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1. [**anchovy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anchovy.md) noun (anchovies) 1) An anchovy is a small, thin, salty fish, often sold in tins or used on pizza.
2. [**ancient**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/ancient.md) adjective (ancient, more ancient, most ancient) Ancient means belonging to a time very, very long ago, often thousands of years ago.
3. [**and**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/and.md) conjunction And joins two words or two parts of a sentence: bread and butter.
4. [**andean**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/andean.md) adjective (Andean); noun (an Andean, Andeans) 1) Andean describes the Andes, the long chain of mountains along the west of South America, or the people and things from there.
5. [**andromeda**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/andromeda.md) proper noun (Andromeda) Andromeda is the nearest large galaxy to our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
6. [**ane**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/ane.md) fragment; Scots word (ane); suffix (-ane in chemistry) «Ane» is the Scots word for «one»: «ane o them» means one of them.
7. [**anecdote**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anecdote.md) noun (an anecdote, anecdotes); adjective: anecdotal A short, interesting or funny story about a real event or person.
8. [**anemometer**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anemometer.md) noun (an anemometer, anemometers) 1) An anemometer is an instrument that measures how fast the wind is blowing.
9. [**anemone**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anemone.md) noun (an anemone, anemones; sea anemone) An anemone is a garden or wild flower with bright petals, often red, purple, pink or white, and a dark centre.
10. [**anew**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anew.md) adverb (anew) 1) Again, once more. 2) In a new and different way, starting fresh.
11. [**ang**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/ang.md) fragment; Mandarin pinyin (áng / àng); Tagalog word (ang); surname (Ang) «ang» is a sound in Mandarin Chinese, as in «áng» (昂, to raise the head).
12. [**angel**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/angel.md) noun (an angel, angels) 1) (religion) An angel is a spirit that Christians, Jews and Muslims believe serves God and brings messages from him; in pictures angels…
13. [**angelfish**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/angelfish.md) noun (an angelfish, angelfish or angelfishes) 1) An angelfish is a brightly coloured tropical fish with a flat body and long fins, living on coral reefs or kept in aquariums.
14. [**angelus**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/angelus.md) noun (the Angelus) 1) (church) A Catholic prayer remembering that, Christians believe, the angel Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus; it is…
15. [**anger**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anger.md) noun (anger, uncountable); verb (anger, angers, angered, angering); adjective angry Anger is the strong feeling you have when you think something is unfair, wrong or hurtful, which can make you want to shout or hit.
16. [**angle**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/angle.md) noun (an angle, angles); verb (angle, angles, angled, angling) An angle is the space or turn between two lines that meet at a point; it is measured in degrees.
17. [**anglerfish**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anglerfish.md) noun (an anglerfish, anglerfish or anglerfishes) 1) An anglerfish is a fish with a big mouth and sharp teeth that catches prey using a long spine on its head with a glowing or wiggly tip…
18. [**anglican**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anglican.md) adjective (Anglican); noun (an Anglican, Anglicans) 1) (church) Anglican describes the Church of England and the churches around the world that grew from it, such as the Church of Ireland…
19. [**anglicise**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anglicise.md) verb (anglicises, anglicised, anglicising) 1) To anglicise is to change a word, name, or text into English form or English ways.
20. [**angrily**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/angrily.md) adverb 1) Angrily means in an angry way, showing that you feel cross or mad.
21. [**angry**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/angry.md) adjective (angry, angrier, angriest); adverb angrily; noun anger Feeling strong annoyance or upset because something seems wrong, unfair or hurtful.
22. [**anguish**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anguish.md) noun (no plural form) 1) Anguish is very great pain or sorrow of the mind or heart.
23. [**angular**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/angular.md) adjective (angular, more angular, most angular) 1) Having sharp corners or angles. 2) (of a person or face) Thin, with bones showing clearly. 3) (maths, science) About angles or measured…
24. [**angus**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/angus.md) noun (Angus, Angus cattle); proper noun (Angus, a name and a place) A breed of black or red cattle with no horns, first from Scotland, famous for beef.
25. [**animal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/animal.md) noun (animal, animals); adjective An animal is a living thing that can move and eat, like a dog, a bird or a fish.
26. [**animalcule**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/animalcule.md) noun (an animalcule, animalcules — old-fashioned) 1) (old science) An animalcule is a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope, such as a single-celled creature.
27. [**animate**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/animate.md) verb (animate, animates, animated, animating); adjective (animate) verb: To make drawings or models seem to move in a film or cartoon.
28. [**animated**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/animated.md) adjective (animated); verb form (animate, animates, animated, animating) An animated film or cartoon is made from many drawings, models or computer pictures shown quickly so they seem to move.
29. [**animation**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/animation.md) noun (animation — uncountable; an animation, animations) A cartoon or film made by showing many drawings, models or computer pictures one after another so they seem to move.
30. [**animator**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/animator.md) noun (an animator, animators) 1) An animator is a person who makes animated films, cartoons or computer games by creating moving pictures.
31. [**anime**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anime.md) noun (anime, uncountable) 1) A style of cartoon film or TV series from Japan, with bright colours, big eyes and exciting stories.
32. [**animosity**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/animosity.md) noun (animosity; uncountable; animosities — rare) 1) Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike or anger towards someone, often lasting a long time.
33. [**ankle**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/ankle.md) noun (an ankle, ankles) The joint that connects your foot to your leg, letting the foot bend up and down and turn.
34. [**ankylosaurus**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/ankylosaurus.md) noun (an ankylosaurus, ankylosauruses or ankylosauri) An ankylosaurus was a large, plant-eating dinosaur covered in thick bony plates, like armour, with a heavy club at the end of its tail.
35. [**anna**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anna.md) noun (an anna, annas); name (Anna) 1) (a name) Anna is a girl's name. 2) (old, India) An anna was an old coin of India and nearby lands; sixteen annas made one rupee.
36. [**annex**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annex.md) noun (an annex, annexes; UK often annexe); verb (annex, annexes, annexed, annexing) An extra building joined to or near a main building: «the school annexe».
37. [**annexation**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annexation.md) noun (annexation; an annexation, annexations) Annexation is when one country takes control of land that belonged to another country and makes it part of itself, often by force.
38. [**annihilated**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annihilated.md) verb form (annihilated), past of «annihilate»; adjective (annihilated) 1) Destroyed completely. 2) (informal) Beaten very badly in a game or contest. 3) (slang) Very drunk or very tired.
39. [**anniversary**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anniversary.md) noun (an anniversary, anniversaries) An anniversary is the day exactly one or more years after an important event, which people remember or celebrate.
40. [**announce**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/announce.md) verb (announce, announces, announced, announcing) To announce something is to tell lots of people about it officially or publicly.
41. [**announced**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/announced.md) verb form (announce, announces, announced, announcing) Announced is the past form of «announce»: told many people something important, officially or loudly.
42. [**announcement**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/announcement.md) noun (an announcement, announcements) 1) An announcement is a public message that tells people some news or information. 2) The act of telling people something officially.
43. [**annoy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annoy.md) verb (annoy, annoys, annoyed, annoying) To annoy someone is to make them a little angry or fed up.
44. [**annoyance**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annoyance.md) noun (annoyance — uncountable; an annoyance, annoyances) Annoyance is the feeling of being a little angry or cross because something bothers you.
45. [**annoyed**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annoyed.md) adjective (annoyed, more annoyed); verb form of annoy (annoy, annoys, annoyed, annoying) Annoyed means a bit angry or irritated about something («I was annoyed when my brother took my pens»).
46. [**annual**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annual.md) adjective (annual); noun (an annual, annuals) Happening once every year: our annual sports day.
47. [**annually**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annually.md) adverb 1) Annually means once every year. 2) Annually means for each year, in a year: «she earns 30,000 pounds annually».
48. [**annul**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annul.md) verb (annul, annuls, annulled, annulling); noun (annulment) To officially say that something such as a marriage, contract or election never counted and is cancelled.
49. [**annum**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annum.md) noun (Latin; used almost only in "per annum") 1) (formal, money) A year; "per annum" means each year or for every year.
50. [**annunciation**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/annunciation.md) noun (the Annunciation) The Annunciation is when, as the Bible tells, the angel Gabriel came to Mary to say that she would be the mother of Jesus.
51. [**anoint**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anoint.md) verb (anoint, anoints, anointed, anointing) 1) (church, Bible) To anoint is to put holy oil on someone's head or body as a sign of blessing, healing, or being chosen by God, for…
52. [**anon**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anon.md) adverb (old use) 1) Anon means soon or shortly. 2) «Ever and anon» means now and then, from time to time.
53. [**anonymous**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anonymous.md) adjective (anonymous) Anonymous means made, given or done by someone whose name is not known or not told.
54. [**anonymously**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anonymously.md) adverb 1) Without giving your name, so nobody knows who you are. 2) In a way that hides who someone is.
55. [**anorak**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anorak.md) noun (an anorak, anoraks) A waterproof jacket with a hood, often padded.
56. [**another**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/another.md) determiner, pronoun Another means one more of the same kind: have another cookie.
57. [**answer**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/answer.md) noun (answer, answers); verb (answer, answers, answered, answering) An answer is what you say or write back to a question.
58. [**answerable**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/answerable.md) adjective (answerable) 1) Having to explain your actions to someone and take responsibility: «answerable to» someone. 2) Able to be answered.
59. [**ant**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/ant.md) noun (an ant, ants) A very small insect with six legs that lives in large, organised groups called colonies, often in nests under the ground.
60. [**antacid**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antacid.md) noun (an antacid, antacids); adjective (antacid) 1) A medicine that makes stomach acid weaker, used for heartburn and indigestion. 2) (adjective) Working against acid: «antacid tablets».
61. [**antagonist**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antagonist.md) noun (antagonist, antagonists) The main enemy or opponent of the hero in a story, play or film (opposite: protagonist).
62. [**antarctic**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antarctic.md) adjective (Antarctic); proper noun (the Antarctic — the region around the South Pole) The Antarctic is the very cold region around the South Pole, including the continent of Antarctica and the seas around it.
63. [**antbird**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antbird.md) noun (antbird, antbirds) 1) A small bird of the tropical forests of Central and South America; some kinds follow army ants to catch the insects fleeing from them.
64. [**ante**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/ante.md) noun (an ante, antes); verb (ante, antes, anted, anteing — ante up); prefix (ante- meaning before) An ante is a stake put into the pot before a card game starts.
65. [**anteater**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anteater.md) noun (an anteater, anteaters) An anteater is a South and Central American mammal with a long snout and a long sticky tongue that eats ants and termites.
66. [**antecedent**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antecedent.md) noun (an antecedent, antecedents); adjective (antecedent — formal) An antecedent is something that came before something else and led to it.
67. [**antechamber**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antechamber.md) noun (antechambers) 1) An antechamber is a small room leading into a bigger, grander room, where people wait before being let in.
68. [**antelope**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antelope.md) noun (an antelope, antelopes or antelope) 1) A fast, graceful wild animal like a deer, with horns, that lives mainly in Africa and Asia, such as the gazelle, impala and gnu.
69. [**antenna**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antenna.md) noun (an antenna, antennae for insects; antennas for radio) One of two long, thin feelers on the head of an insect or shellfish, used to touch and smell.
70. [**anterior**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anterior.md) adjective (anterior) 1) (science) Anterior means at or near the front, especially of the body. 2) (formal) Anterior means earlier in time.
71. [**anteriority**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anteriority.md) noun (anteriority) — formal 1) (formal) Being earlier in time than something else. 2) (formal, science) Being at the front.
72. [**anteroom**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anteroom.md) noun (anterooms) A small room you go through before you reach a bigger room.
73. [**anthem**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anthem.md) noun (an anthem, anthems) An anthem is a song that is special to a country or group, often sung at big events; a national anthem.
74. [**anti**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anti.md) preposition (anti); prefix (anti-); noun (an anti, antis — informal) Against; opposed to something ("They are anti the new road").
75. [**antibacterial**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antibacterial.md) adjective (antibacterial); noun (an antibacterial — rare) 1) Antibacterial means killing bacteria or stopping them from growing. 2) (rare) An antibacterial is a substance that does this.
76. [**antibiotic**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antibiotic.md) noun (an antibiotic, antibiotics); adjective (antibiotic cream) A medicine that kills bacteria or stops them from growing, used to treat infections caused by bacteria, like some ear or chest infections.
77. [**antibody**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antibody.md) noun (an antibody, antibodies) An antibody is a special protein made by your body's immune system that sticks to germs, like viruses and bacteria, and helps destroy them.
78. [**antic**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antic.md) noun (antics; the plural is used most) 1) A silly, playful trick or action that makes people laugh.
79. [**anticipate**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anticipate.md) verb (anticipate, anticipates, anticipated, anticipating) To expect that something will happen and get ready for it.
80. [**anticipation**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anticipation.md) noun (anticipation; uncountable) Anticipation is the excited feeling of waiting for something you expect to happen, especially something nice.
81. [**anticlockwise**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anticlockwise.md) adverb and adjective (anticlockwise) — UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ; US and Canada say «counterclockwise» Anticlockwise means turning in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock: from 12 towards 9, then 6, then 3.
82. [**antidote**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antidote.md) noun (antidotes) 1) A medicine or substance that stops a poison from harming you. 2) Anything that cures or removes a bad effect, such as a sad feeling.
83. [**antifreeze**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antifreeze.md) noun (antifreeze, uncountable) 1) Antifreeze is a liquid added to the water in a car engine (and some other machines) to stop it freezing in cold weather and to help…
84. [**antifungal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antifungal.md) adjective (antifungal); noun (an antifungal, antifungals) Antifungal means killing or stopping the growth of fungi, such as mould or the fungus that causes athlete's foot.
85. [**antihistamine**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antihistamine.md) noun (an antihistamine, antihistamines); adjective (antihistamine) A medicine that calms allergic reactions such as sneezing, itchy eyes, rashes and hay fever.
86. [**antimacassar**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antimacassar.md) noun (an antimacassar, antimacassars) 1) An antimacassar is a small cloth, often lacy, put over the back or arms of a chair or sofa to keep it clean.
87. [**antimicrobial**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antimicrobial.md) adjective (antimicrobial); noun (an antimicrobial, antimicrobials) Killing or stopping the growth of tiny living things (microbes) such as bacteria, viruses or fungi.
88. [**antipathy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antipathy.md) noun (antipathy, antipathies) 1) A strong feeling of dislike for someone or something. 2) Something that a person strongly dislikes.
89. [**antipodes**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antipodes.md) noun (the Antipodes, plural); adjective (antipodean) Places on exactly opposite sides of the Earth from each other.
90. [**antique**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antique.md) noun (an antique, antiques); adjective (antique) An old object, usually a hundred years old or more, valued because it is old, rare or beautiful.
91. [**antiquity**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antiquity.md) noun (antiquity — uncountable; antiquities) Antiquity is the distant past, especially the time of ancient Greece and Rome.
92. [**antisemitism**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antisemitism.md) noun (antisemitism, also anti-Semitism, uncountable) 1) Antisemitism is hatred of, prejudice against or unfair treatment of Jewish people because they are Jewish.
93. [**antiseptic**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antiseptic.md) noun (an antiseptic, antiseptics; antiseptic, uncountable); adjective (antiseptic) An antiseptic is a substance you put on skin or a wound to kill germs and stop infection.
94. [**antisocial**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antisocial.md) adjective (antisocial; more antisocial, most antisocial) Behaving in a way that harms or annoys other people in the community, like vandalism or shouting late at night.
95. [**antler**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/antler.md) noun (an antler, antlers) An antler is one of the two branched, bony horns that grow on the head of a deer, elk, moose or reindeer.
96. [**anvil**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anvil.md) noun (an anvil, anvils) A heavy iron block with a flat top on which a blacksmith hammers hot metal into shape.
97. [**anxiety**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anxiety.md) noun (anxiety, anxieties) Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or fear about what might happen.
98. [**anxious**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anxious.md) adjective (anxious, more anxious, most anxious) Anxious means worried or nervous about something that might happen: "she was anxious about the test".
99. [**anxiously**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/anxiously.md) adverb (anxiously) In a worried, nervous way: she waited anxiously for the results.
100. [**any**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/any.md) determiner, pronoun, adverb (any) Any means one or some, it does not matter which.

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