Example Sentences: Words Starting with A
1,131 words starting with A, each with example sentences that show how it is used.
- architectPlato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect.
- architecturalHouses in New Mexico, California and Florida exhibit a strong Hispanic architectural influence.
- architectureThe architecture throughout NYC is amazing.
- archivalOur nightly computer backups include the archival of old e-mail messages.
- archiveHis archive of Old High German texts is the most extensive in Britain.
- archonHated by the archons of Athens for his fearless condemnation of municipal graft, he was hypocritically...
- archwayA round archway at the far end of the hallway provided communication to the main chamber.
- ardentThis ardent exploration, absorbing all his energy and interest, made him forget for the moment the mystery of...
- ardorPugach nursed a fanatical ardor for Miss Riss, writing her love letters in a florid hand.
- arduousThe movement towards a peaceful settlement has been a long and arduous political struggle.
- areaThe photo is a little dark in that area.
- arenaA large crowd filled the seats of the arena.
- argentThe Duke's arms were a sable gryphon rampant on an argent field.
- arguablyThe two-word poem "Fleas", by Ogden Nash, is arguably the shortest poem in the English language.
- argueThe new increase in crime argues for even tougher jail sentences, according to some.
- argumentThe neighbours got into an argument about the branches of the trees that extended over the fence.
- argumentationHis chain of argumentation is flawed.
- aridThe cake was arid.
- ariseHe arose early in the morning.
- aristocracyThe reformation disempowered the established church and thus roiled the aristocracy.
- aristocratThe remains of a Roman aristocrat have been unearthed by archaeologists in northern England.
- aristocraticAn aristocratic constitution.
- arithmeticGrowth in the most mature markets is likely to be arithmetic; on what rational basis could one hope for...
- arkAnimals entered Noah's ark in twos.
- armShe stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!”
- armadilloBut the priciest items in the market aren't the armadillo steaks or even the bluefin tuna.
- armamentPremier Raymond Poincaré, ever an arch militarist, took full advantage of last week’s war scare in the...
- armatureIt can take pictures or video from a front-facing camera, controlled by a voice command or a swipe on the...
- armchairI collapsed into an armchair.
- armedI was escorted from the building by a body of armed security guards.
- armfulArmful after armful was hastily stacked, the only pause being when (in the curious way in which these things...
- armorThe warrior saw a chink in her enemy's armor, and aimed her spear accordingly.
- armoredShe was armored and gunned and ready for action.
- armourCeramic armour is used in armoured vehicles for its attenuative properties.
- armpitUnilever brought its Rexona deodorant to China a decade ago, dreaming of a market with 2.6 billion armpits.
- armyThe army was sent in to quell the uprising.
- aromaI love the aroma of cinnamon.
- aromanticAlthough there are aromantic asexuals who do not experience the instinctual emotional need to be in a...
- aromaticBeautifully adorned in tuxedo black with brilliant white stripes or spots, skunks are known mainly for their...
- aroundShe wore a gold chain around her neck.
- arousalSome people get arousal from the depiction of feet.
- arouseThose insults aroused me to anger.
- arpeggioVictor stopped in the middle of an arpeggio.
- arrangeAll contestants must register for the footrace: we've arranged numbers for them all.
- arrangementTo deny that the arrangement was a quid pro quo would be laughably disingenuous.
- arrayWe offer a dazzling array of choices.
- arrestState police made a total of 15 drug-related arrests across the city.
- arrestingThe arresting officer asked the suspect for his details.
- arrivalThe early arrival of the bride created a stir.
- arriveWe've just arrived at the hotel to book in, so we should arrive at Mike’s in time for lunch.
- arroganceNow, I'm a grey-haired git with a sense of arrogance born of surviving this long in RAIL.
- arrogantHe was too arrogant to admit his mistake.
- arrowArrow left until you reach the start of the text you want to delete.
- arrowheadThe choroid is characterized by Dilated and Attenuated (DA) type (arrowheads), choroidal vascular dilation...
- arsenalHe arrived with a large arsenal of cleansers and tools, and got right to work.
- arsenicThe water sample to be tested has been spiked with arsenic, antimony, mercury, and lead in quantities...
- arsonThe dumpster fire was ruled an arson.
- artThere is a debate as to whether graffiti is art or vandalism.
- artefactIt's not a museum per se, but they do have some interesting artefacts.
- arterialArterial ends here.
- arteryBesides the arteries blood streams through numerous veins we call collaterals.
- artfulBut now he was little more than a whimpering oyster led to be devoured on the sands of a Southern sea by the...
- artfullyShe vamps this month on the cover of British Vogue, a portrait of artfully crafted provocation.
- arthritisStan is a martyr to arthritis, Chris is a martyr to Stan's endless moaning about it.
- arthropodIn at least one other arthropod, the Stalk-eyed fly, it is the sheer length of the stalks themselves, which...
- artichokeThe best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.
- articleEach of the chelicerae is composed of two articles, forming a powerful pincer.
- articularOn CT scan, a deformed right femoral head with postpinning defect, articular changes, and subluxation was...
- articulateI wish he’d articulate his words more clearly.
- articulationThe articulation allowed the robot to move around corners.
- artifactThe spot on his lung turned out to be an artifact of the X-ray process.
- artificeArtifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment.
- artificialThe flowers were artificial, and he thought them rather tacky.
- artificiallyThe actor spoke his lines artificially, with too much intonation.
- artilleryUse "say again" instead of repeat on the radio. Repeat will bring in artillery fire.
- artisanOne or two works, particularly those of Babcock & Wilcox, are on the Renfrew line, and the passenger services...
- artisanalSeveral artisanal roasters are operating in the region now.
- artistThe record companies don't get as good a return on merchandising artists under contract.
- artisticHandicraft is less standardized then industrial products, hence less artistic or rather flawless.
- artisticallyThe series' continuation was commercially if not artistically successful.
- artistryOn this chaotic, overstuffed record, West’s divorced-guy energy cannot hide his declining artistry.
- artworkA myriad of Hellenic artworks reflects the perceptions of the citizens of Ancient Greece.
- asShe regards her kids as (being) holy as saints.
- asbestosAll types of asbestos are potentially carcinogenic when inhaled.
- ascendHe ascended to heaven upon a cloud.
- ascendancySpurs ended the half in the ascendancy and Van der Vaart was again inches away from giving them the lead when...
- ascendantOne man has the ascendant over another.
- ascensionThe ascension of the hot-air balloon gave us a better view.
- ascentHe made a tedious ascent of Mont Blanc.
- ascertainAs soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed.
- asceticThis experience enables Nāgārjuna to recognize that desire is the root cause of suffering and motivates him...
- ascribeOne may ascribe these problems to the federal government; however, at this stage it is unclear what caused...
- asexualThe central paradox of Linton's writing was her inability, or unwillingness, to imagine an asexual friendship...
- asexualityThe same holds for Vincentius Victor in his discussion of the asexuality of the corporeal form of the soul.
- ashThe audience was more captivated by the growing ash at the end of his cigarette than by his words.
- ashamedThough over six feet tall, the man was very small and ashamed to undress.
- ashoreThe canoe sailed ashore.
- ashtrayThis ashtray is very midcentury, but that lamp is the most midcentury thing I've seen all year.
- asideMove aside, please, so that these people can come through.
- askI asked her age.
- askanceThe beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.
- askewAskew opened his coat again and she giggled out at us and Grandpa gasped with delight.
- asleepI was asleep when you called.
- asparagusSara and I were on the same page—tastefully relaxed and prone to treat asparagus as finger food.
- aspectJapan's aging population is an important aspect of its economy.
- asphaltThe mining of asphalt was big business in this area in the early twentieth century.
- aspirationRiley has an aspiration to become a doctor.
- aspirationalIn the nineteen-fifties, the height of aspirational style was fine French furniture—F.F.F., as it became...
- aspireHe aspires to become a successful doctor.
- aspirinAspirin is a drug that reduces pain, acts against inflammation and lowers body temperature.
- aspiringAspiring pop stars lined up for hours just to audition.
- assailMuggers assailed them as they entered an alley.
- assailantHe was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
- assassinThe assassin liked to make a clean kill, and thus favored small arms over explosives.
- assassinateHe assassinated his rival's character.
- assassinationThe assassination of the king occurred at night.
- assaultThe army made an assault on the enemy.
- assayAfter both experiments, feeding assays with two spongivorous species were conducted.
- assemblageThe tomb contained percussion, string and wind instruments in a remarkable state of preservation, including...
- assembleHe assembled the model ship.
- assemblyIn order to change the bearing, you must first remove the gearbox assembly.
- assentI will give this act my assent.
- assertHe would often assert that there was life on other planets.
- assertionYou're a man of strong assertions!
- assertiveHence the ubiquity of Priapus himself as a sculptural representative of the generative principle, populated...
- assessHe assessed the situation.
- assessmentThe organoleptic assessment of the wine showed that it was spoiled.
- assetMy assets consist of stocks in companies that pay a dividend, and a few apartments that pay me rental income.
- assignWe assign 100 to x.
- assignedThis is your assigned seating.
- assignmentThis flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee.
- assimilateFood is assimilated and converted into organic tissue.
- assimilationAfter centuries of British cultural assimilation, a majority of Irish now speak English instead of Irish.
- assimilationistSpanish-language education is not favored by assimilationist parents of Latino children in the US.
- assistThis book will assist you in getting your life in order.
- assistanceHe asked for technical assistance with the computer.
- assistantA sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen.
- associateThe associate editor is someone who has some experience in editing but not sufficient experience to qualify...
- associatedIt is Marconi whose name is associated with the development of radio.
- associationAn association football match usually consists of two halves of 45 minutes each.
- associativeAWK's associative arrays may be indexed by strings.
- assortmentThis box has an assortment of chocolates. There's a picture on the cover so you know which is which.
- assuageNothing could assuage the bitterness of their defeat.
- assumeWe assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
- assumptionHis assumption of secretarial duties was timely.
- assuranceHis assurance is intolerable.
- assureI assure you that the program will work smoothly when we demonstrate it to the client.
- assuredlyThe hotel owner strode assuredly into the lobby.
- asteriskThey came into the tournament highly ranked, but with a little bit of an asterisk as their last two wins had...
- asternIf one ship is following another, the first is astern of the second.
- asteroidFor days telescopes surveyed the skies to recover the small asteroid.
- asthma"My auntie wouldn't let me blow on account of my asthma.
- astonishedShe was astonished at how quickly he solved the puzzle.
- astonishingThe astonishing sight of the Cristo do Corcovado took hold of our attention.
- astonishmentThe class looked on in astonishment as their teacher proceeded to tear the pages out of the textbook.
- astralI have a collection of books on metaphysics, covering astral projection, reincarnation, and communication...
- astrayIf you keep hanging out with that gang you'll go astray.
- astrideThe men ride their horses astride.
- astringentPhilip, who was made Duke of Edinburgh on the couple’s wedding, introduced a new, less stuffy, though as the...
- astrologerNicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler both made a living as astrologers.
- astrologyThe concept of a duodecennial "Jupiter return" in Western astrology arose from similar concerns.
- astronautNASA launched several unmanned rockets before launching any of the Mercury astronauts.
- astronomerAstronomers believe the Earth began to accrete more than 4.6 billion years ago.
- astronomicalThe adaptive optical systems in modern astronomical telescopes compensate for atmospheric distortion by using...
- astronomyExtragalactic astronomy is the study of things outside the Milky Way.
- astuteAstute businessman though he was, my brother was capable of extreme recklessness.
- asunderI'm gonna speld your head asunderǃ You worthless gat.
- asylumThe asylum inmate muttered some doggerel about chains and pains to himself, over and over.
- asymmetricalQuestion six is asymmetrical: "Are things going in the right direction or on the wrong track?"
- asymmetryAsymmetry in pronominal sequencing is a recurrent feature of syndetic coordination, though with considerable...
- asymptomaticAfter a 10-day observation period, group 1 was divided into subgroup 1A (symptomatics) and subgroup 1B...
- asymptoticSkof investigated an interesting asymptotic property of the additive functions (see Theorem 2.34).
- atCaesar was at Rome.
- atheismShe finally came out of the closet to her religious family regarding her atheism.
- atheistAtheists argue that there is no experiential confirmation for the existence of a god.
- athleteShe's the first athlete in her sport to obtain a corporate sponsor.
- athleticAre you a member of the American Athletic Association?
- athleticsSince retiring from athletics, he has developed a paunch.
- athwartAbove, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart.
- atlasThis large atlas maps the whole world in very great detail.
- atmosphereThe atmosphere for the football match was great.
- atmosphericThe adaptive optical systems in modern astronomical telescopes compensate for atmospheric distortion by using...
- atollBut the middle of the sea was scattered with thousands of small tropical islands and atolls.
- atomIn a Venn diagram, an atom is depicted as an area circumscribed by lines but not cut by any line.
- atomicA stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted.
- atopHe sat atop the mountain, waiting for the end of the world.
- atriumNexine 0.5μ thick, separating from the sexine about 5μ from the pore and forming a deep, well-defined atrium.
- atrociousPrisons have been the sites of atrocious mistreatment of prisoners.
- atrocityThe regime is guilty of mass atrocities including forced displacement and the use of chemical weapons.
- atrophyBrain scans were graded on a five-point scale of atrophy.
- atropineSimilar to parasympathetically mediated HR-slowing, Fingolimod-related HR-slowing is reversed by atropine or...
- attachYou need to attach the carabiner to your harness.
- attachmentI have such an attachment towards my fiancé!
- attackThey claimed the censorship of the article was an attack on free speech.
- attackerI was greatly unnerved by the news that my attacker was back in the country.
- attainTo attain such a high level of proficiency requires hours of practice each day.
- attainmentMy attainment of proficiency in German was due to years upon years of study.
- attemptI attempted to sing, but my throat was too hoarse.
- attemptedShe is facing jail time for attempted robbery.
- attendServants attend the king day and night.
- attendanceAttendance at the meeting is required.
- attendantGive your keys to the parking attendants and they will park your car for you.
- attendeeI overestimated the number of attendees, and bought far too much food for the party.
- attendingShe's an attending in gastroenterology at Mass General.
- attentionPlease direct your attention to the following words.
- attentiveShe is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much.
- attenuationWe repeated obstruction attenuation measurements, in the same location, on follow-up non-contrast CT.
- attestWhen will the appraiser attest the date of the painting?
- atticWe went up to the attic to look for the boxes containing our childhood keepsakes.
- attireHe was wearing his formal attire.
- attitudeThe ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude.
- attorneyWhen a minor is involved, tutelary powers frequently accompany powers of attorney.
- attractA magnet attracts iron filings.
- attractionThe Moon is held in its orbit by the attraction of the Earth's gravity.
- attractiveThat's a very attractive offer.
- attributableHis lack of conversation is attributable to his shyness.
- attributeHis finest attribute is his kindness.
- attributionThe attribution of the quote is widely regarded as dubious.
- attritionThe cohort of one hundred students had attritioned to sixty by the end of secondary school.
- atypicalAntipsychotic drugs can be divided into typicals and atypicals.
- auctionDuring the auction, it is often a partnership's goal to find an eight-card major suit fit.
- auctioneerThe auctioneer knocked it down at £50.
- audaciousThat such a safe adaptation could come of The Hunger Games speaks more to the trilogy’s commercial ascent...
- audacityThe brash private had the audacity to criticize the general.
- audibleThe quarterback audibled after seeing the defensive formation.
- audiblyThe passengers audibly relaxed at touchdown.
- audienceWe joined the audience just as the lights went down.
- audioI DMed him an audio of myself singing the South Park intro.
- auditThis chart compresses the entire audit report into a few lines on a single diagram.
- auditionI've been to five auditions this week.
- auditorFred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books.
- auditoriumAfter lunch, we will all be in the main auditorium listening to the plenary.
- auditoryOne multisensory process is the integration of visual and auditory information in the perception of speech.
- aughtShow some aught to your elders, boy.
- augmentThe money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary.
- augmentedFor each augmented time window, we calculate windowwise covariances.
- augurEvery circumstance augured success.
- augustAugust Bebel, a socialist leader and writer.
- auldWrong”—anything that needs to go in the auld acquaintance category and be never brought to mind.
- auntMy aunt used to say, "One day is just like the other."
- auntieAuntie Mame had a real zest for life.
- auraThis place has an aura of 19th century Paris.
- auspiciousThis is an auspicious day.
- austereThe headmistress was an austere old woman.
- austerityPuritan austerity was so tempered by Dutch indifference, that mercy itself could not have dictated a milder...
- authenticThe experts confirmed it was an authentic signature.
- authenticateHe didn’t manage to authenticate the portrait: it’s probably a fake.
- authenticationThe museum required scientific tests for the authentication of the painting.
- authenticityI hereby certify the authenticity of this copy.
- authorThe copyright of any original writing belongs initially and properly to its author.
- authorialBut no, you have an authorial obligation to determine that this rock is not magical.
- authoritarianThe authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants.
- authoritarianismMany of the people whose consciousness was not totally sullied with the litter of cult trash maintained an...
- authoritativeThe authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron.
- authorityI have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them.
- authorizationI've got authorization. Call the office and you'll see.
- authorizeThe General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
- authorizedThe General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.
- authorshipWe are unaware of the authorship of this book.
- autismHaving autism is merely one form of neurodifference; being gifted and talented is another form of...
- autisticThis character is coded as autistic.
- autobiographicalThe 2006 graphic novel, an autobiographical work about Bechdel coming to terms with her homosexuality as her...
- autobiographySmith was listed as the author of his autobiography, but a ghostwriter did most of the work.
- autocracyI want to be clear: This shift toward democracy and away from autocracy is no reason to break out the...
- autocratAs Russia wages its premeditated, illegal war against Ukraine, killing thousands of innocents — even children...
- autocraticIn recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.
- autographSome autograph-hunters were pestering the players after the game.
- automakerWith such competition looming, one might suppose that U.S. automakers would embrace tighter domestic...
- automateMany offices still need to automate.
- automatedThey fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.
- automaticThe automatic clothes washer was a great labor-saving device.
- automaticallyAll candidates who miss the deadline or make a spelling mistake in their applications are automatically...
- automationWith all the discussion of automation, one point seems to have been largely overlooked.
- automatonDue to her strict adherence to her daily schedule, Jessica was becoming more and more convinced that she was...
- automobileA quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.
- automorphismThe automorphism group of a set is the set's symmetric group.
- automotiveHis business is a machine shop that works mainly in automotive, aerospace, and medical.
- autonomousNative American nations have often been described as sovereign nations, although as regards present-day...
- autonomyThey don't seek outright independence, but rather greater autonomy.
- autopilotI set the autopilot to due south, so I could get some rest.
- autopsyThe autopsy revealed he had died of multiple bullet wounds.
- autumnThe mouth of the river is a good place to go birdwatching in spring and autumn.
- auxiliaryMany languages, including English, use auxiliary verbs in constructing the passive voice.
- availI availed myself of the opportunity.
- availabilityWhat is your availability this week?
- availableWe have an available candidate.
- avalancheThe shelf broke and the boxes avalanched the workers.
- avatarOh, no, I clipped my avatar through the barrier!
- aveGorblimey, would you ’ave a butcher’s at the bristols on this bird in the currant bun!
- avenueThere are several avenues by which we can approach this problem.
- averSome philosophers aver that the well-to-do should be taxed at a higher rate than poorer people.
- averageYou need to show some averages in an executive summary, show some samples of raw data in the document body...
- aversionDue to her aversion to the outdoors she complained throughout the entire camping trip.
- avertI averted my eyes while my friend typed in her password.
- avianEpidemiologists worry about H2H transmission of avian influenza.
- aviationThe history of aviation is full of daring pioneers.
- aviatorRuth Elder was known for her beauty and acting, but her real dream was to become the female version of...
- avidI'm an avid reader.
- avocadoHis love of avocado toast is so zoomy.
- avoidI avoided the slap easily.
- avoidableThe minister confessed that many of the deaths were avoidable.
- avoidanceAt her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she...
- awAw, dad, why can't we go to Legoland?
- awaitI await your reply to my letter.
- awakeThey were awake to the possibility of a decline in sales.
- awakenEach morning he awakens with a smile on his face.
- awakeningNapoleon already warned of the awakening of the Dragon.
- awardFour or five of these medals are awarded every year.
- awareStay aware! Don't let your guard down.
- awarenessI gradually passed from sleep to full awareness.
- awashThe novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.
- awayHe went away on vacation.
- aweShe went god mode and effortlessly defeated her opponents, leaving them in awe of her superhuman skills.
- awesomeThe waterfall in the middle of the rainforest was an awesome sight.
- awfulThe smell of my socks is awful.
- awfullyShe led after the swimming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth.
- awhileSit with me awhile.
- awkwardJohn was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
- awkwardlyThe violence in these video games sits awkwardly with their stated aim of educating children.
- awkwardnessSuch awkwardnesses indicate that Lenin was conscious of the daily erosion of what few democratic institutions...
- awningThe station has three long platforms, mostly covered in awnings, the island connected with the main platform...
- awryThe frame was awry.
- axeThe tractor plant is slated for the axe.
- axialThe secondary xylem usually consists of axial and radial elements.
- axiomThe axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths.
- axisThe derivative of a continuous, differentiable function that twice crosses the axis must have a zero.
- axleThe mechanic replaced the broken axle on the truck.
- axonHis seven-year-old brain fires and rewires, building arborized axons, dendrites, those tiny spreading trees.
- ayAy, chihuahua! The computer crashed and I'm going to have to start all over again.
- ayeThe ayes have it.
- azureOn his shield was a lion rampant sable, pizzled azure.
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