Word.ws English Dictionary

Words That Start with AS

There are 345 words that start with AS on Word.ws, from 2 to 15 letters. The most common length is 9 letters (53 words). The words used most often are as, ask, asked, association and asking.

Meanings from Wiktionary. Not an official Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordle word list.

2-letter words that start with AS

  • as2adv. To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

3-letter words that start with AS

  • ase3n. An essential energy in West African religions.
  • ash6n. The solid remains of a fire.
  • ask7v. To request (information, or an answer to a question).
  • asp5n. A venomous viper native to southwestern Europe (Vipera aspis).
  • asr3n. The afternoon Islamic prayer.

4-letter words that start with AS

  • asea4adj. On the ocean; on a boat on the ocean.
  • asha7n. The concept of truth and existence in Zoroastrianism, usually...
  • ashy10adj. Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion)...
  • asse4n. A Cape fox (Vulpes chama).
  • assy7adj. Like or resembling an ass; asinine.
  • asun4n. A Yoruba dish made from roasted goat meat sautéed in spicy peppers and...
  • asym9n. A video game that has asymmetrical gameplay.

5-letter words that start with AS

  • asado6n. Any of various dishes made from grilled or barbecued meat originating...
  • asana5n. A body position, typically associated with the practice of yoga.
  • ascii7n. Ascians.
  • ascon7n. A cavity, in the form of a bag or tube, lined with choanocytes, that...
  • ascot7n. An instant, wall-mounted water heater, irrespective of brand.
  • ascus7n. A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive...
  • asham10n. A dessert made from shelled and parched corn pounded into powder.
  • ashen8adj. Made from the wood of the ash-tree.
  • asher8n. A member of the alt.suicide.holiday newsgroup, which deals with the...
  • aside6adv. To or on one side so as to be out of the way.
  • askar9n. Police.
  • asked10adj. Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).
  • asker9n. Someone who asks a question.
  • askew12adj. Turned or twisted to one side.
  • askey12adj. Looking aside.
  • aspen7adj. Pertaining to the aspen tree.
  • asper7n. Any one of several small coins, circulated around the eastern...
  • aspet7n. Armenian hereditary title borne by the members of the Bagratuni...
  • aspic9n. A meat or fish jelly.
  • aspie7n. An Aspergerian: a person with Asperger’s syndrome.
  • aspin7n. Synonym of askal.
  • aspis7n. A type of round shield borne by ancient Greek soldiers.
  • aspro7n. Associate professor.
  • assai5adv. A tempo direction equivalent to "very".
  • assay8n. Trial, attempt.
  • asset5n. A thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash...
  • assur5adj. Forbidden.
  • astar5adj. Covered with bright or sparkling objects.
  • aster5n. Any of several plants of the genus Aster; one of its flowers.
  • astin5n. Any of a group of cyclical pentapeptides originating from the plant...
  • astir5adj. In motion; characterized by motion.
  • aston5n. A lower third.

6-letter words that start with AS

  • asarum8n. Any plant of the genus Asarum.
  • ascend9v. To move upward, to fly, to soar.
  • ascent8n. The act of ascending; a motion upwards.
  • ascham13n. A cupboard or case for storing bows and other archery equipment.
  • asemic10adj. Of or relating to asemia.
  • ashame11v. To feel shame; to be ashamed.
  • ashcan11n. A container for collecting ashes, especially from wood and coal fires...
  • ashing10n. An analytic procedure in which a sample is heated in a furnace to leave...
  • ashlar9n. Masonry employing flat and well-squared stone or brick, creating an...
  • ashman11n. One employed to collect ash.
  • ashoka13n. A tree of species Saraca asoca, native to South Asia and western...
  • ashore9adv. On the land as opposed to onboard.
  • ashram11n. A secluded religious hermitage inhabited by gurus, or the population of...
  • asiago7n. A hard Italian cheese similar to Parmesan.
  • askari10n. A member of a local African military or police unit, usually one...
  • asking11adj. That asks; that expresses a question or request.
  • aslant6adv. At or on a slant; in a slanting or sloping direction.
  • asleep8adj. In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
  • aspect10n. Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
  • aspire8v. To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
  • assail6v. To attack with harsh words or violent force.
  • assent6v. To agree to a proposal.
  • assert6v. To declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.
  • assess6v. To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
  • assets6n. Any property or object of value that one possesses, usually considered...
  • assign7v. To designate or set apart (something) for some purpose.
  • assise6n. Two or more beds or strata of rock united by the occurrence of fossils...
  • assist6v. To help.
  • assize15n. A session or inquiry made before a court or jury.
  • assman8n. Someone who rides a donkey.
  • assort6v. To sort or arrange according to characteristic or class.
  • assume8v. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true...
  • assure6v. To make sure and secure; ensure.
  • astern6adv. Behind (a vessel); in the rear.
  • asthma11n. A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may...
  • astore6v. To store; to furnish with stores.
  • astral6adj. Relating to or resembling the stars; starry.
  • astray9adv. Away from the proper path; in a wrong or unknown direction.
  • astute6adj. Quickly and critically discerning.
  • aswang10n. A shapeshifting evil creature in Philippine mythology.
  • asylee9n. A non-citizen of a country who has been granted asylum in that country.
  • asylum11n. A place of safety or refuge.

7-letter words that start with AS

  • ascetic11adj. Of or relating to ascetics.
  • ascites9n. An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently...
  • ascitic11adj. Of, pertaining to, or suffering from ascites.
  • ascribe11v. To regard as arising from a specified cause or source.
  • asepsis9n. The state of being free from sepsis.
  • aseptic11adj. Free of disease-causing microbes.
  • asexual14adj. Non-sexual in nature, unmarked by sexual activity.
  • ashamed13adj. Feeling shame or guilt.
  • asherah13n. A wooden pole or tree set up to represent the goddess Asherah.
  • ashfall13n. The precipitation of ash from a volcanic eruption.
  • ashling11n. A small ash tree.
  • ashrafi13n. A coin of usually gold issued by Muslim dynasties in the Middle East...
  • ashrama12n. Any of the four stages of Hindu spiritual life.
  • ashtray13n. A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.
  • ashwood14n. Wood of the ash tree.
  • asiento7n. A treaty or pact, in Spanish contexts.
  • asinine7adj. Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or...
  • askance13adv. Of a glance or look: with disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
  • asocial9adj. Not social, not relating to society.
  • asphalt12n. A sticky, black to brown and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid...
  • aspirin9n. An analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid.
  • assault7n. A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows...
  • assayer10n. One who assays, or performs chemical tests on metals.
  • assegai8n. A slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip, especially those...
  • assizes16n. The regional courts of England and Wales, which were replaced by the...
  • assless7adj. Without an ass.
  • assload8n. An amount carried by an ass (donkey).
  • assuage8v. To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion...
  • assumed10adj. Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.
  • assured8adj. Guaranteed; secure.
  • assurer7n. An insurer; an underwriter.
  • astable9adj. Not stable.
  • astatic9adj. Not static or stable; unsteady, unstable.
  • astilbe9n. Any species, subspecies, cultivar, or specimen of the genus Astilbe.
  • astound8v. To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.
  • astride8adv. With one’s legs on either side.
  • astroid8n. A hypocycloid with four cusps.
  • asunder8adv. Apart or separate from each other.

8-letter words that start with AS

  • asbestos10n. Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for...
  • ascender11n. A person or thing that ascends.
  • ascidian11n. Any member of the class Ascidiacea (the sea squirts).
  • ascorbic14adj. Of or pertaining to ascorbic acid or its derivatives.
  • ascorbyl15n. A univalent radical derived from ascorbic acid.
  • aseismic12adj. Seismically inactive.
  • ashfield15n. A field that is covered in ash.
  • ashigaru12n. A feudal Japanese footsoldier.
  • ashtanga12n. The classical system of yoga described in the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali.
  • aspartic12adj. Of or pertaining to aspartic acid or its derivatives.
  • aspartyl13n. The univalent radical obtained by removal of a hydrogen atom from the...
  • aspected13adj. Having a (specified) aspect.
  • asperger11n. An aspergillum.
  • asperges11n. A Christian rite in which the congregation is sprinkled with water.
  • asperity13n. The quality of having a rough or uneven surface; roughness, unevenness...
  • aspheric15adj. Aspherical.
  • asphodel14n. Any of the flowering plants of the family Asphodelaceae, especially...
  • asphyxia23n. Loss of consciousness due to the interruption of breathing and...
  • aspirant10n. Someone who aspires (for high office, etc.).
  • aspirate10n. The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive or fricative...
  • aspiring11adj. Hoping to become.
  • assassin8n. Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who...
  • assaying12n. A trial by assay.
  • assemble12v. To put together.
  • assembly15n. A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.
  • assented9adj. Of stocks or bonds: whose holders agree to deposit them by way of...
  • asserted9adj. Stated, declared or alleged, especially with confidence but no proof.
  • assessee8n. Something or someone that is assessed.
  • assessor8n. One who assesses a property for tax or insurance evaluation.
  • assiette8n. A plate of food, but typically a small plate containing the same food...
  • assigned10adj. Which has been assigned or designated for some purpose.
  • assignee9n. One to whom a thing is assigned.
  • assignor9n. The person or party that makes an assignment.
  • assister8n. One who assists; an assistant or helper.
  • assorted9adj. Composed of a number of different kinds or types; mixed; miscellaneous.
  • assuming11n. An assumption.
  • assuring9adj. Synonym of reassuring.
  • astatine8n. A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens...
  • asterias8n. A sea star.
  • asterion8n. The point on the side of the skull corresponding to the posterior end...
  • asterisk12n. A small star; also (by extension), something resembling or shaped like...
  • asterism10n. An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible...
  • asteroid9n. A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and...
  • asthenia11n. Weakness; loss of strength.
  • astonish11v. To surprise greatly.
  • astrally11adv. In an astral manner or context.
  • astutely11adv. In an astute manner.
  • asystole11n. An absence of a systole; a failure of the heart to contract.

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9-letter words that start with AS

  • ascendant12adj. Moving upward; ascending, rising.
  • ascending13adj. Rising or increasing to higher levels, values, or degrees. (e.g. of a...
  • ascension11n. The act of ascending; an ascent.
  • ascertain11v. To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
  • ascetical13adj. Ascetic.
  • asclepias13n. Any plant of the genus Asclepias.
  • ascorbate13n. Any salt or ester of ascorbic acid.
  • asexually19adv. In an asexual manner; without having sex.
  • asparagus12n. Any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus having leaflike...
  • aspartame13n. An artificial sweetener, the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from...
  • aspartate11n. The conjugate base of aspartic acid, or any salt or ester of it.
  • aspectual13adj. Of or pertaining to an aspect.
  • aspersion11n. An attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in...
  • asphalted15adj. Covered in asphalt.
  • asphaltic16adj. Resembling, containing, or relating to asphalt or bitumen.
  • aspirated12adj. Pronounced with an audible breath, a brief expulsion of air at the end...
  • aspirator11n. A pump which draws gas through a liquid.
  • asplenium13n. Synonym of spleenwort: any plant of the genus Asplenium.
  • assailant9n. Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally.
  • assaulter9n. One who commits assault.
  • assembler13n. A program that reads source code written in assembly language and...
  • asserting10n. The act of making assertions.
  • assertion9n. The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.
  • assertive12adj. Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.
  • assessing10n. Action of the verb to assess; assessment.
  • assiduity13n. Great and persistent toil or effort.
  • assiduous10adj. Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.
  • assistant9adj. Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.
  • assisting10n. Assistance; help given.
  • assistive12adj. Providing or designed to provide assistance, especially to persons with...
  • associate11adj. Joined with another or others and having lower status.
  • assonance11n. The repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds (though with...
  • assuaging11n. The act of one who assuages.
  • assumedly15adv. In an assumed manner; presumably.
  • assumpsit13n. A promise or undertaking, either express or implied, founded on a...
  • assurance11n. The act of assuring; a declaration intended to inspire full confidence...
  • assuredly13adv. In an assured manner; confidently.
  • asthmatic16adj. Having the characteristics of asthma.
  • astounded11adj. Surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered.
  • astrakhan16n. Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from...
  • astrocyte14n. A neuroglial cell, in the shape of a star, in the brain, which forms...
  • astrodome12n. A transparent dome in the fuselage of an aircraft or spacecraft through...
  • astrolabe11n. An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of...
  • astrology13n. Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative...
  • astronaut9n. A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels...
  • astronomy14n. The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere...
  • asymmetry19n. An absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a...
  • asymptote16n. A straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely as it goes...

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10-letter words that start with AS

  • asafoetida14n. A resinous gum from the stem and roots of Ferula species such as Ferula...
  • asbestosis12n. A chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term, heavy...
  • ascariasis12n. A disease of humans caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris...
  • ascendance15n. Ascendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.
  • ascendancy18n. The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.
  • asceticism16n. The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and...
  • ascribable16adj. Able to be ascribed.
  • ascription14n. The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic...
  • asexuality20n. The quality of experiencing little or no sexual attraction.
  • asparagine13n. A nonessential amino acid C₄H₈N₂O₃ found in plants such as asparagus.
  • asphaltene15n. Any of the dark organic constituents of crude oils and bitumen that are...
  • asphalting16n. An application of asphalt.
  • aspherical17adj. Not spherical or nearly spherical.
  • asphyxiate25v. To smother or suffocate someone.
  • aspidistra13n. Any of several Asian plants of the genus Aspidistra, having large...
  • aspiration12n. The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire...
  • assaultive13adj. Confrontational; tending or seeming to assault; characterized by...
  • assemblage15n. The process of assembling or bringing together.
  • assembling15n. A gathering or assembly.
  • assessable12adj. Able to be assessed.
  • assessment12n. The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.
  • assignable13adj. Capable of being assigned (all senses).
  • assignment13n. The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
  • assimilate12v. To incorporate nutrients into the body, especially after digestion.
  • assistance12n. Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.
  • associated13adj. Connected with something or another person.
  • assortment12n. A collection of varying but related items.
  • assumingly16adv. In an assuming manner.
  • assumption14n. The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up...
  • assumptive17adj. Held as true or valid without evidence.
  • asterisked15adj. Containing asterisks.
  • asteroidal11adj. Of or pertaining to an asteroid.
  • astigmatic15adj. Suffering from astigmatism.
  • astonished14adj. Amazed; surprised.
  • astounding12adj. That astounds or astound.
  • astragalus11n. Synonym of anklebone.
  • astringent11n. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of...
  • astrocytic17adj. Of or pertaining to the astrocytes.
  • astroglial11adj. Of or pertaining to the astrocytes, the star-shaped glial cells of the...
  • astrograph16n. A telescope designed and used for astronomical photography.
  • astrologer11n. One who studies or practices astrology.
  • astrometry15n. The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the...
  • astronomer12n. One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a...
  • astronomic14adj. Of very large or immense proportions; colossal.
  • astuteness10n. The quality of being astute.
  • asymmetric19adj. Not symmetric.
  • asymptotic19adj. Pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity.
  • asynchrony21n. The state of being asynchronous, or out of synchronization.

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11-letter words that start with AS

  • ascetically18adv. In an ascetic manner.
  • aseptically18adv. In an aseptic manner.
  • ashwagandha22n. Withania somnifera, a stout shrub that produces red berry-like fruit...
  • aspergillus14n. Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are...
  • assassinate11v. To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or...
  • assemblyman20n. A male member of an assembly.
  • assertively17adv. In an assertive manner.
  • assiduously15adv. In an assiduous manner; diligently, industriously.
  • assignation12n. An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.
  • assimilable15adj. Capable of being assimilated; susceptible to assimilation.
  • assimilator13n. A person or thing which assimilates.
  • association13n. The act of associating.
  • associative16adj. Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable...
  • assortative14adj. Characterized by assorting.
  • assuredness12n. The state or quality of being assured.
  • astaxanthin21n. A xanthophyll pigment that occurs widely in plants and animals...
  • astigmatism16n. A defect of a lens such that light rays coming from a point do not meet...
  • astonishing15adj. Causing astonishment.
  • astringency17n. The quality of being astringent.
  • astrocytoma18n. A cancer of the brain that originates in astrocytes.
  • astrologist12n. One who practices astrology; an astrologer.
  • astrometric15adj. Of or relating to astrometry.
  • asymptotics20n. Asymptotic analysis.

12-letter words that start with AS

  • asparaginase15n. An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of asparagine to aspartic acid...
  • asphyxiating28adj. Causing asphyxiation; depriving living beings of the ability to breathe.
  • asphyxiation27n. Death due to lack of oxygen.
  • aspirational14adj. Being ambitious.
  • assimilating15adj. That assimilates.
  • assimilation14n. The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated.
  • assimilative17adj. Tending to, or characterized by, assimilation.
  • assimilatory17adj. That tends to assimilate.
  • astonishment17n. The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
  • astoundingly17adv. In an astounding manner; so as to astound, surprise, or amaze.
  • astrobiology18n. The study of life anywhere in the universe, including Earth.
  • astrological15adj. Of, or relating to astrology.
  • astronautics14n. Navigation through space.
  • astronomical16adj. Of or relating to astronomy.
  • astrophysics22n. The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical...
  • astroturfing16n. The disguising of an orchestrated campaign as a "grass-roots" event...
  • asymmetrical21adj. Not symmetrical.
  • asymptomatic23adj. Not exhibiting any symptoms of disease, as for example in a case which...
  • asynchronous20adj. Not synchronous; occurring at different times.

13-letter words that start with AS

14-letter words that start with AS

15-letter words that start with AS

  • assimilationist17n. An advocate of the policy or practice of the assimilation of immigrant...
1,175 rare words that start with AS

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Questions about these words

How many words that start with AS are there?
Word.ws lists 345 words that start with AS, plus 1,175 rare ones.
What are common words that start with AS?
as, ask, asked, association, asking, associated, assistant and assembly.
Which of the words that start with AS has the highest letter score?
asphyxiating scores 28 points with the standard letter tile values.

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Word lists and meanings adapted from the Wiktionary entry of each word. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out names, abbreviations, misspellings and offensive words, and ordered the most common words by how often they appear in English (wordfreq). Meanings from Wiktionary; this is not an official Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordle word list. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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