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Definition of English - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
languagethe language spoken in many countries worldwide
- English is spoken in the United States.
2.
geographyUK the people from EnglandUK
- The English are known for their rich history.
3.
educationTECH. study of the language and literature from England and related culturesTECH.
- She majored in English at university.
4.
sportsRare US the spin given to a ball in sportsRare US
- He put some English on the cue ball.
Adjective
1.
culturerelated to England or its culture
- She loves English tea and traditions.
2.
wordpertaining to the language traditionally spoken in Britain and elsewhere
- He is an English teacher at the school.
Expressions with English
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type of rose bred in England
The garden was full of beautiful English roses.
using simple and clear language
He explained the process in plain English so everyone could understand.
ask if someone can communicate in English
Excuse me, do you speak English?
plain and easy-to-understand form of English
She prefers to write her articles in simple English for clarity..
English spoken with many mistakes
He spoke in broken English, making it hard to understand.
traditional British morning meal with cooked items
I had an English breakfast with eggs and bacon.
language that is clear and easy to understand
The instructions were written in plain English.
small, round, flat yeast-leavened bread often split and toasted
He topped the toasted English muffin with eggs and cheese..
related to the present or recent times
Modern English literature reflects current societal issues.
herding dog breed with shaggy grey and white fur
The Old English Sheepdog is great with children.
sonnet with three quatrains and a couplet
She wrote an English sonnet for her literature class.
body movement hoping to influence an object's path in sports or games
He used body English to try to steer the ball.
specific sexual practice associated with English people
He joked about the English vice at the party.
standard English with correct grammar and usage
He always speaks the King's English in formal settings.
English spelling used in the UK and Commonwealth
Commonwealth English spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'theatre'.
region in central England with cultural significance
The English Midlands played a key role in the Industrial Revolution.
mainly using or coming from the English language
Haitian Creole is an English-based creole.
way of writing English in Ireland
Irish English spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'theatre'.
modern English translation of the Bible, first published in the 20th century
The New English Bible offers a fresh perspective on traditional scriptures..
not using English as a main language
Many non-English-speaking students attend this school.
unabridged dictionary constructed on historical principles
She consulted the Oxford English Dictionary for the word's origin.
English language used in the United Kingdom
She learned UK English while studying in London.
orthography used in the United States
US English spelling differs from British English spelling.
arm of the Atlantic Ocean between England and France
Many ships pass through the English Channel daily.
Origin of English
Old English, Englisc (of the Angles)
Terms with English included in their meaning
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alphabet
third letter of the English alphabet written in Latin script
language
the fifteenth letter in the English alphabet
breakfast dish
dish with poached eggs on English muffins
british english
staying in a hospital as a patient
car part
trunk of a car in British English
English local unit
local government unit in England
healthcare
doctor's office in British English
medicine
pharmacy shop in British English
pharmacy
pharmacist in British English
British
floor above ground level in British English
British English
summer period when people go on vacation
British usage
general term for dessert in British English
transportation
traffic collision, especially in British English
english lesson
pattern for unlikely present or future situations
molasses
term used in British English for molasses
education
english-medium school in India
grammar
determiner expressing specificity like 'the' in English
acr: English-language learner
student learning English
abr: English as a second language
class for people learning English after another language
language
standard alphabet used in English and other languages
abr: Test of English for International Communication
test measuring English skills for work or study
food
English dessert with layers of cake and custard
culture
make English in customs or culture
culture
changed to resemble English language or culture
Examples of English in a sentence
Many international conferences are conducted in English. The English have a unique culinary tradition. Many of the English celebrate national holidays with enthusiasm. He teaches English at the local high school. Her passion for English led her to become a writer. The English on the tennis ball made it curve.
She added English to the bowling ball for a strike. He enjoys English literature and poetry. The English countryside is breathtaking in spring. She reads English literature every night. The English language is rich and diverse.
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- French:anglais, britannique, ...
- German:Englisch, englisch, ...
- Italian:inglese, inglesi, ...
- Spanish:inglés, ingleses, ...
- Portuguese:Inglês, inglês, ...
- Chinese:英语, 英国的, ...
- Japanese:英語, イングランドの, ...
- Arabic:إِنْجِلِيزِيَّة, إِنْجِلِيزِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:אַנְגְּלִית, אַנְגְּלִי, ...
- Russian:английский язык, английский, ...
- Ukrainian:англійська, англійський, ...
- Hindi:अंग्रेजी, ब्रिटिश, ...
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