lao

A member of a people inhabiting Laos and Thailand, or their Tai language.


lap

To drink by scooping with the tongue, as an animal.


laptop

A portable personal computer designed to fit on a user's lap.


large

Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.

largely enlarge largeness largesse largo


larger

Comparative form of large; of greater size or extent.


largest

Of the greatest size, extent, or importance.

large largely enlarge enlargement larger


lark

A lark is a small singing bird known for its upward flight and song.

laverock skylark larkspur larky songbird


las

Plural of 'la', the sixth note of the musical scale.


laser

A device that emits coherent light through stimulated emission of radiation.

laser

LASER

Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

lasers laser-guided laserlight laserbeam


lash

A lash is the flexible thong of a whip or a blow delivered with it.

lash

backlash whiplash lashless lashline lashy


lassie

A lassie is a Scottish or informal word for a girl or young woman.


last

Coming at the end or final in a sequence; to continue for a duration.


latch

A fastening device that secures a door, gate, or lid by catching on a keep or strike.


late

Occurring or arriving after the expected or planned time.


later

at a time in the future or after the time referenced.


latest

The most recent or up-to-date example of something.


latex

A milky fluid exuded by certain plants, such as the rubber tree, or a synthetic product resembling it.

latex

A milky fluid exuded by certain plants, or a synthetic product resembling it.


latin

The language of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, or relating to it.


latina

A woman or girl of Latin American origin or descent.


latino

A person of Latin American origin or descent.


latitude

The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or a similar measurement on other celestial bodies.


latter

Referring to the second of two things or people just mentioned.

latter

lætra

slower, later (comparative of læt 'late')


laugh

To make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that express mirth or amusement.

laughter laughable guffaw giggle chortle


laughter

laugh laughable mirth chuckle giggle hilarious


launder

To wash and finish clothing or other textiles.


laurel

Any of a number of shrubs and trees with aromatic leaves, especially Laurus nobilis.


lavender

Lavender is a fragrant mint-family plant with purple flowers, and by extension its pale purple color.

lavender

a fragrant purple-flowered plant and its pale purple color

lavendered lavandula lavation lave launder


law

A rule or system of rules enforced by authority or custom.

law

a rule or system of rules enforced by authority


lawful

An adjective meaning permitted by or conforming to law.

law lawfully lawfulness unlawful lawless


laws

Rules or regulations established by authority that are binding on members of a community.


lawyer

A qualified professional who provides legal advice and represents clients in legal matters.

law legal legality attorney counsel solicitor


lawyers

Professionals qualified to advise and represent clients in legal matters.


lay

To put something down gently or carefully.


layer

A sheet, thickness, or level of material laid one above another.


layout

The way in which something is arranged or laid out.


lazy

Unwilling to work or use energy; indolent.


lcd

Abbreviation for liquid crystal display; electronic visual output device using liquid crystals.


lea

A lea is a meadow or grassy clearing, especially one in or near woodland.


lead

To guide or direct; also a metal element.


leaders

Individuals who guide, direct, or have authority over a group or organization.


leadership

The action or influence of guiding or directing people or an organization.


leading

Going in front or being in a position of authority or influence.


leads

Plural of lead; goes in front or directs others, or a metal element with atomic number 82.

leads

goes in front, conducts, or plural of lead metal


leaf

A flattened green outgrowth from the stem of a plant.


league

An association of teams, organizations, or people united for a common purpose or competition.


leak

(Of a fluid or gas) escape or pass through a hole or crack.


lean

To incline or bend from a vertical position.


leap

To jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.


learn

To acquire knowledge or skill through study or experience.


learner

A person who is acquiring knowledge or a new skill.

learn learning learned teach scholarship


learning

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study or experience.


lease

A contract by which one party grants another the use of an asset for a specified period, typically in return for periodic payments.


least

The smallest in amount, degree, or importance.


leather

A strong, flexible, durable material made by tanning animal hides or skins.

leathery
leather jacket
suede
tanned
hide


leave

To go away from a place or person; to depart or permit someone to do something.


lecture

legible intellect collect elect diligent


led

Past tense and past participle of lead, meaning to guide or direct someone or something.


ledge

A narrow shelf or ridge that projects from a surface, especially rock.

ledge

a narrow shelf or ridge that projects from a surface, especially rock

ledge

projecting shelf or ridge; origin uncertain


ledger

A ledger is a book or digital record in which financial accounts are entered and balanced.

ledger

a book or digital record for financial accounts

liggere

a thing laid up in one place; later, an account book


lee

The sheltered side of something, especially a ship, away from the wind.


leech

A bloodsucking annelid that feeds on the blood of other animals.

leech

a bloodsucking annelid that feeds on the blood of other animals


left

The side or direction opposite to the right, or past tense of leave.


leftover

Something remaining after the rest has been used, eaten, or decided.

leftover

something remaining after the rest has been used or consumed


leg

Each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands.


legacy

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.


legal

Relating to law or lawful, or permitted by law.

legality legalize legally legislation legislate legitimate


legend

A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.


legendary

Relating to or characteristic of a legend or legends; remarkable enough to be famous.


legion

A large unit of the Roman army, or a very large number of people or things.


legislation

Laws enacted by a legislative body; the process of making or enacting laws.


legislative

Having the power or function of making laws.

legislature legislator legislation legislate legal


legislature

The legislative body of a country or state.

legislature

legislatura

latura

a bearing, bringing (from ferre 'to bear')


legit

(informal) Conforming to rules or laws; authentic, genuine.

legitimate legitimacy legal legislate allegiance


leisure

license illicit permit liberate permission


lemon

A yellow, oval citrus fruit with acidic juice.


lemonade

A drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water.


lend

To give something to someone temporarily, expecting it to be returned.

lend

To give something temporarily, expecting return.


lender

A person or organization that lends money or something else.


length

The measurement or extent of something from end to end.


lens

A piece of glass or other transparent material with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays.


leopard

A large solitary cat that has a yellowish-brown coat with dark spots, native to Africa and Asia.


les

French definite article in plural form meaning 'the', or sometimes used in English in French phrases.


lesbian

A woman whose romantic or sexual attraction is primarily to women.


lesbians

Women who are primarily romantically or sexually attracted to other women.

lesbians

lesbian

a woman who is sexually attracted to other women


less

A smaller amount or quantity of something.


lesson

A period of instruction or a piece of knowledge imparted by experience or teaching.

lesson

unit of instruction or experience-derived knowledge

lecture legible legend lessonplan select


lest

A conjunction used to express prevention or fear that something undesirable may happen.

lest

in order to prevent something undesirable


let

To allow or permit someone to do something, or to cause something to happen.

letter lettuce outlet inlet ballet mullet


letter

A written or printed character representing a sound in speech, or a written message.


letters

Plural of letter; characters of an alphabet or written messages.


lettuce

An edible leafy plant grown and eaten as a salad green.

lactuca lactucarium lactucine lactic lactose


leu

The basic monetary unit of Romania and Moldova.

leu

leu

lion (from Dutch thaler coins with a lion depicted)


leukemia

A cancer of blood-forming tissues that produces abnormal white blood cells.

λευκός + αἷμα

leukemia

a cancer of blood-forming tissues that produces abnormal white blood cells

leukocyte leukemic leukopenia leukocytosis leukosis


level

A horizontal plane or surface; a position in a hierarchy.

level

a horizontal plane or hierarchical position

leveling leveled leveler levels levelness


levels

Plural of level; horizontal planes or degrees of intensity, achievement, or position.


leverage

The use of a lever; the mechanical advantage gained by using a lever; strategic advantage.


levy

elevate lever relief leaven alleviate buoyant


lex

legal legislation legitimate loyal privilege


liability

The state of being legally responsible for something, or a disadvantageous factor.

liable
liabilities
liable for
unreliable


liaison

A liaison is a connection or communication link, especially between people, groups, or organizations.


liar

A person who tells lies or habitually speaks falsehoods.


liberal

Willing to respect individual behavior and opinions; generous.


liberate

To liberate is to free someone or something from control, captivity, or oppression.

liberation liberated liberating liberator liberty


liberation

The act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment or oppression.


liberty

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.


libraries

plural of library; buildings or rooms containing books and other materials for reading, learning, or reference.

library librarian librarianship literate


library

A building or room containing books and other literary materials available for borrowing or consultation.

librarian librarianship liber libel liberal


license

an official permission or permit to do something that would otherwise be unlawful.

licensor
licensee
license plate
licentious


licensed

Having official permission or authorization to operate or practice.

license licentious licentiously licenser


lick

Pass the tongue over (something), typically in order to taste, moisten, or clean it.


lid

A removable cover for the top of a container.


lie

To be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a surface.


lieutenant

A military officer of rank below captain; one who acts in place of a superior.

place holder (one holding the place of another)

lieu tenure tenant locum lieutenant-colonel


life

The state of being alive or the duration of existence from birth to death.


lifeguard

A person trained to watch swimmers and rescue people from drowning.

lifeguard

a person trained to watch swimmers and rescue people from drowning


lifeless

Lacking life; dead, inanimate, or devoid of vitality and energy.

lifeless

līflēas

lif

*libam

*leip-

to adhere, be sticky (→ fat → body → life)

life live alive lively lifelike lifeline


lifelong

lasting for the whole of a person's life.


lifetime

lifespan
lifelong
lifetime achievement
lifetime warranty


light

Natural electromagnetic radiation that allows vision and illuminates objects.

lighten lighter lightning lightly lightness


lightbox

A translucent surface illuminated from behind, used for viewing transparencies or tracing images.


lighten

To make or become lighter in weight, color, or brightness.


lighthouse

A lighthouse is a tower with a bright light that guides ships away from hazards.


lighting

The arrangement, type, or effect of light in a place or on a subject; the equipment producing light.

lighting

arrangement of light; equipment producing light


lightning

The visible discharge of electricity that accompanies a thunderstorm.


lights

Sources of illumination or plural of light, the form of energy that enables vision.


lightweight

Of less than the usual or an expected weight.

*legwh- (light, not heavy) + *wegʰ- (to carry, to move)


like

To enjoy or find pleasant; or resembling or similar to.


likely

Probable or having a good chance of happening; apparently suitable.


likeness

The quality or state of being similar in appearance, character, or form.


lily

a plant with large, showy, typically trumpet-shaped flowers.


limb

An arm or leg of a human or four-legged animal, or a large main branch of a tree.


limbo

Limbo is a state of uncertainty or suspension, and in Christian theology it is the place where souls are thought to await heaven.

limbo

state of uncertainty or theological borderland

limbo

the theological place of souls awaiting heaven

limboed limboing limbos limbo-dance limbo-like


limit

A point or level beyond which something cannot or will not go.

limit

boundary or point beyond which something cannot go

limitation limitable unlimited limiter delimit


limitation

A restricting condition or lack of ability.

limit limited limitless delimitation unlimited


limited

Restricted in scope, extent, or quantity; not unlimited.


limousine

A large luxurious car, especially one driven by a chauffeur.

limousine

limousine

Limousin

region in France (known for a type of cloak)


limp

Lacking stiffness or firmness; drooping or flaccid.

limp

lacking stiffness or firmness; drooping or flaccid


linden

A linden is a deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, valued for its fragrant flowers and timber.

Linden lindens linden-tree lindenwood linden-bloom


line

A straight or curved mark, or a thin cord or rope.


linear

Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.


linen

A strong woven fabric made from flax, or cloth made from that fabric.

linen

linseed linsey linum linenary linencloth


lines

Long, narrow marks or the plural form of a row of written or printed text.


lineup

A row or arranged list of people or things, especially a police identification array or a scheduled roster.

lineup

a row or arranged list of people or things


ling

A long, slender marine fish, typically of the cod family.


linger

To remain or stay on longer than expected, often slowly or reluctantly.

linger

to remain or stay on longer than expected

linger lingered lingering lingerer long lengthen


lingerie

Women's lightweight undergarments and sleepwear, typically made of silk, lace, or similar delicate materials.


link

A connection or relationship between things, or a single loop in a chain.


links

Connections or relationships between things, or golf course fairways.


linux

A free and open-source operating system kernel developed by Linus Torvalds.


lion

A large carnivorous feline mammal, native to Africa and India, known for its majestic mane.


lip

Either of the two fleshy folds forming the edges of the mouth.


lipstick

A cosmetic preparation for coloring and moisturizing the lips.


liquid

A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.


liquor

Alcoholic drinks, especially distilled spirits.


lira

The former monetary unit of Italy, Turkey, and some other countries.


list

A series of items written or printed one after another.


listed

Past tense of list; entered in a list or catalog; placed on a stock exchange.


listen

To pay attention to sound or to hear with intention.


listing

A list or catalog of items, properties, or information presented in a structured format.


listings

Entries in a list; published descriptions of properties or services for sale.


lists

Series or records of items, names, or information arranged in rows or groups.


liter

A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter.

liter

litre milliliter kiloliter deciliter litral


literacy

classical (Latin), 19th century (English coinage)

literacy

literate

litteratus

educated, learned, able to read and write

literal literature literate illiteracy obliterate


literal

Literal means closely following the exact words or the plain meaning of the text.

letter literate literacy literalism literally


literally

In a literal, exact, or strict sense; used to emphasize the truth of a statement (also used hyperbolically as an intensifier).

letter (of the alphabet), written character

literal literate literature literacy literalism literary


literary

Concerning the writing, study, or content of literature.


literature

Written works considered to have artistic or intellectual value, or the body of written texts on a particular subject.


litigation

The process of taking legal action, especially in a court of law.

litigate litigant legal obligation agent allege


litter

Litter is loose bedding such as straw, or a scattered heap of waste or debris.

littermate litterbug bedlitter literate littering


live

To remain alive or to reside in a particular place.


livelihood

The means of earning a living or supporting oneself.

livelihood

the means of earning a living or supporting oneself


lively

Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.


liver

A large glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates, involved in many metabolic processes.


lives

The plural of life; the state of being alive or the period of existence from birth to death.


livestock

living
stockade
stocking
life
stock market


living

The state of being alive or a means of obtaining money for sustenance.

living

state of being alive or means of subsistence


lizard

A reptile with a long body and tail, four legs, and a scaly skin.


llc

A limited liability company, a business structure that provides liability protection to its owners.

corporation
partnership
business structure


load

A heavy or bulky thing that is being carried; an amount of work or responsibility.


loaf

A loaf is a shaped mass of bread baked in one piece.


loan

Money or property lent by one party to another with the expectation of repayment.


loans

Plural of loan; sums of money lent by a creditor to a borrower, typically at interest.


loathe

To feel intense disgust or strong aversion toward someone or something.

loathing loathsome loath loathly loathsomeness


lobby

A hall, corridor, or waiting room at the entrance to a building, or to seek to influence a politician or public official on an issue.


lobe

A rounded projecting part or division of an organ or structure.


lobster

A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first two of which are typically very large and pincer-like.


local

Relating to or belonging to a particular place or neighborhood.

locale locally locality localize location


locale

A place where something happens or is set.


locate

To discover the exact place or position of something.


located

Situated or positioned at a particular place.


locations

Specific places, positions, or sites where something is situated or found.


locator

locate location local allocate dislocate


loch

A lake or narrow sea inlet in Scotland or Ireland.


lock

A mechanism for keeping a door, window, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated by a key.

latch locker padlock unlock enclosure closure


lockdown

A restriction that confines people to a building or area, especially during an emergency.


locker

A small, usually metal, cupboard or compartment in which personal belongings can be stored.

locker

A small, usually metal, cupboard or compartment for storage.


locket

A locket is a small ornamental case, usually worn on a chain, that opens to hold a keepsake.

fastening; something that closes or secures

locket

locket

a small lock or clasp; later, a keepsake case

lock

a fastening device; something that secures an opening


loft

A room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building; an upper floor.


log

A record of events or activities; a piece of wood or timber from a felled tree.


logged

Recorded in a log or record; cut down trees for timber.


logic

Reasoning conducted according to strict principles of validity.

logikḗ (λογική)

The art of reasoning. From logos (word, reason, discourse).


logical

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument; characterized by clear, sound reasoning.

logic apology dialogue prologue epilogue


login

The action of accessing a system or account using credentials; or a username used for access.


logistics

The detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation, especially involving the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies.

logic logical logarithm eulogy apology dialogue


logo

A symbol, mark, or design that identifies a company, organization, or brand.


lollipop

A hard sweet mounted on a stick and licked while eaten.

lollipop

lolly

an uncertain dialectal source, probably referring to licking or a sweet

pop

an imitative element suggesting a sudden burst or snap


london

The capital city of the United Kingdom and England.


lonely

Sad or dejected because of a lack of companions or company; solitary.


loner

A loner is a person who prefers being alone or keeps apart from groups.


lonesome

Feeling or causing a feeling of loneliness.


long

Extending or lasting for a considerable distance or time.

long

extending for considerable distance or time


longer

Extending for a greater distance or duration; comparative form of long.


longitude

The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object.


loo

A toilet or lavatory, often used informally.


looked

Directed the eyes toward something in order to see; past tense of look.


looking

Present participle of look; the act of directing one's gaze or searching for something.


lookout

A person or place from which to keep watch.


looks

Appearances or visual impressions; or third person singular verb meaning to direct one's gaze.


loop

A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself, or by a piece of string, rope, or wire that is bent into a curve with the ends crossed over but not joined.

loop

A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.


loose

Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to become detached.


loosen

To make or become less tight or secure; unfasten.


loot

Goods, especially money or valuables, acquired illicitly.


lord

A person who holds high rank or authority, especially a nobleman or feudal superior.


lordship

The power or authority of a lord; the territory or domain of a lord; a title of respect for a lord or a judge.


lorry

A large road vehicle used for carrying goods.

lorry

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods


los

Spanish definite article meaning 'the' in masculine plural form, used in English place names.


lose

To be deprived of; to fail to win; to misplace


loser

A person or thing that loses, especially a game or contest.


loss

The fact or process of losing something or someone; a decrease.


lost

Unable to find one's way; no longer possessed or in one's possession.


lot

A large number or quantity; a piece of land or a group of items sold together.


lots

Large quantities or numbers of things; parcels of land; plural of lot.


lotus

A type of aquatic plant with large, showy flowers, especially the water lily.


loud

(Of a sound) having a high volume or intensity.


louis

A gold coin formerly used in France, or a variant spelling of the name Louis.


louisiana

A state in the southern United States, named after French King Louis XIV.


lounge

To stand, sit, or lie in a lazy, relaxed way.


louse

A louse is a small parasitic insect that lives on human or animal hair or skin.


lovable

Having qualities that inspire love or deep affection in others.

lovable

love + -able

able to be loved (-able from Latin -abilis)

love lovely beloved lover loving lovably


love

An intense feeling of deep affection and care for someone or something.


lovebird

A small, brightly colored parrot known for forming strong pair bonds.

lovebird

a small brightly colored parrot known for strong pair bonds

bird

bird, originally a young bird or fledgling


lovely

Extremely beautiful or attractive; delightful and pleasing.


lover

A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.


low

Of small height or situated not far above the ground.


lower

Situated at a smaller height or position beneath something else.


lowest

Superlative form of low; at the least height, depth, or amount.


lowlife

A lowlife is a contemptible, morally dubious person.


loyal

Faithful to one's commitments or obligations.


loyalty

The quality of being faithful and committed to someone or something.


ltd

An abbreviation for limited, used in company names to indicate liability limitation.


lucifer

The planet Venus when it appears as a morning star, or a rebellious archangel often identified with Satan.

luminous elucidate lucid ferry transfer refer


luck

Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions.


lucky

Having, bringing, or resulting from good luck.


lullaby

A gentle song used to soothe a child to sleep.

lullaby

a gentle song used to soothe a child to sleep

lull lulled lulling lullabies lullabying


lumber

Lumber is rough timber sawn into boards or planks for building.

lumber

lumber

to move clumsily; later, heavy or useless things

lumbering lumbersome lumberjack lumberyard lumberman


lump

A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.


luna

The moon, especially in Latin or poetic contexts.


lunatic

A person who is mentally ill (offensive term); formerly, a person affected by a supposed influence of the moon.


lung

Each of the pair of organs situated within the rib cage, consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed.


lupin

A lupin is a plant in the genus Lupinus, especially one with tall flowering spikes.


lure

To tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.


lush

Characterized by rich abundance or luxuriant growth; in slang, it can also mean intoxicated with alcohol.

lush

richly abundant; luxuriant; also slang, intoxicated


lux

Lux is a unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square meter.

lucid lucent luminous illumination light


luxury

The state of great comfort and expensive or beautiful surroundings.


lynn

A pool, especially one below a waterfall, or a waterfall itself, often found in place names.


lyric

A type of poetry expressing personal emotions, or the words of a song.

lyrikós (λυρικός)

Of or pertaining to the lyre. From lyra (lyre).


lyrics

The words or text of a song, as opposed to the music.


mac

Short for Macintosh, a personal computer brand, or mackintosh, a type of waterproof coat.


macaroni

A tube-shaped pasta, or a dish made from it, originally associated with Italy.

macaroni

tube-shaped pasta; also a historical slang term for a dandy

southern Italian dialectal maccaroni

name of a pasta made with flour, cheese, and butter

macaroon macaronic maccheroni macaroni-style


machine

A device consisting of fixed and moving parts that performs a specific function.


machinery

Machines or machine systems collectively; the components of a machine.

machinery

machine mechanical mechanic mechanism machination


machines

Plural of machine; devices or apparatuses designed to perform a specific task or function.


macho

Displaying or emphasizing aggressive masculinity.

macho

displaying or emphasizing aggressive masculinity


mack

To act as a pimp or to charm someone, especially for sexual purposes.

pimp, stylish person (from macaroni as a foppish person)

mack

mack

shortening of 'macaroni' (a foppish person) or directly from 'pimp'


mackerel

A swift, metallic-blue marine fish (Scomber scombrus) with dark wavy bands on its back, widely caught and eaten in temperate Atlantic waters.

mackerel fish; the Old French word also carried slang meaning 'broker' or 'go-between,' possibly applied to the fish for escorting herring schools

mackerel sky
mackerel shark
holy mackerel
Scomber


macro

A single instruction that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular task.

macroscopic marathon macrocosm macroeconomics


madame

A respectful form of address for a woman, especially a married or older woman, borrowed directly from French meaning 'my lady.'


made

Past tense of make; created or constructed something.


madeline

A small shell-shaped sponge cake from France.

madeline

madeleine

A small cake, possibly named after a pastry cook.

Madeleine

Magdalēnē

From Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee.


mademoiselle

An unmarried French woman, a title or form of address for such a woman.


madly

Madly means in a crazy, wild, or intensely fervent manner.

madly

-ly

adverb-forming suffix from 'in manner of'


madman

A man who is insane or behaves in a wild, irrational way.


madness

The state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extreme folly or irrationality.


maestro

A distinguished musician, especially a conductor of classical music; a master of an art.

master magistral magistrate mister mistress


mafia

An organized international body of criminals, operating originally in Sicily.


magazine

A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.

magasin
ammunition magazine
magazine rack


magazines

Plural of magazine; periodical publications or storage chambers for ammunition.


maggot

A maggot is the soft, legless larva of a fly.


magic

The practice of using supernatural powers or illusions to produce effects beyond natural laws.


magician

A person who performs tricks of illusion and sleight of hand for entertainment; also, a person with magical powers.


magistrate

A civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses.


magnetic

Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron or steel.

magnet magnetism magnetization electromagnet


magnificent

Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; splendid.


magnitude

magnify magnificent magnate majesty magnum


magnum

A large bottle, especially for wine, typically twice the standard size; also, a powerful firearm cartridge.


mail

Letters and parcels sent by postal service or electronic communication.


mailing

The process of sending something by mail; or a mass distribution of promotional materials.


mailman

A person employed to deliver and collect mail.

mailman

mail

letters or parcels conveyed by a postal system


main

Of chief importance; principal or most significant.


maine

A state in the northeastern United States, or historically meaning mainland.


mainframe

A large central computer that performs core processing for an organization or network.

main
frame
framework
reframe
mainframe computer


mainland

A large continuous extent of land that includes the greater part of a country or territory, as opposed to offshore islands and dependencies.


mainstream

The ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional.

mainstream

main stream

17th century (literal), 20th century (figurative)

chief current of a river; dominant trend


maintain

Keeps something in good condition or continues to preserve.

maintenance maintain maintainable maintained maintainer


maintained

Kept in proper condition or continued in existence.

maintain maintenance maintainer maintaining maintained


maintenance

The process of preserving or keeping something in good condition.

maintain maintained maintainable maintainer


majestic

Majestic means having a grand, stately, or royal quality.


majesty

Impressive grandeur, beauty, or dignity.

majesty

major magnificent magnate magnify majestic


major

Greater in importance, seriousness, or significance; principal or primary.

majority majors majorly majordomo major-domo


majority

The greater number or part; the age at which a person is legally considered an adult.

major
majors
majority rule
majority vote
major league


make

To produce, create, or construct something.


makeover

A major change in appearance or style, especially of a person's look.

make over
make-over
makeovers
revamp
facelift


makes

Creates, produces, or causes something to happen.


makeup

The cosmetic products applied to the face to enhance or alter the appearance.


making

The process or action of producing something.


mal

Bad; evil; ill. Often used as a prefix indicating something wrong or faulty.


male

Of or relating to the sex that produces sperm; characteristic of men or boys.


malfunction

Faulty operation or failure to function.

function functional functioning dysfunction misfunction


malicious

Malicious means having or showing a deliberate intent to harm or annoy.


malpractice

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official.

bad (Latin) + practical, fit for action (Greek)

malfeasance malady practical practiced practitioner


malt

Grain, typically barley, that has been steeped, germinated, and dried for use in brewing or distilling.

softened grain, that which has been melted or steeped

malted malting maltose malt-house malster


mambo

A Latin American dance similar to the rumba.

conversation with the gods, sacred object

mambo

mambo

mambu

sacred object, conversation with the gods


mammal

a warm-blooded vertebrate animal with hair and, in females, mammary glands that produce milk.

mammal

a warm-blooded vertebrate animal with hair and milk-producing females

mammalia

the zoological class name formed from Latin mamma


mammy

A childish word for mother; in historical U.S. usage, a term for a Black nanny or house servant.

mammy

mother; historically, a Black nanny or house servant in U.S. usage


manage

To handle, direct, or control the operation of something or someone.


managed

Past tense of manage; controlled, organized, or handled something.


management

The process of controlling and organizing people and resources to achieve goals.


manager

A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or part of it.


managing

The present participle of manage; handling, controlling, or directing someone or something.

manage manager management manageable mismanage


mandarin

A high-ranking Chinese official, and by extension a pedantic bureaucrat.

मन्त्रिन् (mantrin)

mandarin

A high-ranking Chinese official or a bureaucrat.

mandarinate
mandarine
Mandarin
mandarinism
mandarin duck


mandate

An official order or commission to do something.

mandate

mandatum

mandare

to commit to one's charge, enjoin, order, command


maneuver

A maneuver is a planned movement or tactical action used to gain an advantage.

maneuver

maneuverable maneuvering maneuverability manoeuvre


manga

A Japanese style of comic books and graphic novels.


manhood

The state or period of being an adult male, or the qualities traditionally associated with adult maleness.

manhood

the state or period of being an adult male


maniac

A person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior, especially violence or excitement.


manic

Affected by or showing mania, especially in an intense, frenzied way.

mania maniac maniacal manically manic-depressive


manifest

Easy to perceive or understand; clear and obvious.

manifestly manifestation manifestness manifesto


manipulate

To handle or control (a tool or person) with skill or artful influence.


manipulation

The act of skillfully handling, controlling, or influencing something or someone, often for advantage.

manipulation

skillful handling or controlling; often influencing for advantage

manipulate manipulative manipulator manual manufacture


manipulative

Characterized by subtle, devious control or unscrupulous influence over others for one's own ends.

manipulative

manipulate

to handle skillfully; to control artfully

manipulate manipulation manipulator manipulable manipulativeness


manly

Having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or courage.


manner

The way in which something is done or happens; a person's bearing, behavior, or deportment.

manner manners manner-less manner-ism manual


manor

A large country house with land, formerly the principal house of a landed estate.


manslaughter

The unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought.


manson

Manson is a Scottish surname Anglicized from a Scandinavian patronymic meaning son of Magnus.


mantle

A cloak or covering, especially one that symbolizes authority or protection.

mantel mantilla mantled mantelpiece mantling


manual

Operated, produced, or done by hand rather than by machine.


manually

By hand; without the aid of electrical or electronic devices.


manufacture

To make (something) on a large scale using machinery.

manufacturer artifact manual factual factory


manufacturer

A company or person that produces goods or equipment by machinery or processing.


manufacturers

Companies or entities that produce goods or products in bulk.

manufacture manufacturing manufacturer manufactures


manufacturing

The process of making goods on a large scale using machinery and labor, or the factory-based production industry.

manufacture manufacturer manufactured manual


manuscript

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

scribe script manual inscription postscript


map

A representation of an area, showing physical features, political boundaries, or other information.


maple

A tree or shrub with broad, five-pointed leaves, found in temperate regions.

maple leaf
maple syrup
sugar maple
red maple
tree


maps

Representations of areas of land or sea, typically on a flat surface.


mar

To damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something.


mara

A type of large South American rodent, also known as the Patagonian cavy.


marathon

A long-distance running race of 26.2 miles; any prolonged effort.

Marathṓn (Μαραθών)

A plain northeast of Athens where the Greeks defeated the Persians in 490 BC. A messenger reportedly ran to Athens with the news.


marble

A hard crystalline metamorphic form of limestone, valued for its use in art and architecture.

marmoreal marbling marmalade marmorize mosaic ceramic


marc

The refuse left after pressing fruit (especially grapes) for wine, oil, or cider.


march

The third month of the year; to walk with regular steps.


margarita

A cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice.

Margaret Marguerite margarite margaric margarine


marina

A specially designed harbor with moorings for pleasure boats and yachts.

marina

marine maritime mariner aquamarine submarine


marine

Of, relating to, or found in the sea; or a soldier trained for sea operations.


marital

Marital means relating to marriage or to a husband and wife.

marriage matrimony matrimonial married marry


maritime

Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

marine mariner submarine ultramarine oceanic aquatic


mark

A visible sign, impression, or indication made on a surface.


marker

An object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary.


market

A place where goods are bought and sold, or demand for a particular commodity.

marketing marketer marketplace merchant merchandise


marketing

The promotion and sale of products or services; the activity of advertising and selling to consumers.


marketplace

A physical or figurative location where goods and services are bought and sold.


markets

Plural of market; places where goods are bought and sold or systems for trading.

market marketing marketplace merchant commerce


marriage

A legal or socially recognized union between two people as partners in a personal relationship.


married

United in wedlock or joined together closely.

marry marriage unmarried remarried intermarry


marry

To join in matrimony; to take as a husband or wife.


marsh

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times.


marshmallow

A marshmallow is a soft sweet confection originally named after the marsh mallow plant.

marshmallow

marsh mallow
marsh-mallow
mallow
marshy
mallowy


martian

A Martian is a person or being imagined to come from the planet Mars.


martin

A type of bird in the swallow family, known for its swift flight and acrobatic aerial movements.

purple martin
sand martin
swallow
martins


martini

An alcoholic cocktail made with gin and vermouth, often garnished with an olive or lemon twist.

Italian surname (possibly of an inventor or brand)

martini

Martini

surname (possibly of a brand or inventor)


martyr

A person who suffers or dies for a cause, belief, or faith.

μάρτυς (mártys)

martyr

person who suffers or dies for a cause or faith

martyrdom martyrize martyred martyrs martyring


marvel

A wonderful or astonishing person or thing.


marvellous

marvel miracle admiration mirage wondrous


mary

A female given name, traditionally associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition.

uncertain; possibly beloved or of the sea


maryland

A state on the east coast of the United States, named after Queen Mary I of England.


masculine

Having qualities or a grammatical category associated with males.

masculine

having qualities or a grammatical category associated with males

masculinity masculinize masculinism masculinization masculinist


mask

A covering for the face or part of the face, used as a disguise or for protection.


mason

A person whose trade is building with stone.


mass

A large quantity or amount of something; or the property of matter determining its weight.


massachusetts

A northeastern state of the United States, also a Native American people.


massacre

An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.


massive

Large and heavy or solid; imposing in scale or degree.

mass
massively
massiveness
en masse
amass


mast

A tall upright pole or spar rising from the keel or deck of a ship or boat to support the sails, rigging, or other equipment.

mainmast foremast mizzenmast masthead topmast


master

A person with great skill in something, or one who has control or authority.


masturbate

To sexually stimulate oneself, typically with the hand or a sex toy.

masturbate

to sexually stimulate oneself, typically with the hand or a sex toy

masturbation

masturbor / masturbatus

the source of the Latin-derived verb is uncertain

masturbation masturbator masturbatory masturbating


mat

A piece of material placed on a floor or other surface, typically to protect it, clean shoes, or provide decoration.


match

A person or thing that is equal or similar to another; a pairing of two things that complement each other.


matches

Small sticks with a flammable tip used for starting fires, or contests of competition between opponents.

matches

small sticks with flammable tip or contests


matching

The act of pairing or coordinating things that are similar or compatible with each other.


mate

A companion or partner, often used in informal contexts.


material

The matter from which something is made; physical substances or goods; relevant or important.

matter materialize materialist materials maternal


materials

Substances or matter used for making or manufacturing something.


maternal

maternal

maternel

māternālis

māternus

maternal; of the mother's side of the family

mother maternity matron matriarch motherhood


maternity

The state of being a mother; motherhood.


math

The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.

mathematics mathematician mathematical mathematic


mathematical

Relating to mathematics; characterized by exactness or precision.

disposed to learn, pertaining to learning

mathematical

mathematicus

mathematikos

mathematics mathematician math polymath philomath


mathematics

The abstract science of number, quantity, and space.

mathēmatikḗ (μαθηματική)

The science of learning. From mathēma (knowledge, learning), from manthanein (to learn).


matrimony

Marriage, especially viewed as a formal social or legal institution.

matrimony

marriage, especially as a formal institution

matrimonial matron maternal maternity matriarch


matrix

A rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions arranged in rows and columns; the environment or substance from which something develops.

matrix

rectangular array; environment for development


matron

A matron is a married or mature woman of rank or respectability, especially one who oversees or manages others.

matron

a mature or married woman; a supervising woman

matrone

married woman; elderly lady; patroness; midwife


matt

(Of a surface or color) dull and flat, without a shine.


matter

Physical substance or material; something of importance or concern.


matters

Issues of importance or concern, or physical substance/material.

matter material materia materialist immaterial


mattress

A fabric case filled with soft, resilient material, used for sleeping.

place where something is thrown or laid, cushion


mature

Fully developed, grown, or prepared; reached the stage of full development.


maturity

The state of being fully developed, ripe, or grown up.

maturity

the state of being fully developed or ripe

mature maturation maturate immaturity immature


max

Maximum; the greatest amount or limit permitted or achievable.


maxim

A maxim is a short statement expressing a general truth or rule.

maxim

maximum maximal maximize maximization maximally


maximum

The greatest or highest quantity, amount, or degree possible or permissible.


may

Used to express possibility, permission, or wish.

may

auxiliary verb expressing possibility or permission


maya

The power by which the universe becomes manifest; the illusion or appearance of the phenomenal world.


maybe

An adverb expressing uncertainty or possibility.


mayday

An international radio distress signal, used especially by ships and aircraft.


mayo

A shortened form of mayonnaise, the creamy egg-and-oil sauce.

mayo

mayonnaise

the creamy sauce from which mayo is clipped

mayonnaise mayoed mayonnaisy sauce condiment


mayonnaise

A cold emulsion sauce made mainly from egg yolk and oil, usually seasoned with acid and salt.

mayonnaise

Mahón / Maó

mayonnaise

the sauce name, probably borrowed into English

mayo mayonnaisey mayonnaised mayonnaise-based


mayor

The elected head of a city, town, or other municipal corporation.


meal

A portion of food eaten at a particular time of day.

mealtime mealtide piecemeal mealworm midmeal


mean

To intend to convey or express; unkind or ungenerous in character.

meaning meant meaningful meanness meander


meaning

What something signifies, represents, or is intended to convey.


meaningless

Without meaning, purpose, or significance.


means

Resources or methods for achieving something; indicates signification.


measure

To determine the size, amount, or degree of something using a standard unit or instrument.

measurement measured immeasurable mesure mensurable


measurement

The act or process of determining the size, quantity, or degree of something by comparison with a standard unit.

measure meter mensurable dimension commensurate


measures

Actions taken or units of size used to achieve a purpose or determine extent.


meat

The edible flesh of an animal, consumed as food.


meatball

A meatball is a small ball of ground meat, usually seasoned and cooked.


mechanic

A skilled worker who repairs and maintains motor vehicles and other machinery.

mechanic

A skilled worker who repairs and maintains machinery

machine mechanism mechanical mechanics biomechanics


mechanical

Operated by a machine or machinery; relating to machines or their construction or operation.


mechanism

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process by which something takes effect.

mēkhanḗ (μηχανή)

A machine, device, contrivance. From mekhos (means, expedient).


medal

A small metal disk, often inscribed with an image or motto, given as an award or commemoration.


medallion

A large decorative medal or a round ornamental frame containing a decoration.

medallion

a large decorative medal or a round ornamental frame

medal medallions medallionist medallionlike medallioned


media

Plural of medium; channels, vehicles, or materials for communicating information or art.

media

plural of medium; channels of communication

medium

middle substance, intervening agent, means of expression


median

Denoting or relating to a value or quantity lying at the midpoint of a frequency distribution of observed values or quantities.

medium mediate intermediate midway Mediterranean


medic

A medical practitioner or student; a doctor.


medicaid

A public assistance program that provides health care to low-income individuals and families.


medical

Relating to the science or practice of medicine and treatment of disease.

medicine medic medication medicament medicate medicinal


medication

A substance or drug used for medical treatment.

medication

medicine medicate medical remedy physician


medicine

The science and practice of treating disease and maintaining health.


medieval

Relating to the Middle Ages, typically between the 5th and 15th centuries.


mediocre

Of only average quality; ordinary and unremarkable.

mediocre

of only average quality; ordinary and unremarkable


meditation

The act or practice of thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period, typically for spiritual or religious purposes or as a method of relaxation.


mediterranean

Of or relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries bordering it.


medium

A substance or material through which something is transmitted or carried.

medium

a substance or material for transmission


meet

To come into contact or encounter another person or thing.


meeting

An assembly of people, typically for discussion or a particular purpose; or an encounter between people.


meetings

Occasions when people come together to discuss or conduct business; plural of meeting.

meetings

plural of meeting; occasions of assembly


meetup

A gathering or meeting, especially a casual one arranged informally.


meg

A unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one million.

meg

mega-

prefix meaning great, large, one million


mega

Very large; a unit prefix meaning one million.

mega

very large; a unit prefix meaning one million


melancholy

Melancholy means a deep, pensive sadness or gloomy mood.

melancholia melancholic melancholically melancholist


mellow

Soft, ripe, smooth, or pleasantly rich in quality or tone.

mellow

soft, ripe, smooth, or pleasantly rich in quality or tone

mellowness mellowing mellowed mellower mellowly


melody

A sequence of musical notes that form a recognizable tune.

melōidía (μελῳδία)

A singing, a chanting. From melos (song, limb) + aoidē (song).


melon

A melon is a sweet, fleshy fruit of several plants in the gourd family, often eaten fresh.

melon

a sweet, fleshy fruit in the gourd family

watermelon
muskmelon
honeydew melon
melonseed
melony


meltdown

A meltdown is a severe collapse or loss of control, originally used for the uncontrolled overheating and melting of a nuclear reactor core.

meltdown

collapse or uncontrolled overheating and melting

down

particle indicating downward movement or completion


member

A person who belongs to a group, organization, or society.

membership remember dismember membranous


members

Plural of member; individuals who belong to a group, organization, or society.


membership

The state of being a member of an organization or group.


membrane

A pliable sheet-like structure acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism or apparatus.

member membraneous membranous remember commemorate


meme

An idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture.


memo

A written message, especially in business, used to communicate information or instructions internally.


memorabilia

Objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with famous people or events.

memorabilia

memorabilia

memorable things (neuter plural of memorabilis)

memory memorial remember commemorate immemorial


memorable

Something memorable is easy to remember or worth remembering.

memory memorize memorization memorial memorably


memorial

Something, especially a monument or statue, established to remind people of a person or event.


memorize

To commit something to memory so it can be recalled later.

memory memorize memorization memorable memorandum


memory

The faculty or power of retaining and recalling facts, events, and impressions.

memorable memorize memorial memento memo


menace

A menace is a threat or a person or thing that is dangerous or harmful.

menacing menaced menacer menacingly menaceful


ment

A suffix forming nouns denoting an action or result of an action, or a means or instrument.

agreement government movement development


mental

Relating to the mind or intellectual processes.


mentality

The mentality of a person or group is their characteristic way of thinking or set of beliefs.


mention

To refer to something briefly and without going into detail.


mentioned

Made reference to or spoken about someone or something briefly.


menu

A list of dishes available in a restaurant or at a meal.


mercenary

A soldier who fights for pay rather than loyalty to a cause or state.

mercer merchant merchandise mercantile commerce


merchandise

merchandise

marchandise

marchand

mercari

merx

*merk-

to glitter, gleam (perhaps related to money/exchange)

merchant market commerce mercenary mercantile


merchant

A person or business that buys and sells goods for profit.


mercury

A chemical element, a heavy silvery-white liquid metal, or the smallest planet in the solar system, or the Roman messenger god.

Roman god of trade, travelers, and messenger of the gods


mercy

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.


merge

Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

immerse emerge submerse merger immersion


merger

The combining of two or more commercial companies or organizations into one.


merit

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

a desert, service, kindness; a reward, benefit


merlin

A small European falcon, known for its rapid flight.


mermaid

A mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.


mesa

An isolated flat-topped hill or mountain with steep sides, common in arid and semi-arid regions.


mesh

Material made of a network of wire or thread.


mess

A dirty or untidy state of things or of a place; also a situation of confusion or difficulty.

messy
messiness
messmate
mess hall
mission


message

A communication or piece of information transmitted from one person or group to another.

sent, past participle of mittere to send

message

communication or information transmitted


messages

Plural of message; communications or pieces of information sent from one person or entity to another.


messenger

A person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages.


messy

Untidy or dirty; involving confusion or trouble.

messy

mess messily messiness disorderly untidy


met

Past tense of meet; encountered or came into contact with another person.


meta

Referring to itself or to the conventions of its genre; self-referential.

metaphor metaphysics metabolism metadata


metabolism

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

metabolḗ (μεταβολή)

Change, alteration. From metaballein (to change). From meta- (over) + ballein (to throw).


metadata

Data that provides information about other data, such as its content, format, and structure.


metal

A solid mineral substance with high electrical and thermal conductivity.

metallic metallurgy metamorphic metallurgist


metallic

metal metallurgy metalloid nonmetallic alloy


metamorphosis

A transformation or change of form, especially by supernatural means.

metamórphōsis (μεταμόρφωσις)

A transforming, a change of form. From meta- (change) + morphē (form, shape).


metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something it does not literally denote.

metaphorá (μεταφορά)

A transfer, a carrying over. From meta- (over) + pherein (to carry). Coined by Aristotle.


meteor

A small body of matter from outer space that enters Earth's atmosphere, appearing as a streak of light.

metéōron (μετέωρον)

A thing raised up, something in the sky. From meta- (over) + aeirein (to lift).


meteorite

A meteorite is a solid fragment of extraterrestrial material that survives passage through the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

meteorite

a solid fragment of extraterrestrial material that reaches the ground

meteor meteoroid meteoritic meteoritics meteoriticist


meter

The fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.

metric metronome geometry asymmetry diameter


method

A systematic procedure or process followed in accomplishing a task or solving a problem.

methodical methodology methodize systematic


methodology

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.


methods

Procedures, techniques, or ways of doing something.


metric

meter measurement metronome geometry symmetry


metro

An underground railway system; a subway.

metro

metropolitan metropolis polite politics cosmopolitan policy


metropolis

A large, important city, especially the chief city of a region or country.

metropolis

metropolis

chief city; seat of a metropolitan bishop

metropolitan metropole metropolitical metropolitanism metropolitanate


metropolitan

Relating to a large city; characteristic of a metropolis.


mexican

Of or relating to Mexico or its people, language, or culture.


mexico

A country in North America; a proper noun referring to a specific nation.


miami

A city in southeastern Florida, also the name of a Native American people.

big water or sweet water (disputed interpretations)


michael

A male given name derived from Hebrew origins.


michigan

A state in the Great Lakes region of the United States, or the lake of the same name.


microphone

An instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy, used in recording or transmitting sound.


microscope

An instrument used to view objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.

mikrós (μικρός) + skopeîn (σκοπεῖν)

Small + to look at. Coined in 1620s from Greek elements.


microscopic

So small that it can be seen only with a microscope, or relating to a microscope.

microscopic

so small that it can be seen only with a microscope, or relating to a microscope

microscope

an instrument for seeing very small objects

microscope microscopy microscopist micro- scope


microsoft

An American technology corporation that develops software, cloud services, and computing devices.


microwave

An electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between about 1 millimeter and 1 meter, or an oven that uses such waves to cook or heat food.


midday

The middle of the day, especially around noon.

mid midweek midmorning midafternoon midpoint


middle

The point or position equally distant from all sides or ends; the center.


midget

A very small person or thing, especially a person of unusually short stature.


midland

The interior part of a country, especially when remote from the coast or borders.


midnight

Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.


midwest

A region in the north-central United States, typically comprising 12 states.


midwife

A person who assists during childbirth, traditionally a woman.


might

Power, strength, or force; or auxiliary verb expressing possibility or permission.


migration

Movement from one place to another with the intention of settling.

migrate migrant migratory immigrant emigrant


mike

Short for microphone; a device that converts sound waves into electrical signals.


mil

a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch.


milady

A polite or formal way to address a lady, especially a woman of rank.


mild

Gentle in nature, not severe or extreme.


mile

A unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet (approximately 1.609 kilometers).


mileage

The distance covered or traveled, especially by a motor vehicle, expressed in miles.


miles

Plural of mile; units of distance equal to 1,760 yards or approximately 1.609 kilometers.

mile mileage milestone millimeter million


military

Relating to or characterized by soldiers, arms, or warfare; of or relating to the armed forces.

militarism militaristic militia militarize


militia

A body of part-time citizens organized for military service.

militia

a body of citizens organized for military service

military militant militarize militiaman militiamen


milk

An opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young.


milky

Resembling milk in color, texture, or opacity.

milky

having the quality or appearance of milk

-y

adjectival suffix meaning 'having the quality of'


mill

A building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.


miller

A person who owns or operates a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour.


milligram

A unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.

milligram

a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

milligrams milligramme milli- gram kilogram


million

The number equal to one thousand thousands, or 1,000,000.


millionaire

A person whose assets are worth one million pounds or dollars or more.

millionaire

a person with a million or more in wealth

million billionaire trillionaire millionairess


mime

The theatrical art of mimicking or expressing ideas and emotions by means of gesture.


mimic

To imitate closely, especially the manner, speech, or behavior of someone or something.


min

Abbreviation for minute, the unit of time equal to 60 seconds.


mina

A unit of weight or currency in ancient Greece and the Middle East.


mind

The human faculty for thinking, understanding, and remembering; to be concerned about or object to.

mindful minded mindless mastermind remind


mindless

Lacking thought, intelligence, or awareness; acting without purpose or consideration.

mind mindful mindfulness mindlessly mindlessness remind


mine

Belonging to me; an excavation in the earth for extracting minerals or coal.


mingle

To mix or blend with other people or things.

mingle

to mix or blend with other people or things

mingle mingled mingling mingler unmingle


mini

Of a small or miniature size; abbreviated form of minimum or miniature.

miniature minimum minimize minimal miniskirt


miniature

A copy or model of something on a greatly reduced scale.

miniature

miniature

small painting, especially of a portrait

minium minuscule minor diminish minimum mini


minimal

Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; the lowest possible.


minimize

To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.

minimize

minimum

minimus

smallest (superlative of parvus 'small')

minimum minor minus miniature diminish minuet


minimum

The lowest quantity, amount, or level of something acceptable or required.


minister

A member of clergy or government responsible for religious or political duties, or to attend to the needs of.

ministerial ministry minister-like administer


ministry

A government department or a religious vocation involving pastoral or spiritual care.

minister ministerial administer ministration administrative


minnesota

A state in the upper Midwest region of the United States.


minor

Small in importance, rank, or degree; or a person under the legal age of adulthood.

minimize minority minor-league minors minuscule


minority

The smaller part of a group; a number or share that is less than half the whole.


mint

A place where money is coined by authority of the government.

mint, money, coin; name of the goddess Juno Moneta

mint

mynt

moneta

mint, money, coin (from Juno Moneta, goddess associated with the temple where coins were made)


minus

Reduced by the subtraction of; indicating subtraction.


minute

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds, or extremely small in size.


minutes

Plural of minute; units of time equal to 60 seconds; brief written records of a meeting.


miracle

An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.


miraculous

Characterized by or resembling a miracle; extraordinarily wonderful or astonishing.

miracle miraculously miraculousness mirage mirror


mirage

An optical illusion in which heat bends light so that distant water or objects seem to appear.

mirage

an optical illusion caused by refraction in hot air

miraged miraging mirageless miragelike mirages


mirror

A reflective surface, typically of glass coated with a metallic amalgam, that reflects a clear image.


miscellaneous

Consisting of various types or from different sources; mixed or assorted.


misery

A state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.


misfortune

Bad luck; an unfortunate condition or event.


misplace

To misplace something is to put it in the wrong place or later fail to remember where it is.

misplace

to put something in the wrong place or fail to remember where it is

misplaced misplacing misplacement mislay


miss

To fail to hit, catch, or attain something aimed at.


missile

An object or weapon propelled to strike a distant target.


missing

Not present or absent, especially unexpectedly or unaccountably.


mission

A specific task or purpose assigned to a person or organization to accomplish.

mission

mission

the sending forth of missionaries or an assignment


missionary

A person sent to promote a religion or carry out a mission.

missionary

missionarius

pertaining to sending; one sent on a mission

mission
missioner
missionize
mission work


missouri

A state in the United States, or the major river that flows through it.

Missouri

state and river in central United States


missy

A young girl or unmarried woman (often used affectionately or patronizingly).


mist

A cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that obscures visibility to a lesser extent than fog.


mistake

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.


mistress

A woman in a position of authority or control, or a woman (often married) who has a continuing extramarital sexual relationship with a married man.


misty

Covered with or suggestive of mist; hazy.


mix

To combine or blend multiple things together into a uniform or homogeneous substance.


mixed

Composed of different elements or varieties combined together.


mixture

A substance consisting of two or more substances mingled together without chemical union.

mix commingle intermix miscellaneous promiscuous


moan

To make a prolonged low sound expressive of pain, grief, or sexual pleasure.


mob

A large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on trouble or violence.


mobile

Capable of moving or being moved easily.


mobility

The quality of being able to move or be moved freely and easily.


mock

To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.


mockery

Mockery is speech or behavior that makes someone or something seem ridiculous.


mode

A manner or way in which something happens or is experienced.


model

A simplified representation or example of something, or to create a representation of.

model modular module modulate modest mode


models

Simplified representations or patterns used to describe or explain something.


moderate

Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree; not extreme.


moderator

A person who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussion, ensuring orderly conduct.


modern

Relating to the present time or recent past.


modest

Unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.


modesty

The quality of being restrained, unassuming, or not excessively self-assertive.

modesty

the quality of being restrained, unassuming, or not excessively self-assertive


modification

The act or process of changing something in form or character; a change made.


modified

Changed or altered in form or character.


modular

Constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use.


module

A self-contained unit or component that can be used independently or combined with others.


moi

Moi is the French stressed first-person singular pronoun meaning 'me' or 'myself'.

moi

moi

me

the first-person singular object pronoun


moira

In Greek myth and literary use, a moira is a fate, lot, or allotted share.


mojo

A special personal charm, confidence, luck, or magical power.

mojo

mojo

a charm, spell, or source of power or luck


mold

A furry growth of minute fungi occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter.


mole

A small, burrowing mammal with dark fur, very small eyes, and large forefeet.


molecule

A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.


molest

To harass or assault, especially sexually.

molest

to harass or assault, especially sexually


molly

Informal term for a woman or girl; also slang for MDMA (the drug); also a small freshwater fish of genus Poecilia.

pet form of Mary, itself from Hebrew Miryam (possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter')

molly

Molly

pet form of Mary via rhyming/sound shift Mal → Mol


mom

A person's mother; informal term of address for one's female parent.


moment

A very brief period of time or a particular point in time.


momentum

The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.


momma

momma

mama

(universal)

onomatopoeic representation of a baby's first sounds


mon

Dialectal or informal form of man, used in some Caribbean and Scottish English.


monarch

A sovereign head of state, especially a king or queen.

monárkhēs (μονάρχης)

Sole ruler. From monos (alone, single) + arkhein (to rule).


monarchy

A monarchy is a system of government ruled by a king or queen.

monarch monarchical monarchist monarchism monarchic


monastery

A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.


monday

The second day of the week, following Sunday and preceding Tuesday.


mondo

Borrowed from Italian meaning 'world,' used in English as an intensifying adjective or adverb to mean extreme, bizarre, or on a vast scale, popularized by the 1962 Italian film Mondo Cane.

mundane mundus monde immonde cosmopolitan


monetary

money
mint
monetize
monetarism
monetary policy


money

A medium of exchange used to buy goods and services.


monitor

A device for observing, checking, or keeping track of something; or to watch and check something regularly.


monitoring

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over time.

monitor monition admonish demonstrate monument


monk

A member of a religious community of men, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

monk

monastic monastery monochrome monotheism monasticism


mono

A combining form meaning 'one,' 'single,' 'alone.'

monochrome monopoly monogamy monorail monotone


monopoly

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of a commodity or service.

monopṓlion (μονοπώλιον)

Right of exclusive sale. From monos (single, alone) + pōlein (to sell).


monsieur

A title or form of address for a French-speaking man, equivalent to Mr.


monsignor

A Roman Catholic title of respect for certain clerics.

monsignor

a Roman Catholic title of respect for certain clerics


monsoon

A seasonal reversing wind pattern accompanied by heavy rainfall, especially the system bringing summer rains to South and Southeast Asia.

monsoonal pre-monsoon post-monsoon monsoons


monster

An imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening, or a person who is cruel or wicked.


monte

A card game of Spanish origin, popular in Mexico and the southwestern United States.


month

A period of time corresponding to one of the twelve divisions of a year.


monthly

Occurring or produced once a month or every month.


months

Periods of time approximately equal to a twelfth of a year.


monument

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.


moo

To make the characteristic lowing sound of a cow.


moody

Given to sudden or frequent changes of mood; temperamental.

moody

given to sudden or frequent changes of mood


moon

Earth's natural satellite that orbits the planet and reflects sunlight to illuminate the night sky.

month moonlight lunar mooncalf honeymoon


moor

An open, uncultivated tract of land, often peaty and sometimes marshy.


moose

A large North American deer with a broad, flattened muzzle and enormous antlers in the male.


moral

Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.


morale

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

moral morality demoralize mores moralize


morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.


morbid

Morbid means relating to disease or, by extension, unnaturally fascinated with death or suffering.

morbid

relating to disease or an unhealthy fascination with death

morbidity morbidly morbidness morbific morbus


more

A greater or additional amount or quantity.


morgue

A place where dead bodies are kept temporarily for identification or autopsy.


morning

The early part of the day, from sunrise to noon or midday.


morocco

A fine flexible leather, usually made of goatskin, used for bookbinding and shoes.

morocco

a fine flexible leather, usually made of goatskin, used for bookbinding and shoes


moron

A person of subnormal intelligence; a foolish or stupid person.


morphine

An analgesic and sedative alkaloid narcotic drug obtained from opium, named after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams.

morpheus morphology amorphous metamorphosis


morrow

The next day or, poetically, the morning.

tomorrow morning morn overmorrow yestermorrow


mort

Mort is a literary or archaic noun meaning death.

mortal mortality mortify mortuary immortal


mortar

A paste used to bond bricks or stone, or the bowl used for grinding substances.

mortar

a paste used to bond bricks or stone, or the bowl used for grinding substances

mortared mortaring mortarboard mortarless mortarium


mortgage

A legal agreement in which a person borrows money to buy property, with the property as security.


morton

A surname of English and Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning 'moor town.'


mortuary

A mortuary is a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation, or a funeral home.

mortuary

a place for the dead or for burial-related services

mortal mortality mortician mortify post-mortem morgue


mosquito

A mosquito is a small fly-like insect whose females bite and suck blood.

mosquitoes mosquital mosquito-borne mosquito-net skeeter


moss

A small, soft, green plant that grows in moist, shady places, typically forming a dense mat.


most

The greatest amount, quantity, or degree; the majority.


mostly

In the greatest part or degree; for the most part; mainly.


moth

A moth is a usually nocturnal insect in the order Lepidoptera, often resembling a butterfly.

moth

moths mothball mothproof moth-eaten mothlike


motherland

One's native country, especially when imagined as a maternal homeland.

mother
land
homeland
fatherland
mother tongue


motion

The act or process of moving or changing position.


motivate

To provide (someone) with a reason for doing something.


motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.


motor

A machine that converts electrical or fuel energy into mechanical motion.


motorbike

A motorbike is a two-wheeled motor vehicle, usually called a motorcycle.

motorbike

bike

a bicycle; later, by extension, a motorcycle


motorola

An American multinational telecommunications company known for manufacturing mobile phones and other communication devices.

Motorola RAZR
Motorola Droid
mobile phone
communication


motto

A short sentence or phrase chosen to express the guiding principle or ideal of a person, group, or institution.


mount

To climb up or on; a mountain; an animal for riding; to set or attach something.

mounted mounting dismount mountain mountaineer


mountain

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface with steep sides.

mountain

large natural elevation of earth's surface


mourn

To feel or express deep sorrow or grief, typically for the death of someone.


mouse

A small rodent with a pointed snout and long tail, or a computer input device.


mouth

The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and sounds are emitted.


move

To change position or location, or to cause emotion or action.

movable movement motive motor motion remove


moved

Past tense of move; changed position or location, or caused emotional response.


movement

An act or process of moving or changing position or place.


mover

A person or company that transports household goods or office equipment from one place to another.


movie

A motion picture or film for entertainment.


movies

Moving pictures or films, especially those produced for entertainment.


moving

Present participle of move; changing position or causing emotional response.

moving

changing position or affecting emotionally


msn

An acronym for Microsoft Network, a web portal and internet service.


mud

Soft, sticky matter resulting from the mixing of earth and water.


muddy

Covered with mud or made thick and dirty with it.

muddy

-y

forming adjectives with the sense of having or full of


muffle

To wrap or cover something to deaden a sound, for warmth, or for concealment.


mug

A large drinking cup, typically cylindrical with a handle and made of thick material.


mule

The sterile hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.


muller

A flat-bottomed pestle or grinding stone used to pulverize pigments, drugs, or other materials on a flat surface.


multimedia

The combination of different media formats such as text, audio, video, and graphics in a single application.


multiple

Many in number; consisting of or affecting several elements or parts.


multiply

To increase in number or amount, or to produce by repeated addition.

multiple multiplicity multiplex multiplyer multiplication


mumble

To speak indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear.


mummy

A body of a human or animal that has been ceremonially preserved.


munch

To munch is to chew something with steady, vigorous bites, often noisily.

munches munched munching muncher munchable


municipal

Relating to a city or town or its governing body.

municipality commune citizen common immunity


murder

The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.


murderer

A person who commits the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being.

murderer

one who commits unlawful premeditated killing

murder murderous murderess murdering murderously


murderous

Showing a tendency or desire to kill, or characterized by murder.

murderous

murder + -ous

formed from murder plus an adjectival suffix

murder murderer murderousness murderously


murmur

To make a soft, low, and continuous sound.


muscle

A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.


muscular

Having well-developed muscles or relating to muscle tissue.

muscular

having well-developed muscles; relating to muscle

muscle muscularity musculature musculus muscled


museum

A building in which objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are stored and exhibited.

museum

building for storage and exhibition of objects


mush

Mush is a soft, wet, pulpy mass or a thick cereal porridge.

mush

mush

word of uncertain origin, probably expressive or dialectal


mushroom

A fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source.


music

The art form of combining sounds and rhythm to express emotion or create entertainment.


musical

Relating to or resembling music; having a pleasant sound.


musician

A person who plays a musical instrument or composes or conducts music.

music musical compose instrument symphony


mustache

A strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip.


mustang

A small, hardy, wild horse of the North American plains.

mustang

mestengo

mesta

member of the Mesta who collects stray animals


mustard

A pungent yellow or brown paste or powder made from the seeds of the mustard plant, used as a condiment or a spice.

mustard

A pungent yellow or brown paste or powder.

mustard gas
mustard seed
pesto
condiment


mutant

An organism or a new genetic character arising or resulting from an alteration of a gene or chromosome.

mutate mutation immutable commute permutation


mutation

A mutation is a change in form, nature, or genetic sequence.

mutation

a change, especially in genetic material


mute

Not speaking or unable to speak; silent.


mutilate

To inflict severe and permanent damage on a body or object by cutting off or destroying a limb or essential part.

mutilate

to maim or severely damage by cutting away a part

mutilatus

past participle of mutilare: to cut off, maim

mutilation mutilator mutilated mutilant immutable


mutter

To speak or utter words in a low, indistinct tone; to grumble or complain under one's breath.


mutual

Experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other.


myrtle

An evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy aromatic leaves and white flowers, native to southern Europe.


myself

A reflexive pronoun referring to the speaker or writer.

self yourselves himself herself ourselves


mysterious

Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.


mystery

Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

mystḗrion (μυστήριον)

A secret rite, a hidden truth. From mystēs (one who has been initiated), from myein (to close the eyes or mouth).


mystic

Relating to hidden spiritual knowledge or mystical experience.

initiated; secret; pertaining to mystery rites

mystic

relating to hidden spiritual knowledge or mystical experience


mystical

Relating to mystical experience, hidden spiritual meaning, or esoteric belief.

mystical

relating to hidden spiritual or esoteric meaning

mystic + -al

formed from mystic with the adjective suffix -al

mystic mysticism mystery mystify mysterious


myth

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, involving supernatural beings.

mŷthos (μῦθος)

Speech, thought, word, story, narrative. Distinguished from logos (reasoned discourse).


mythology

a body of myths belonging to a culture or tradition.

mythology

myth mythic mythical mythographer mythicize


nah

An informal or colloquial way of saying 'no.'


nail

A small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven into wood or other material as a fastener.

nail

a metal fastener or part of a finger/toe


naked

Without clothing; uncovered or unadorned.


name

A word or set of words by which a person, thing, or place is known or called.


named

Having been given a name or called by a specific designation.


namely

namely

namely

namlic

like a name, specifically (from nama 'name' + -lic 'like')


names

Words or sets of words by which a person, place, or thing is known or called.


namespace

A set of symbols used to identify and organize objects or names, ensuring their uniqueness within a given scope.


An informal and affectionate term for a grandmother.

a children's nurse, affectionate term for grandmother

nanny

Ann

diminutive of Anna (nursery word influence)


nano

A prefix meaning one billionth (10^-9) of a unit.

nanometer nanotechnology nanosecond nanobot


nap

A short period of sleep, especially during the day.


napkin

A small cloth or paper used at meals to wipe the mouth or hands.


narcotic

A drug that induces drowsiness, stupor, or insensibility, often used for pain relief.

narcosis narcolepsy narcotize narcissism


narrate

To give a spoken or written account of something; to tell a story or describe events.


narrative

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

narrative

narratif

narrativus

narratus

told, related (past participle of narrare)

narrate narrator narration recount annals


narrator

A person who tells a story or gives an account of something.

narrate narrative narration recount anecdote


narrow

Of small width in relation to length; not wide.

narrow

narrowly narrowness narrowing narrower narrowest


nasty

Highly unpleasant, dirty, or offensive to the senses or sensibilities.


nation

A large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting the same country.

nation

large group of people with common culture

national nationalism nationality international


national

Relating to or characteristic of a nation as a whole.

nation nationality nationalist national-ism


nations

Plural of nation; independent political units with recognized territory and government.


nationwide

Nationwide describes something that extends throughout a whole nation.


native

A person born in a particular country or place, or originating naturally in a region.


natural

Existing in or produced by nature; not artificial or manmade.

nature naturalize naturally naturalism naturalist


naturally

In a natural manner; as a matter of course; without affectation or external intervention.

nature natural naturalize natal native innate


nature

The fundamental qualities or characteristics of a person or thing, or the physical world and universe.

natural naturalism naturalist naturalize innate


naughty

Behaving disobediently or mischievously.


nausea

A sickening feeling in the stomach that often leads to vomiting.

nausea

a sickening feeling in the stomach that often leads to vomiting

nauseous nauseate nauseated nauseating nauseation


nauseous

Causing nausea or feeling sick to the stomach.

nauseous

causing nausea or feeling sick to the stomach

nausea nauseate nauseated nauseating nauseation


navigate

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport, or to find one's way.


navigation

The act of steering or directing a vessel, aircraft, or pathway; the science of determining position and course.


navigator

A person who plans and directs the route of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.


navy

A fleet of ships, especially military ships, or a nation's entire military sea force.


naw

A colloquial Scottish and informal form of "no".


near

At a short distance in space or time; close to something.


nearby

At or to a short distance away; close at hand.


nearly

At a point not far distant in space or time; almost.


neat

Tidy or orderly in appearance or habits.


nebula

A cloud of gas and dust in space, especially one seen as an astronomical object.

nebular nebulous nebulae nebulize nebulosity


necessary

Required or needed; essential for a particular purpose or outcome.

necessity necessarily necessitate unnecessary


necessity

The fact of being required or indispensable; something that is necessary.

necessary necessitate needs indispensable


neck

The part of a person's or animal's body connecting the head to the rest of the body and supported by the cervical vertebrae.

neck

hnecca

*hnekkan-

to thrust, push, or bend (possibly referring to the nape of the neck as a point of thrust)


necklace

An ornament, such as a string of beads or jewels, worn around the neck.


nectar

The sweet fluid produced by flowers or, in mythology, the drink of the gods.

nectar

the sweet fluid produced by flowers or, in mythology, the drink of the gods

nectarine nectary nectarous nectariferous


need

To require something as essential or necessary.


needed

Required or wanted as a necessity or desire; past tense of need.


needle

A very fine slender piece of metal with a point at one end and a hole or eye at the other, used in sewing.


needless

Needless means not needed or unnecessary.

need needy needful neediness needlessness


needs

Requirements or necessities that must be satisfied; or third person singular verb meaning to require.


needy

Lacking money, food, or other necessities; poor and in need.


negative

Expressing or containing a denial, refusal, or contradiction.


neglect

To fail to care for properly or to disregard.

negligent negligible negligence collect election


negligence

The state of being negligent, especially a failure to exercise reasonable care.

negligence

the state of being negligent, especially a failure to exercise reasonable care

negligent negligently negligible neglect negligence


negotiate

To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.


negotiation

A discussion between two or more parties aimed at reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.

negotiate business leisure transaction agency


negro

A term for a member of a race of humankind native to Africa and classified according to typical dark pigmentation.


neighbor

A person living next door to or very near another.


neighborhood

A district or area within a town or city, characterized by its residents or distinct identity.


neighbour

A person living next door to or very near the speaker or person referred to.

near borough build booth neighborly neighborhood


neighbourhood

A district or area within a town or city, or the people who live there.


nelly

Nelly Nellie nervous-Nelly nice-Nelly high-Nelly


nemesis

Nemesis is a punishment or rival that seems destined to defeat or outmatch someone.

nemesis

a punishing rival or long-standing opponent


neon

A noble gas, element number 10, used in luminous signs and lasers.


nephew

A son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.


nerd

A person who is overly studious, intellectual, or obsessed with a non-mainstream hobby.

A fictional creature from Dr. Seuss's "If I Ran the Zoo"

nerd

nerd

A fictional creature in Dr. Seuss's 'If I Ran the Zoo'


nerve

A fiber or bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation and motion between parts of the body and the brain or spinal cord.


nervous

Easily agitated or alarmed; relating to the nerves.

nervous

nerve enervate neural neurology nervosity


nest

A structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young; a cozy retreat.


net

Remaining after all deductions; a mesh of cords or wires knotted together.


netherlands

A country in northwestern Europe, officially the Kingdom of the Netherlands.


network

A system of interconnected people, groups, or computers linked by communication channels.

network

interconnected system of people or computers

network

a pattern of interconnected lines or threads


networking

The practice of cultivating professional or social relationships for mutual benefit.

network networker interconnect connection


networks

Plural of network; interconnected groups or systems of people or things.

networks

network

system of interconnected lines or structures


neural

Relating to a nerve or the nervous system.


neurotic

Affected by neurosis or characterized by excessive anxiety and emotional instability.

νεῦρον (neûron)

neurotic

affected by neurosis or excessive anxiety

neurosis neuron neurology neuro- neuroticism


neutral

Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

neuter
neutralize
neutrality
ne- (prefix)


never

Not ever; at no time; used to express negation or refusal.


nevertheless

nonetheless notwithstanding however always


new

Recently made, created, or discovered; not old.


newborn

Newborn means just born or very recently born.


newcomer

A newcomer is a person or thing that has just arrived or recently entered a place, group, or activity.

newcomer

newcome
newcomers
newly come
new arrival


newest

Superlative form of new; most recent, modern, or recently made or acquired.


newlywed

A person who has recently married, formed as a Modern English compound of 'newly' and 'wed.'

wed wedding wedlock newly betrothed spouse


news

Recently received or noteworthy information about recent events.


newsletter

A printed or digital publication containing news, information, and updates sent regularly to subscribers.


newsletters

Periodic printed or digital publications containing news and information for subscribers.

newsletter news newsworthy newspaper newscast


newspaper

A printed publication containing news, articles, and advertisements issued daily or weekly.

newspaper newsprint newsman journalism press


next

Immediately following in time, order, or position.

next

immediately following in position or time


nice

Pleasant, agreeable, or of good quality.


nick

A small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface; also British slang for prison or to steal.

notch
nicked
nickname
Old Nick
knick-knack


nickel

A silvery-white, hard, malleable, ductile metallic element.


nickname

A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.


nigger

A derogatory and offensive racial slur for a Black person.


night

The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

nightly nightfall midnight nightmare knight


nightclub

An establishment for evening entertainment, typically including music, dancing, or live performances, and usually serving alcoholic drinks.

nightly nightfall clubhouse clubfoot clubbing


nightfall

night nighttime nightly fall nightfalling


nightlife

The social activities or entertainment available at night in a city or town.


nighttime

night nightly nightfall overnight daytime


Nothing; zero, especially as a score in a game.


nineteen

The cardinal number 19, formed from 'nine' + 'ten'.


ninja

A person skilled in ninjutsu, the traditional Japanese art of stealth, camouflage, and sabotage.


ninth

Constituting number nine in a sequence; one of nine equal parts of something.


nip

To pinch, bite, or cut sharply and briefly.


nipple

A small projection in the center of a breast or udder through which milk flows in nursing mammals.

breast areola teat papilla mammilla suck


nirvana

In Buddhism, a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth.

extinction, blowing out (of a flame), cessation


nitrogen

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gaseous element that constitutes about four-fifths of the atmosphere.


nobility

The quality or state of being noble, or the noble class.

nobility

the quality or state of being noble, or the noble class


noble

Belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic.

noble

noble

noble

nobilis

well-known, high-born (from noscere 'to know')


nod

To lower and raise one's head briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding.


node

A point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch.


noel

A Christmas carol or, archaically, Christmas itself.

natal nativity nascent nation native innate


noir

Black, or in film and television, belonging to the dark, cynical style associated with film noir.


noise

A loud or unwanted sound that is unpleasant or causes disturbance.


nokia

A Finnish multinational telecommunications company known for mobile phones.


nominate

To propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor or award.

nominate

nominare

to name, to call by name (from nomen 'name')


non

A prefix meaning not, negation, or the opposite of; used to form adjectives and nouns.


not a single person or thing; no one or nothing.


nonsense

Spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense.

nonentity sensible sensory insensible presentiment


noodle

A strip of pasta or a foolish person's head.


nor

Used to introduce a further negative statement.


norm

A standard or pattern, especially of behavior, that is typical or expected of a group.


normal

Conforming to a standard; usual or expected.


norman

A member of a people of mixed Frankish and Scandinavian origin who settled in Normandy.


north

The cardinal direction toward the North Pole, opposite to south.


northeast

The direction or region midway between north and east.

north east northwest southeast direction


northern

Located in, directed toward, or belonging to the north; situated in the northern regions.

the direction to the left when facing east


northwest

The direction halfway between north and west.


norwegian

Relating to Norway, its people, or its language.


nose

The part of the face or head of an animal that contains the nostrils and is used for smelling and breathing.

nose

The prominent part of the face above the mouth, containing the nostrils and used for breathing and smelling.


nostalgia

nóstos (νόστος) + álgos (ἄλγος)

Homecoming + pain. Coined in 1688 by Johannes Hofer from Greek elements.


nosy

Curious about other people's private affairs.

nosy

curious about other people's private affairs

nose + -y

formed from nose with the adjectival suffix -y


not

Used to negate or express negation of a clause or verb.


notary

A public officer authorized to witness signatures and certify documents.

notary

a public officer authorized to witness signatures and certify documents

note notate notation notarial notarize notarization


note

A brief record of something to be remembered or noticed.


notebook

A book of blank pages for writing notes.

notebook

book

*bōks

beech (from which writing tablets were made)

notepad textbook bookmark notecard logbook sketchbook


noted

Observed or noticed; or well-known and respected.


notes

Brief written records or remarks; or sounds produced by musical instruments.