBelonging to a period other than the one being portrayed; out of date.
• AnaemicadjectiveLacking in colour, spirit, or vitality.
• AnagramnounA word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
• Analgesicnoun/adjectiveA drug that relieves pain.
• AnalogousadjectiveComparable in certain respects; similar in a way that makes the nature of things clearer…
• AnaloguenounA person or thing seen as comparable to another.
• AnalogynounA comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification. (??????…
• AnalyzeverbExamine something carefully in detail in order to understand it or explain it.
• AnalyzedverbTo study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it.
• AnaphoranounThe repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences, or…
• AnarchismnounA state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling …
• AnarchistnounA person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy.
• AnarchynounA state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling …
• AnathemaNounSomething or someone that one strongly dislikes or detests; a formal curse by a religiou…
• AnatomynounThe study of the structure of the body and its parts.
• AncestraladjectiveRelated to or inherited from ancestors; belonging to the family members of earlier gener…
• AnchorverbProvide with a firm basis or foundation.
• AnchoritenounA person who withdraws from society to live a solitary religious life.
• AncillaryadjectiveProviding necessary support to the main work or purpose.
• AnecdotaladjectiveNot necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts o…
• AnecdotenounA brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally.
• AnemicadjectiveLacking strength, energy, vitality, or sufficient healthy red blood cells.
• Anestheticnoun/adjectiveA substance that causes loss of sensation, especially to prevent pain during surgery.
• AnfractuousadjectiveFull of twists and turns; winding or complicated.
• AnglophilenounA person who greatly admires England, its people or its culture.
• AngstnounA feeling of great worry about a situation, or about your life.
• AnguishnounExtreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
• AnguishedadjectiveFeeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.
• AnimadversionnounHarsh critical remark or severe criticism.
• AnimateverbGive inspiration, encouragement, or renewed vigour to.
• AnimatedadjectiveFull of life, energy, or excitement; lively.
• AnimositiesnounA strong feeling of disliking someone or something,
• AnimositynounStrong hostility or resentment.
• AnimusnounStrong hostility or ill feeling.
• AnnalsnounHistorical records of events arranged in yearly or chronological order.
• AnnexverbA formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside i…
• AnnexationnounMeaning: possession taken of a piece of land or a country, usually by force or without p…
• AnnexedverbA formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside i…
• AnnexurenounAn additional document or section attached to the main document for reference.
• AnnihilateverbDestroy completely; wipe out.
• AnnihilationnounMeaning- Complete destruction or obliteration.
• AnnotateverbAdd notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document to explain it.
• AnnounceverbMake a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
• AnnouncedverbMake a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
• AnnouncementnounMake a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
• AnnouncingverbMake a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
• AnnoyancenounFeeling or showing angry irritation.
• AnnoyedadjectiveFeeling or showing angry irritation.
• AnnuitynounA fixed amount of money paid to someone every year or at regular intervals, usually for …
• AnnulverbDeclare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).
• AnnulledverbDeclared invalid or void, especially in terms of a legal agreement or marriage.
• AnnulmentnounDeclaring a marriage/legal agreement null and void by a court.
• AnodyneadjectiveSomething that soothes, relieves pain, or is inoffensive.
• AnointverbCeremonially confer divine or holy office upon (a priest or monarch) by smearing or rubb…
• AnomalousadjectiveDifferent from what is normal or expected.
• AnomalynounA Thing, situation, etc. that is different from what is normal or expected.
• AnomienounA state or condition in society where social norms and values are weakened or absent, le…
• AnonimitynounThe situation in which someone's name is not given or known:
• AnonymitynounA situation in which a person is not known by or spoken of by name.
• AnonymousadjectiveMeaning: (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
• AnonymouslyadverbWhose name is not known or made public.
• AntagonismnounFeelings of opposition and hate.
• AntagonisticadjectiveUnfriendly or unsympathetic/ showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards s…
• AntagonizeverbMake someone angry or hostile. (?????? ?????)
• AntebellumadjectiveExisting or occurring before a war, especially before the American Civil War.
• AntecedentnounA thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
• AntedateverbTo be earlier than; to come before in time.
• AntediluvianadjectiveExtremely old-fashioned; belonging to a time before the biblical flood
• AnthologynounA published collection of poems, stories, or other pieces of writing.
• AnthropocentricadjectiveRegarding humankind as the central or most important element of existence
• AnthropologynounThe study of human societies, cultures, and their development.
• AnthropomorphicadjectiveHaving human characteristics or behaviour, especially when describing animals, objects, …
• Antibioticnoun/adjectiveA medicine that kills bacteria or stops their growth.
• AnticipateverbTo expect something.
• AnticipatedverbThe action of anticipating something
• AnticipatingverbExcitement, waiting eagerly for something you know is going to happen.
• AnticipationnounThe action of anticipating something
• AnticipatoryadjectiveDone in order to prepare for something that you think might happen.
• AnticsnounFoolish, outrageous, or amusing behaviour.
• AntidotenounA medicine or remedy that stops the effect of a poison or harmful substance.
• AntigennounA substance that causes the immune system to produce antibodies.
• AntipathyNounA deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion.