--- title: D — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 8 description: The 1123 words of the school dictionary under D, 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/school/D/page/8/) [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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / D # D — The school dictionary · page 8 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/7/) **8** [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/12/) - [disparaging](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disparaging/) — Showing that you think someone or something is not good or not important; insulting in a quiet way: «disparaging remarks». — 7 sentences - [dispatch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispatch/) — To dispatch something is to send it somewhere, such as a parcel or a letter. — 14 sentences - [dispatched](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispatched/) — sent off (a parcel, a person, a message). — 9 sentences - [dispel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispel/) — To make a feeling, fear, doubt or false belief go away. — 10 sentences - [dispense](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispense/) — To give out something, often in measured amounts. — 15 sentences - [dispensed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispensed/) — Dispensed means given out or handed out, often by a machine or in measured amounts. — 14 sentences - [dispenser](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispenser/) — A dispenser is a machine or container that gives out a fixed amount of something when you press, pull or push it. — 7 sentences - [dispersal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispersal/) — Spreading things out over a wide area: seed dispersal. — 8 sentences - [disperse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disperse/) — To disperse is to go away in different directions, or to make a crowd do this. — 12 sentences - [dispirited](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispirited/) — Having lost hope and energy; feeling down and discouraged. — 9 sentences - [displace](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/displace/) — To displace something is to push it out of its place or take its place. — 9 sentences - [displacement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/displacement/) — Moving something from its usual place or position. — 10 sentences - [display](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/display/) — A display is a collection of things arranged for people to look at. — 12 sentences - [displease](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/displease/) — To displease someone is to make them cross or unhappy, or to fail to please them. — 5 sentences - [displeased](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/displeased/) — Annoyed or unhappy about something someone has done. — 9 sentences - [displeasing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/displeasing/) — Displeasing means not nice or not pleasant; making you feel annoyed, uncomfortable or unhappy. — 9 sentences - [displeasure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/displeasure/) — A feeling of being annoyed or not satisfied with someone or something. — 8 sentences - [disposal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disposal/) — Disposal is the act of getting rid of something, such as rubbish or old batteries. — 11 sentences - [dispose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispose/) — To dispose of something is to get rid of it, to throw it away or remove it. — 9 sentences - [disposition](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disposition/) — A person's usual nature or mood; the way they usually behave: «a cheerful disposition». — 11 sentences - [disproportionate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disproportionate/) — Too large or too small compared with something else; not in a fair or sensible proportion: «a disproportionate punishment». — 7 sentences - [disprove](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disprove/) — To show that an idea or statement is false by giving facts or evidence. — 8 sentences - [dispute](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dispute/) — An argument or disagreement, especially a serious or long one between people, groups or countries. — 12 sentences - [disqualified](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disqualified/) — Officially stopped from taking part in or winning a competition because you broke a rule. — 8 sentences - [disquiet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disquiet/) — To disquiet someone is to make them worried or uneasy. — 6 sentences - [disquieted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disquieted/) — Feeling worried, uneasy or unsettled. — 3 sentences - [disquieting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disquieting/) — Making a person feel worried or uneasy. — 3 sentences - [disquietude](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disquietude/) — A state of worry, restlessness or unease. — 3 sentences - [disregard](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disregard/) — To disregard something is to pay no attention to it or to ignore it on purpose. — 10 sentences - [disregarded](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disregarded/) — Disregarded means ignored or not paid attention to. — 9 sentences - [disregarding](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disregarding/) — Paying no attention to something; ignoring it: disregarding the warning signs. — 10 sentences - [disreputable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disreputable/) — Known for being dishonest or doing bad things, so people do not trust or respect them. — 7 sentences - [disrepute](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disrepute/) — The state of having a bad name; being thought badly of by people. — 9 sentences - [disrespect](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disrespect/) — Disrespect is rude behaviour that shows you do not value or care about someone or something. — 11 sentences - [disrespectful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disrespectful/) — Disrespectful means rude and not showing respect or care for someone or something. — 9 sentences - [disrupt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disrupt/) — To stop something from going on normally by causing trouble, noise or problems. — 9 sentences - [disruption](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disruption/) — Disruption is something that stops a thing from going on normally. — 8 sentences - [disruptive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disruptive/) — Causing trouble so that something cannot go on normally: disruptive behaviour in class. — 8 sentences - [diss](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/diss/) — To diss someone means to show them disrespect, by insulting them or saying unkind things about them. — 9 sentences - [dissatisfied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissatisfied/) — Dissatisfied means not pleased or not happy because something was not as good as you hoped or expected. — 9 sentences - [dissatisfy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissatisfy/) — To fail to please someone or to give them what they wanted. — 9 sentences - [dissemble](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissemble/) — To hide your true feelings or plans by pretending to be different. — 3 sentences - [disseminate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disseminate/) — To spread information, news or ideas widely to many people. — 8 sentences - [dissemination](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissemination/) — Spreading information, knowledge or ideas widely so many people get them. — 7 sentences - [dissertation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissertation/) — A long, formal piece of writing about one subject, often written by a student for a degree. — 3 sentences - [dissimilar](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissimilar/) — Not the same; different from each other. — 8 sentences - [dissipate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissipate/) — To slowly disappear or spread out until gone, as in «The fog dissipated». — 11 sentences - [dissipated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissipated/) — Disappeared slowly by spreading out, like fog, smoke, heat or a crowd. — 10 sentences - [dissipation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissipation/) — Dissipation is the slow spreading out and loss of something, especially energy, heat or a cloud, until it fades away. — 9 sentences - [dissolution](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissolution/) — The official ending of a group, organisation, parliament, marriage or agreement. — 10 sentences - [dissolve](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissolve/) — When a solid dissolves in a liquid, it mixes in completely so you cannot see it any more, like sugar in tea. — 11 sentences - [dissolved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissolved/) — Mixed completely into a liquid so that it breaks into tiny pieces you cannot see any more, like sugar in tea. — 13 sentences - [dissuade](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dissuade/) — To persuade someone not to do something. — 9 sentences - [distaff](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distaff/) — A stick or stand that holds wool or flax while it is spun into thread by hand. — 3 sentences - [distal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distal/) — Further away from the centre of the body or the point where something is attached. — 8 sentences - [distance](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distance/) — Distance is how far it is from one place to another. — 12 sentences - [distant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distant/) — Distant means far away in space. — 12 sentences - [distantly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distantly/) — Not closely; only slightly or loosely. — 3 sentences - [distasteful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distasteful/) — Unpleasant, not liked, or against what a person would wish. — 3 sentences - [distend](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distend/) — To swell out or stretch because of pressure from inside. — 8 sentences - [distended](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distended/) — Distended means swollen and stretched out from inside, often by gas, liquid or food. — 8 sentences - [distill](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distill/) — To make a liquid pure by heating it into steam (vapour) and cooling the steam back into liquid. — 11 sentences - [distillation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distillation/) — Distillation is a way of making a liquid pure by heating it until it turns into vapour (gas), then cooling the vapour so it turns back int… — 9 sentences - [distinct](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distinct/) — Clearly different or separate from something else: two distinct groups. — 12 sentences - [distinction](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distinction/) — A distinction is a clear difference between two things. — 10 sentences - [distinctive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distinctive/) — Easy to recognise because it is different from others; special to one person or thing. — 8 sentences - [distinctly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distinctly/) — Clearly and easily heard, seen or remembered, as in «speak distinctly». — 10 sentences - [distinguish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distinguish/) — To see or understand the difference between two or more things: «distinguish between right and wrong». — 12 sentences - [distinguished](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distinguished/) — Distinguished means famous and respected because of important work: «a distinguished scientist». — 10 sentences - [distort](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distort/) — To change the shape of something so it looks twisted or wrong, as in a fun-house mirror that distorts your face. — 10 sentences - [distorted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distorted/) — Twisted or changed out of its normal shape. — 11 sentences - [distortion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distortion/) — Distortion is when the shape, sound or picture of something is twisted or stretched so it looks or sounds wrong. — 10 sentences - [distract](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distract/) — To take someone's attention away from what they should be doing or looking at. — 10 sentences - [distraction](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distraction/) — Something that takes your attention away from what you should be doing: «Phones are a distraction in class». — 10 sentences - [distress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distress/) — Great worry, sadness or pain. — 12 sentences - [distressed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distressed/) — Very upset, worried or in pain. — 11 sentences - [distressful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distressful/) — Causing pain, worry or sadness; upsetting. — 8 sentences - [distribute](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distribute/) — To give or share things out among a number of people. — 15 sentences - [distributed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distributed/) — Distributed means given out or shared among people or places. — 10 sentences - [distribution](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distribution/) — Distribution is the act of giving or sharing things out among people or places. — 12 sentences - [district](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/district/) — A district is an area of a town, city or country, often with its own name or purpose. — 10 sentences - [distrust](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/distrust/) — A feeling that you cannot trust someone or something; you think they may lie or let you down. — 9 sentences - [disturb](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disturb/) — To disturb someone means to interrupt them when they are busy, resting or sleeping. — 14 sentences - [disturbance](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disturbance/) — Something that interrupts you or stops you resting or working, like a noise. — 11 sentences - [disturbances](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disturbances/) — things that disturb or interrupt (noise, interruptions). — 8 sentences - [disused](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disused/) — No longer used, especially a building, railway or mine: a disused factory. — 8 sentences - [dit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dit/) — In Morse code, «dit» is the spoken name of a short signal (a dot); «dah» is the long one (a dash). — 9 sentences - [ditch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/ditch/) — A ditch is a long narrow hole dug in the ground, often along a road or field for water. — 12 sentences - [ditty](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/ditty/) — A short, simple song or poem, often cheerful or funny. — 7 sentences - [diurnal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/diurnal/) — Active during the day and resting at night, like most birds, butterflies and humans. — 8 sentences - [diva](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/diva/) — A diva is a famous and very talented female singer, especially in opera. — 8 sentences - [divan](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/divan/) — A low couch, usually without a back or arms, often covered with cushions and placed against a wall. — 3 sentences - [dive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dive/) — To dive is to jump into water head first with your arms in front. — 14 sentences - [diver](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/diver/) — A diver is a person who swims underwater, often with special breathing equipment, to explore, work or rescue. — 10 sentences - [diverge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/diverge/) — When roads, lines or paths diverge, they go in different directions from the same point. — 9 sentences - [divergence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/divergence/) — Divergence is when two or more things go further apart, like paths that split and go different ways. — 9 sentences - [divergent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/divergent/) — Moving or spreading apart in different directions from one point. — 9 sentences - [diverse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/diverse/) — Made up of many different kinds of people or things, as in «a diverse class». — 8 sentences - [diversification](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/diversification/) — The act of making something more varied by adding different kinds of things. — 8 sentences - [diversified](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/diversified/) — Made more varied; spread across many different kinds of things. — 9 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/7/) **8** [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/12/)