Example Sentences: Words Starting with A
1,131 words starting with A, each with example sentences that show how it is used.
- aaBoth pahoehoe and aa lava flows are common on the upper slopes of Mauna Loa with a preponderance of aa flows...
- aahAah! That's amazing!
- abackI was taken aback by the blunt admission that he had never liked my company.
- abandonMany baby girls have been abandoned on the streets of Beijing.
- abandonedThey explored an abandoned factory on the edge of town.
- abandonmentSince he left her, she's suing him for divorce on grounds of abandonment.
- abateShe was ordered by the court to abate the nuisance.
- abbeyFrom 1199 to 1203 William Punchard was the abbot of the abbey of Rievaulx, which was part of the Cistercian...
- abbreviateBovine spongiform encephalopathy is more commonly known by its abbreviated form BSE.
- abbreviatedThe abbreviated lesson only took fifteen minutes as opposed to an hour and a half.
- abbreviationHants is an abbreviation of Hampshire.
- abdomenHe was all bent over complaining of pains in the abdomen.
- abdominalI think 10 years old is too young for an abdominal ring.
- abductI was abducted by aliens.
- abductionAs I recall, his book had to do with alien abductions.
- aberrationOnly by submitting to the aberration could the human traders travel safely through the territory of Zularn.
- abetA bank employee was accused of aiding and abetting the gang of robbers.
- abhorI absolutely abhor being stuck in traffic jams.
- abhorrentI’m a vegan at heart – the thought of the death of animals for my food is abhorrent.
- abideThe old oak tree abides the wind endlessly.
- abidingShe has served me loyally, abiding by my rule for almost my entire life.
- abilityThis phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.
- abjectDeutsche Bank’s reputation was abject even before the mirror-trades scandal broke.
- ablation“We’re just seeing enormous ablation, ice melt rates and snow melt rates all over the Alps,” Glamos network...
- ablazeThe effigy was set ablaze on the pyre.
- ableShe is able to lift the box without assistance.
- ablyThroughout, Lynch ably chops logic and tests positions for their fit with the Constitution's text.
- abnormalMenstruating patients and those with abnormal uterine bleeding should be careful to avoid...
- abnormalityTaylor said that her fame makes her "sometimes" miss the normality of being able to hang out with friends but...
- aboardWe all climbed aboard.
- abodeThey returned to their respective places of abode.
- abolishSlavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.
- abolitionThe campaign for the abolition of slavery changed the course of history.
- abolitionistThis case, and others, drove and enlarged the existing abolitionist movement in the country, opposed, of...
- abominableHe committed an abominable act of cruelty.
- abominationReligious sodomy was practised by male prostitutes in the Hebrew temple groves, which was one of the...
- aboriginalIt mainly teaches aboriginal handicrafts which include cloth weaving, Polymer clay prin, and bead chains.
- aborigineUnder the protection of the aborigines, Hsieh Chen left Peinan Township and then fled to Chulu mountain.
- abortWe've had aborts on three of our last seven launches.
- abortionMary decided to have an abortion because she was too young to raise a baby.
- aboundWild animals abound wherever man does not stake his claim.
- aboutThe snake was coiled about his ankle.
- aboveHe always put his coat on above his sweater.
- abrasionThe metal surface showed signs of abrasion after years of use.
- abrasiveAn abrasive person can grate on one's sensibilities.
- abreastShe believes it is important to keep abreast of new scientific developments.
- abroadA tree spreads its branches abroad.
- abruptThe party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived.
- abruptlyThe professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat.
- abscessDanny got abscesses from shooting all that bathtub crank.
- absenceAbsence makes the heart grow fonder.
- absentOwing to his own illness and then his family's, Ramzi has often been absent from class this month. We will...
- absenteeAt roll-call there were three absentees.
- absoluteWhen caught, he told an absolute lie.
- absolutelyThe team had absolutely killed their traditional rivals, and the local sports bars were raucous with...
- absorbThe drops of water slowly absorbed into the dry sponge.
- absorbedShe was so absorbed in her book that she didn’t hear the phone.
- absorbentThose paper towels were amazingly absorbent. That was quite a spill.
- absorberBy proposition 6.5.4, X is a skeletoid and hence an absorber by theorem 6.5.1.
- absorbingIt was a dramatic finish to an absorbing, fast-paced game but Blackburn will be deeply unhappy with referee...
- absorptionThe sponge showed remarkable absorption of water.
- abstainIn order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking.
- abstractHer new film is an abstract piece, combining elements of magic realism, flashbacks, and animation but with...
- abstractedHe was wholly abstracted by other objects.
- abstractionAbstraction is necessary for the classification of things into genera and species.
- absurdFace it. "It's raining cats and dogs" is an absurd yet evocative expression.
- absurdityThere's credit too for highlighting the problems of Manchester's Castlefield Corridor, where he showed the...
- absurdlyHe orated absurdly.
- abundanceDue to the abundance of art material, the class made a giant collage.
- abundantBlackberries are abundant in this part of the country in October, so we always make lots of jam.
- abundantlyIndian English is today one of the most widespread and abundantly used varieties of English, in extensive use...
- abuseAll abuse, whether physical, verbal, psychological or sexual, is bad.
- abuserThe ground was littered with used syringes left behind by drug abusers.
- abusiveAll they could ever do was to shout abusive inanities at me.
- abutmentHeavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure.
- abyssThey fell into the abyss of drug addiction.
- acaciaAcacia concinna, commonly known as Skikakai in Hindi or Sompoi in Thai, is a climbing shrub.
- academiaAcademia continues to provide scientific education, despite attempts to turn it into a system of professional...
- academicI have always had an academic interest in hacking.
- academicallyAcademically, the football team is counter-productive.
- academyThe academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.
- accelerateThe company plans to accelerate its growth with new marketing strategies.
- accelerationA falling body moves toward the earth with an acceleration of velocity.
- acceleratorThe Second World War is said to have been a great accelerator for many scientific findings.
- accentIn the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable.
- accentuateHis dark black beard accentuated his roguishness.
- acceptThe Boy Scouts were going to accept him as a member.
- acceptabilityThe acceptability of a television picture is also governed by its size, colour and freedom from interfering...
- acceptableWe need to find an acceptable present for Jeff.
- acceptanceThe athlete's graceful acceptance of the controversial second-place finish won the admiration of the...
- accessThe door provides access to the premises.
- accessibilityHe says the company's FLIRT design, in particular its retractable steps, provides greater accessibility...
- accessibleSpeedy, worldwide, accessible delivery of news through the Web has made newspapers obsolete.
- accessionAn accession of the Republic of Turkey to the European Union seems to have moved off the radar.
- accessorySurprise parties succeed with the help of accessory neighbors or colleagues.
- accidentThere was a huge accident on I5 involving 15 automobiles.
- accidentalThe discovery was purely accidental.
- accidentallyHe discovered penicillin largely accidentally.
- acclaimFollowing its publication, the novel received widespread acclaim from literary critics.
- acclaimedMany critically acclaimed novels are not commercially successful.
- accoladeThe scientist received the highest accolade in her field for the groundbreaking discovery.
- accommodateThis venue accommodates three hundred people.
- accommodatingThe staff were very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed.
- accommodationI have booked the accommodation for my trip to Paris.
- accompanimentBrooks performed a saxophone solo on stage, with Robert as accompaniment on the bass.
- accompanyGeoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage.
- accompanyingThe answer to the comprehension question can be found in the third line of the accompanying text.
- accompliceThe interrogator hoped to break her to get her testimony against her accomplices.
- accomplishThe headless army blundered along after the death of their general, accomplishing nothing.
- accomplishedWhen he described the settlers' dominance as accomplished, he meant that it was a fait accompli.
- accomplishmentIncreasing sales by 20% in the last quarter was seen as a major accomplishment for the business.
- accordThe Geneva Accord of 1954 ended the French-Indochinese War.
- accordanceAn arrest shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
- accordinglyHe was absent when I called, and I accordingly left my card.
- accordionPaper fans generally use an accordion pleat.
- accostA beggar accosted me as soon as I stepped outside.
- accountThe firm failed to file its accounts on time.
- accountabilityFor with primacy in power is also joined an awe-inspiring accountability to the future.
- accountableEveryone is accountable to God for their conduct.
- accountantHe will take over the job permanently when the accountant retires.
- accountingHe was required to give a thorough accounting of his time.
- accreditNationalisms often accredit all the unemployment issues to immigration.
- accretionA mineral augments not by growth, but by accretion.
- accrueEnvironmental benefits that accrue to the area.
- accumulateHe wishes to accumulate a sum of money.
- accumulationMany brunisols have brownish B horizons without much evidence of clay accumulation, as in luvisols, or...
- accumulatorHe is a great accumulator of bad jokes.
- accuracyThe jury doubted the accuracy of the witness' comments.
- accurateMy horoscopes I read last week were surprisingly accurate.
- accuratelyYou can add to the realism by painting your minis accurately.
- accusationThe supervisor was never fired, though countless accusations of dishonesty were afloat.
- accuseFor the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor.
- accustomedI am not accustomed to walk(ing) long distances.
- aceA flying ace is usually one with five or more confirmed kills.
- acetateSugar of lead (lead acetate) is a poisonous white crystalline substance with a sweet taste.
- acetylcholineThe acetyl group of acetylcholine can bind to the esteratic site of cholinesterase.
- acheMy feet were aching for days after the marathon.
- achievableCollective salvation is not possible without personal salvation, but the latter is achievable.
- achieveHannah achieved her lifelong dream of winning a medal at the Olympics.
- achievementFinishing the game does not give you a 100% score until you have unlocked all of the achievements.
- acidHis response was harsh and acid.
- acidicBe careful, as that chemical is acidic enough to burn you.
- acidityEmpty stomachs lead to acidity and leave a sour taste in the mouth.
- acknowledgeThis is to acknowledge your kind invitation to participate in the upcoming debate.
- acknowledgedOur new director is a man whose worth is well acknowledged.
- acknowledgmentHe just grunted in acknowledgment of my greeting.
- acmeAcme Co. is trying to rebrand their line of toasters under the Bewidget name.
- acneHe struggled with severe acne during his teenage years.
- acornDon't give up on the project - mighty oaks from little acorns grow!
- acousticI was playing the acoustic guitar and my girlfriend was playing the drums.
- acquaintanceI know of the man; but have no acquaintance with him.
- acquaintedThe only thing I was going to become acquainted with was a one-way bus ticket to Nopeville.
- acquiesceFor quotations using this term, see Citations:acquiesced.
- acquiescenceShe nodded in quiet acquiescence.
- acquireHe acquired a title.
- acquisitionThe acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself.
- acquitThe jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge.
- acreI like my new house—there’s acres of space!
- acreagePotato farming as a single crop requires a lot of acreage and machinery to be profitable.
- acridThe bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself.
- acrobatThe band played well, but the acrobats gave the standout performance.
- acrobaticThe trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.
- acronymExpansion of acronyms is often helpful for nonexpert readers (anacronyms excluded).
- acrossWe rowed across the river.
- acrosticIn rage and jealousy he went to the headmaster and called his attention to the acrostic – which otherwise...
- acrylicWhen it comes to painting, I prefer using acrylics as my medium.
- actHe was caught in the act of stealing.
- actinMan, quit actin' brand new, bruh. You only being this way 'cause there's a girl.
- actingThe Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.
- actionKnead bread with a rocking action.
- activateThe pranksters activated the fire alarm by spraying deodorant next to it.
- activationCalcium bursts would increase spermatozoa motility, where cholesterol would decapacitate spermatozoa, so...
- activeHer baby had always been active, even before he was born, when he would kick her bladder.
- activismMany people have been trolling me due to my activism, but I don't let it get to me.
- activistYou see more and more of the granola hippie activist types these days.
- activityPit row was abuzz with activity.
- actorThe prompter mouthed the words to the actor, who had forgotten them.
- actressThe actress has a great skill of being able to inflect her voice to any situation.
- actualThe actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget.
- actualityThe world of books and bookish folk is very vague, more like a dream memory than an actuality.
- actuallyHis promises did not correspond with what he actually did.
- actuateFor quotations using this term, see Citations:actuated.
- actuatorThe mind is the actuator of the body.
- acuityThe old woman with dementia lost her mental acuity.
- acumenWith all respect for your natural acumen, I do not think that you are quite a match for the worthy doctor.
- acuteIt was an acute event.
- acutelyI minored in physics at university, so am acutely aware of atomic structure.
- adageAccording to an old adage, oysters are best in months containing the letter R.
- adamAdam Smith conceived of economics as a moral science in the Humean sense.
- adamantJohan is determined to play the field and adamant about never committing.
- adaptThey could not adapt to the new climate and so perished.
- adaptableJoan was adaptable, and easily fell in with the prevalent tone.
- adaptationMy favorite miniseries of all time is the old BBC adaptation of "I, Claudius".
- adapterHe was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership.
- adaptiveThe adaptive optical systems in modern astronomical telescopes compensate for atmospheric distortion by using...
- addIt adds to our anxiety.
- adderThey sought out cost adders with an eye toward eliminating them.
- addictHe is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies.
- addictedWhen you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living.
- addictionWhat these patients eventually realized was that they all had trauma that had fed into their addictions.
- addictiveThese are addictive drugs.
- additionThe addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long.
- additionalYou may be charged an additional fee for late payment.
- additionallyIt is nonobtuse if none its dihedral angles is obtuse, and acute if additionally none of them is right.
- additiveIt is natural to look at a finite cyclic group as an additive group.
- addressThe President's address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.
- adeptJohn hardly felt the needle prick his arm when the adept nurse drew blood.
- adequateWe have adequate money for the journey.
- adequatelyA loving relationship with a proper companion animal, a relationship that adequately provides for the...
- adhereWax adhered to his finger.
- adherenceStrict adherence to the rules is required.
- adherentSome religions prohibit their adherents from eating pig.
- adhesionThis document has none of the indicia of a contract of adhesion.
- adhesiveThe label wouldn’t stick without strong adhesive.
- adieuWe bid our final adieus to our family, then boarded the ship, bound for America.
- adjacentBecause the conference room is filled, we will have our meeting in the adjacent room.
- adjectivalWithin this line of reasoning, then, Tagalog is classified as a language in which adjectivals are essentially...
- adjectiveThe words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives.
- adjoiningThe prisoner knocked out a message on the wall for the prisoner in the adjoining cell.
- adjournThe trial was adjourned for a week.
- adjudicateThe foud appointed 'underfouds' and the Shetlands evolved their own elected officers, a 'lawman' and parish...
- adjunctThe use of "feminizing" adjuncts designates a deviation from the norm, doctor, and does not carry the weight...
- adjustMorimoto's recipes are adjusted to suit the American palate.
- adjustableFor homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages, rising interest will really bite.
- adjustedPeter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass.
- adjustmentThe credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee.
- adminThere's a lot of admin involved in the birth of a child.
- administerWe administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.
- administrationSuccessive US administrations have had similar Middle East policies.
- administrativeHe took on an administrative role within the university.
- administratorFor quotations using this term, see Citations:administrator.
- admirableIt's admirable that Shelley overcame her handicap and excelled in her work.
- admiralThe admiral will be commissioning the new destroyer in a few minutes.
- admirationThey looked at the landscape in admiration.
- admireHe'd always been (very) much admired by his colleagues.
- admirerDeven is an enthusiastic admirer of The Beatles.
- admiringFor quotations using this term, see Citations:admiring.
- admissionI request admission for two adults.
- admitA ticket admits one into a playhouse.
- admittedlyAdmittedly, vandalism is a bit of a problem.
- admonishFor quotations using this term, see Citations:admonished.
- admonitionYour admonition decided me against my intended course of action.
- adobeMany people in Texas and New Mexico live in adobe houses.
- adolescenceDuring adolescence, the body and mind go through many complex changes, some of which are difficult to deal...
- adolescentDevelopmental psychology studies how the mind forms as children and adolescents grow.
- adoptA friend of mine recently adopted a Chinese baby girl found on the streets of Beijing.
- adoptedHe was travelling under his adopted name and appearance.
- adoptionA Chinese baby girl was given away for adoption.
- adorableThe baby animal trotted cheerfully around the grassy enclosure, adorable in her hippopotamine rotundness.
- adorationBecause of Gerald's adoration for Katie, he was blind to her flaws.
- adoreIt is obvious to everyone that Gerry adores Heather.
- adornA gallery of paintings was adorned with the works of some of the great masters.
- adornmentThe draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.
- adrenalineSome people bungee jump to feel alive through the surge of adrenaline.
- adriftThe team were six points adrift of their rivals.
- adultThis program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised.
- adulteryShe engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high.
- advanceOver the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined.
- advancementRegularizing spelling was an important step in the advancement of literary society.
- advantageThe enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position.
- advantageousThose structures stymie evolution by denying advantageous mutations any chance to take over a population.
- adventThe advent of the Internet has brought about a new race of entrepreneur.
- adventureBill and Ted had an excellent adventure last week in preparation for their history exam.
- adventurerThe adventurer was attacked by a shade.
- adventurousThe San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt...
- adverbMany flat adverbs, as in 'run fast', 'buy cheap', etc. are from Old English.
- adverbial"Twice" is an adverbial number, while "two" is a cardinal number.
- adversarialCanada uses an adversarial system of criminal justice, whereas France uses an inquisitorial model.
- adversaryHe prepared to fight his adversary.
- adverseThis medicine has fewer adverse effects than others in its drug class.
- adverselyWastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence.
- adversityHe is strong in the face of adversity.
- advertShe was moaning for the entire duration of the advert break.
- advertiseFor personal needs, advertise on the internet or in a local newspaper.
- advertiserPartly, this is a result of how online advertising has traditionally worked: advertisers pay for clicks, and...
- advertisingA free, open Internet without advertising or paywalls would be an infotopia.
- adviceShe was offered various pieces of advice on what to do.
- advisableIt was deemed advisable to recement the pipe in order to eliminate vibration.
- adviseThe dentist advised me to brush three times a day.
- advisedThe lawyer advised me to drop the case, since there was no chance of winning.
- adviserMy adviser at college was a bromide who had not had an original thought in years.
- advisoryThe advisory committee could only offer advice, but since that was almost always accepted they had real power.
- advocacyWe will be a Nation of Law and Order again!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, echoing his long-standing advocacy...
- advocateSince she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident.
- aerialThe seabirds put on an astonishing aerial display.
- aerobicThe bacteria require an aerobic environment to grow.
- aerodynamicThe faster an F1 car goes, the more turbulent the aerodynamic wake it leaves behind it.
- aeroplaneAs the pilot fought the hijackers for control the aeroplane was pitching wildly.
- aerosolExamples of common aerosols are mist, fog, and smoke.
- aestheticIt works well enough, but the shabby exterior offends his aesthetic sensibilities.
- afarHe was seen from afar.
- affableMy companion seemed affable and easy of manner.
- affairThe house was a ramshackle affair.
- affectThe experience affected me deeply.
- affectationFor many 'home' is an affectation when used anywhere that 'house' would be appropriate, as in 'Home for Sale'.
- affectedThe affected products had to be recalled.
- affectingMany economic models have superneutral money, with neither inflation nor change in inflation affecting...
- affectionI have a lot of affection for my little sister.
- affectionateShe eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother.
- affectiveThe conative, as opposed to the cognitive or affective, relates to purposeful, but not necessarily ultimately...
- affidavitHe submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court.
- affiliateOur local TV channel is an affiliate of NBC.
- affiliatedWe are not affiliated with any commercial publisher.
- affiliationWe have a close affiliation with the college.
- affineNow, let P, Q, and R be three noncollinear points that are left fixed by an affine transformation T.
- affinityA “signature” was placed on all things by God to indicate their affinities — but it was hidden, hence the...
- affirmShe affirmed that she would go when I asked her.
- affirmationHer success was an affirmation of all her hard work.
- affirmativeThat’s an affirmative Houston, the space shuttle has lost the secondary thrusters.
- affixPrefixes, suffixes, and infixes are all affixing particles.
- afflictionKannibalism is not such a wise habit for human beings, because of resulting afflictions like...
- affluentThey were affluent, but aspired to true wealth.
- affordI think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment.
- affordableLiving in council housing made life more affordable for her family.
- affrontSuch behavior is an affront to society.
- aficionadoMost canoe aficionados would argue that motorizing a canoe removes the pleasurable aspects of traveling in...
- afieldThis latest excursion took us farther afield than ever.
- aflameIn autumn the trees are aflame with colour.
- afloatA rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath.
- afootPossibly some chemical experiment was afoot; possibly----Well, it was no business of mine to speculate upon...
- aforeOota ma coupon afore ah gies y' the malky, ya bam.
- aforementionedIt wasn't until later that we realized that the aforementioned caller and this taciturn man were the same...
- afoulThe ships’ lines and sails were all afoul.
- afraidHe is afraid of death.
- afreshWe ditched the original design and decided to start afresh.
- aftThe fisherman sat on the aft thwart to row.
- afterI left the room, and the dog bounded after.
- afterlifeMany religious people believe in an afterlife.
- aftermathIn contrast to most projections of the aftermath of nuclear war, in this there is no rioting or looting.
- afternoonI'm just sitting here with a desk of cards, enjoying a slow afternoon.
- aftersWhat are we having for afters, Mum? I really want ice cream.
- afterthoughtShe packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did.
- againI enjoyed it so much I went again the next day.
- againstIt is hard work to swim against the current.
- agapeThe word agape, "astonished" or "wide open," is a heteronym of agape, "Christian love."
- agarAfter 24 hours, the culture was passaged to an agar plate.
- age"What is the age of your oldest child?" — "He's ten." (ten years old)
- agedI knocked on the door and an aged man opened it.
- agelessThe ageless pyramids stood prominently against the sunset.
- agencyAgency and bank staff told the newspaper the ad researched well.
- agendaAt this point in the meeting, I'd like to propose a new item for the agenda.
- agentHe worked as an agent for the government.
- aggregateThere are ten loads, aggregating five hundred bushels.
- aggregationThe difference between an association and an aggregation is entirely conceptual and is focused strictly on...
- aggressionThe Mongol people were plagued by internecine conflict until Genghis Khan unified them by focusing their...
- aggressiveZombies are aggressive once you are near them.
- aggressivelyIt is important that police officers learn to deescalate situations in which someone confronts them...
- aggressivenessThe aggressiveness of various sulfate salts towards concrete is partly related to solubility.
- aggressorLet would-be aggressors make no such mistake today.
- aggroMove along, lads; we don't want any aggro.
- aghastI was aghast when the incident unfolded in front of me.
- agileAlcoa is now a lean and agile enterprise, after having split last year into two entities.
- agilityHis superior agility countered his lack of strength.
- agitateHe was greatly agitated by the news.
- agitatedThe patient was so agitated that the doctor resorted to sedation.
- agitationDuring a storm the sea is in agitation.
- agitatorIn addition, they kept a watch on political agitators and foreigners arriving and departing at the port.
- agnosticShe left the church when she had become agnostic.
- agoI got married ten years ago.
- agogEveryone’s agog at the new twist to the royal scandal.
- agonistWhen bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist.
- agonizingIt was an agonizing twenty-minute wait for the results.
- agonyWhen the weight fell on her foot, she cried out in agony.
- agrarianIn the present day, New England's stonewalls are the lineaments of her former agrarian vitality.
- agreeAll parties agree in the expediency of the law.
- agreeableShe’s quite an agreeable person.
- agreementThe UK and US negotiators were nearing agreement.
- agriculturalThey improve their product every year; they export most of their agricultural production.
- agricultureThe province's traditional slash-and-burn agriculture was only sustainable with a much smaller population.
- agroundThe boat was stuck aground until the tide rose.
- ahAh, I understand now.
- aheadThe island was directly ahead.
- ahemAhem! Could we please get started?
- aiAi, let's go.
- aidHe came to my aid when I was foundering.
- aideThe corruption charges against her aides have her on the run.
- ailingShe cared for her ailing brother day in, day out.
- ailmentHe was susceptible to minor ailments.
- aimTake time with the aim of your gun.
- aimlessIn the first few days of the fourth stage the lobsterlings are good swimmers — this is their "redeeming vice"...
- airThis drill runs on compressed air.
- airborneAirborne pollen can aggravate allergies.
- aircraftEach of these aircraft has been upgraded with a new radar and a more powerful engine.
- airfieldThe drone has a dwell time of about six hours when operating from an in-theater airfield.
- airframeThis airframe has 2600 flight hours on it; the powerplant has just over 800.
- airingThey had to blank out five obscenities before airing the song.
- airliftThe mountaineer who fell down a crevasse had to be airlifted out.
- airlineMy airline needs me to get clearance before I can fly again.
- airmanAirmen as part of the Combative Measures program were taken from Kodokan Goshin-Jutsu.
- airplaneThey use airplanes to deliver mail and supplies to the far northern villages.
- airportShe met Sam and the others at the airport at 7:00 am.
- airspaceVarious European countries transferred the aviation control of their adjoining airspace to Eurocontrol, while...
- airspeedThe pilot stalled the plane by pulling the nose up too high at a slow airspeed.
- airtightWe have an airtight argument they won’t be able to punch holes in.
- airwayIf the chest does not rise, or if only one side of the chest rises, remove the airway, reventilate the...
- airyHe used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.
- aisleDo you want to seat window or aisle?
- ajarThe door was standing ajar.
- akAké was the culprit, undercooking his attempt to go back to Ederson and seeing Núñez steal in.
- akaThe term "newground" (aka 'new land') is mainly found in the Central and South Atlantic and the Gulf states.
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Example sentences adapted from Wiktionary, from the entry of each word and the entries the sentences come from. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws chose the sentences, left out offensive ones and quotations older than 1900, and marked the word in each. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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