--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 29 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/29/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 29 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Aluminium is a light, silver-coloured metal that does not rust.[↗](../../aluminium/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Aluminium is the metal used to make drink cans, foil, window frames and parts of planes.[↗](../../aluminium/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Drink cans are made of aluminium.[↗](../../aluminium/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wrap the sandwiches in aluminium foil.[↗](../../aluminium/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Aluminium is light, so it is used in planes.[↗](../../aluminium/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A magnet will not stick to an aluminium can.[↗](../../aluminium/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We recycle aluminium cans at school.[↗](../../aluminium/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Aluminium does not rust.[↗](../../aluminium/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The ladder is made of aluminium.[↗](../../aluminium/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **alveolar** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Made by touching the tongue to the ridge just behind the upper teeth.[↗](../../alveolar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") **alway** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* At all times, every time.[↗](../../alway/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And thou shalt set upon the table showbread before Me alway.[↗](../../alway/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.25.30, JPS 1917) · There we keep holiday alway, nor need we help from any in our joy.[↗](../../alway/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Celtic Fairy Tales) · So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.[↗](../../alway/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.9.16, JPS 1917) **always** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Always means every time, with no exception.[↗](../../always/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Always means for all time, forever.[↗](../../always/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* I will always love you.[↗](../../always/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Always can mean again and again, often in an annoying way: he is always losing his keys.[↗](../../always/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (casual) «As always» or «as per usual» means just as it happens every time, often said with a sigh.[↗](../../always/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (formal) The exam voice says «invariably», «without exception», «in all cases» or «at all times» where a child would say «always».[↗](../../always/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We always subtract the smaller number from the bigger one.[↗](../../always/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ella always buys 2 apples on her way home.[↗](../../always/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A week always has 7 days.[↗](../../always/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Always look both ways before you cross the road.[↗](../../always/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Always wash your hands before you eat.[↗](../../always/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The sun always rises in the east.[↗](../../always/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My little brother is always asking questions.[↗](../../always/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma always reads us a story at bedtime.[↗](../../always/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · ugh he's always late, as per usual[↗](../../always/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · You're always nicking my pens, get your own\![↗](../../always/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Pupils shall at all times remain seated whilst the vehicle is in motion.[↗](../../always/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · A quantity multiplied by one invariably remains unchanged.[↗](../../always/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · But he always guarded it faithfully.[↗](../../always/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.[↗](../../always/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.6.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../always/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · a land which the LORD thy God careth for; the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.[↗](../../always/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.11.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../always/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Bible dictionaries generally give the word as Cherubim, but in Hebrew the initial letter is always K and not Ch.[↗](../../always/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../always/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · He will not always contend; neither will He keep His anger for ever.[↗](../../always/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.103.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../always/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no oil.[↗](../../always/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.9.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../always/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, such are the wicked; and they that are always at ease increase riches.[↗](../../always/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.73.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../always/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") **amaranth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An amaranth is a flower with bright red or purple blooms that keeps its colour for a long time.[↗](../../amaranth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In old poems, an amaranth is a flower that never fades.[↗](../../amaranth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An amaranth grew in a garden near a rose-tree.[↗](../../amaranth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Amaranth flowers keep their colour for a long time.[↗](../../amaranth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fable tells of an amaranth that envied the rose.[↗](../../amaranth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **amass** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To amass is to gather a large number or amount of things, or money, over time: «amass a fortune».[↗](../../amass/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He amassed a fortune by trading in cloth.[↗](../../amass/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I had amassed a rich treasure of jewels.[↗](../../amass/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The squirrel amassed a huge pile of nuts for winter.[↗](../../amass/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **amateur** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An amateur is a person who does something for love or fun, not for pay and not as a trained expert.[↗](../../amateur/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Amateur» describes such work: «an amateur play».[↗](../../amateur/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The show was an amateur performance by children.[↗](../../amateur/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My dad is an amateur painter who paints for fun.[↗](../../amateur/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She is a keen amateur but not a professional.[↗](../../amateur/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **amazed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Amazed means very surprised, often in a happy way, because something is wonderful or hard to believe.[↗](../../amazed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Amazed is also the past form of «amaze»: something amazed you when it surprised you greatly.[↗](../../amazed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I was amazed by the magic trick.[↗](../../amazed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We were amazed to see a whale near the beach.[↗](../../amazed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was amazed that she had won the prize.[↗](../../amazed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fireworks amazed everyone.[↗](../../amazed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad looked amazed when I tidied my room.[↗](../../amazed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The class was amazed when the volcano model erupted.[↗](../../amazed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm amazed you finished the puzzle so fast\![↗](../../amazed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Aladdin was so amazed that he could not say a word.[↗](../../amazed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They are amazed, they answer no more; words are departed from them.[↗](../../amazed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.32.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../amazed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · They saw, straightway they were amazed; they were affrighted, they hasted away.[↗](../../amazed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.48.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../amazed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye exceeding amazed, saith the LORD.[↗](../../amazed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.2.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../amazed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **amazement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Amazement is the feeling of being very surprised because something is wonderful or hard to believe.[↗](../../amazement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We watched in amazement as the rocket took off.[↗](../../amazement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · To my amazement, my little brother cleaned his room.[↗](../../amazement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She stared at the giant cake in amazement.[↗](../../amazement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His face was full of amazement.[↗](../../amazement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · To everyone's amazement, the shy girl sang a solo.[↗](../../amazement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd gasped in amazement.[↗](../../amazement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Moreover I will make thee an amazement and a reproach, among the nations that are round about thee, in the sight of all that pass by.[↗](../../amazement/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.5.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../amazement/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **amazing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very surprising and wonderful; causing great wonder or surprise.[↗](../../amazing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Very good, excellent (an amazing film).[↗](../../amazing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* -ing form of «amaze»: surprising someone greatly.[↗](../../amazing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fireworks were amazing\![↗](../../amazing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You did an amazing job on your poster.[↗](../../amazing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It's amazing how fast a cheetah can run.[↗](../../amazing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The view from the top was amazing.[↗](../../amazing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She has an amazing memory for numbers.[↗](../../amazing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Amazingly, the cat came home after two weeks.[↗](../../amazing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Instead of «amazing», try «breathtaking» or «astonishing» in your story.[↗](../../amazing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The sixth time the King exclaimed, ‘It is amazing!’[↗](../../amazing/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **amazingly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that causes great surprise.[↗](../../amazingly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Very, extremely: «amazingly fast».[↗](../../amazingly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Used to say something is surprising: «Amazingly, nobody was hurt».[↗](../../amazingly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She runs amazingly fast.[↗](../../amazingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Amazingly, the cake didn't burn.[↗](../../amazingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The view was amazingly beautiful.[↗](../../amazingly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Amazingly enough, the dog found its way home.[↗](../../amazingly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He did amazingly well in the spelling test.[↗](../../amazingly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The ant can carry amazingly heavy loads for its size.[↗](../../amazingly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Frog enjoyed the water amazingly, and swam croaking about, as if he had done a good deed.[↗](../../amazingly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **amazon** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The Amazon is a huge river in South America and the great rainforest around it, the largest rainforest in the world.[↗](../../amazon/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Amazon is a big company that sells things online and delivers them.[↗](../../amazon/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In Greek stories, the Amazons were a tribe of strong women warriors.[↗](../../amazon/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Amazon River flows across Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean.[↗](../../amazon/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jaguars, sloths and toucans live in the Amazon rainforest.[↗](../../amazon/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Many trees in the Amazon are cut down each year.[↗](../../amazon/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum ordered a new lunchbox from Amazon.[↗](../../amazon/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The parcel from Amazon came the next day.[↗](../../amazon/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the Greek story, the Amazons were fierce warriors.[↗](../../amazon/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Amazon carries more water than any other river.[↗](../../amazon/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But Hera, his implacable enemy, assuming the form of an Amazon, spread the report in the town that a stranger was about to carry off their queen.[↗](../../amazon/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **ambassador** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An important official sent by one country to live in another and speak for their own country there.[↗](../../ambassador/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person who represents or promotes something, like a school ambassador or brand ambassador.[↗](../../ambassador/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The British ambassador to the USA lives in Washington.[↗](../../ambassador/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She was chosen as a school eco ambassador.[↗](../../ambassador/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The ambassador met the president.[↗](../../ambassador/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our football star is an ambassador for the charity.[↗](../../ambassador/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The embassy is where the ambassador works.[↗](../../ambassador/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Be a good ambassador for the school on the trip.[↗](../../ambassador/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · So he resolved to send an ambassador to ask her in marriage.[↗](../../ambassador/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.[↗](../../ambassador/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.13.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ambassador/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, their valiant ones cry without; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.[↗](../../ambassador/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.33.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ambassador/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · For his princes are at Zoan, and his ambassadors are come to Hanes.[↗](../../ambassador/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.30.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ambassador/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **amber** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Amber is a hard, see-through, golden-yellow stone that formed from the sticky sap of ancient trees over millions of years.[↗](../../amber/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Amber is a warm orange-yellow colour, like honey.[↗](../../amber/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK, Ireland, Australia) The amber light is the middle traffic light between red and green that means «get ready to stop».[↗](../../amber/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (UK) An amber warning is a medium-level weather warning: be prepared, take care.[↗](../../amber/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This piece of amber has a tiny fly trapped inside.[↗](../../amber/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The lights turned amber, so Dad slowed down.[↗](../../amber/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There is an amber warning for heavy snow tomorrow.[↗](../../amber/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her eyes were a warm amber colour.[↗](../../amber/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Amber is fossilised tree resin, not a real stone made of minerals.[↗](../../amber/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The street lamps gave off an amber glow.[↗](../../amber/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · On a pedestrian crossing, a flashing amber light means you may cross with care.[↗](../../amber/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists found a feather from a dinosaur in amber.[↗](../../amber/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · She wore a silk dress, golden bracelets, and large amber beads.[↗](../../amber/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **ambergris** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ambergris is a waxy, grey substance made in the gut of sperm whales; it is sometimes found floating in the sea or washed up on beaches and was used in perfumes.[↗](../../ambergris/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Ambergris comes from sperm whales.[↗](../../ambergris/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · People who find ambergris on the beach can sometimes sell it for lots of money.[↗](../../ambergris/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ambergris was used in perfume to make the smell last.[↗](../../ambergris/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It has a sweet, earthy smell when old.[↗](../../ambergris/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Most perfumes now use man-made substitutes for ambergris.[↗](../../ambergris/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A lump of ambergris washed up on the shore.[↗](../../ambergris/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I found myself in a large, vaulted room, lighted by tapers, scented with aloes and ambergris, standing in golden candle-sticks, whilst gold and silver lamps hung from the ceiling.[↗](../../ambergris/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **ambient** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In the surroundings; around you, such as ambient temperature or ambient light.[↗](../../ambient/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Ambient music is quiet, gentle music made to create a calm mood, not to be listened to closely.[↗](../../ambient/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Keep the medicine at ambient temperature.[↗](../../ambient/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The ambient noise in the canteen was very loud.[↗](../../ambient/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ambient light from the window lit the room.[↗](../../ambient/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The spa played soft ambient music.[↗](../../ambient/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Measure the ambient temperature before the experiment.[↗](../../ambient/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The ice melted faster in the warm ambient air.[↗](../../ambient/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **ambiguity** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A word or phrase that can mean more than one thing, so it is not clear.[↗](../../ambiguity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") **ambiguous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning, so it is unclear which one is meant.[↗](../../ambiguous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Ambiguous can mean uncertain or not clearly decided.[↗](../../ambiguous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Let's eat, Grandma» and «Let's eat Grandma» show how a comma removes ambiguous meaning.[↗](../../ambiguous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sign «Slow children» is ambiguous\![↗](../../ambiguous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her answer was ambiguous: I couldn't tell if it was yes or no.[↗](../../ambiguous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The story has an ambiguous ending, so readers argue about what happened.[↗](../../ambiguous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Is 6 − 2 + 1 ambiguous?[↗](../../ambiguous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") Brackets make it clear.[↗](../../ambiguous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «I saw her duck» is ambiguous: a bird or a movement?[↗](../../ambiguous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The rules of the game were ambiguous, so we argued.[↗](../../ambiguous/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Interpreting this ambiguous reply to signify the third summer, Hyllus controlled his impatience for three years, when, having collected a powerful army, he once more entered the Peloponnesus.[↗](../../ambiguous/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **ambition** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A strong wish to do or become something special, like a big goal for the future.[↗](../../ambition/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The drive to be successful, powerful or rich; when there is too much of it, it can make people selfish.[↗](../../ambition/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My ambition is to play football for my country.[↗](../../ambition/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her lifelong ambition was to visit Australia.[↗](../../ambition/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He finally achieved his ambition of climbing the mountain.[↗](../../ambition/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher said our class is full of ambition.[↗](../../ambition/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The king's ambition made him cruel to his people.[↗](../../ambition/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Write about your greatest ambition in your diary.[↗](../../ambition/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Too much ambition can make you forget your friends.[↗](../../ambition/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · So at last Jack's ambition was satisfied.[↗](../../ambition/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **ambitious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ambitious means wanting very much to succeed, to be great, or to gain power.[↗](../../ambitious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An ambitious plan is one that is big and hard to carry out.[↗](../../ambitious/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The ambitious tailor wanted to be a prince.[↗](../../ambitious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Eteocles was an ambitious prince who seized the throne.[↗](../../ambitious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We have an ambitious plan to build a model town.[↗](../../ambitious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **amble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To amble is to walk slowly and calmly, without hurry.[↗](../../amble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An amble is a slow, easy walk.[↗](../../amble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The wolf ambled off home.[↗](../../amble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was ambling towards the small round hut.[↗](../../amble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We went for a slow amble in the park.[↗](../../amble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) … [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/28/) **29** [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/30/) … 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