| adapt |
When a person adapts to a new situation, they make changes in the way they think or the way they do things. They adapt so that they can live or be happier under new conditions. If a plant or animal adapts, it changes its body or behavior so that it can live under new conditions, such as having to live in a new place or in a different climate. [1/2 definitions] |
| adaptation |
a particular change in the body of a living thing that helps the animal or plant to survive under new conditions. An adaptation happens over a very long time. [1/4 definitions] |
| aerosol |
a liquid that is in a container under pressure and comes out in a fine spray. [1/2 definitions] |
| annul |
to make (a legal action or contract) no longer valid under the law. |
| apply |
If something doesn't apply to you, then it has no connection with you or it doesn't matter for you. Let's say children under six aren't allowed to play in the big playground. But, you're older than six, so that rule doesn't apply to you. It's OK for you to play there. [1/4 definitions] |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. [1/2 definitions] |
| Aquarius |
a person born under this sign, between January 21 and February 20. [1/3 definitions] |
| Aries |
a person born under this sign, between March 21 and April 20. [1/3 definitions] |
| armpit |
Your armpits are the areas under each of your shoulders. Your armpits are where you shoulders and your arms meet. |
| attic |
An attic is the space in a house that is under the roof and over the ceiling of the top floor. People often store things in the attic. |
| awning |
An awning is a piece of strong fabric that is hung up over a door or window and sticks out a bit from the building. People can sometimes stand under an awning. An awning is used to keep out sun or rain. |
| backbone |
courage under pressure; the quality of not giving in. [1/2 definitions] |
| Bahrain |
Bahrain is an island country in the Persian Gulf. It is in a part of the world called the Middle East. Bahrain has oil under the ground that it uses for fuel. Bahrain also sells its oil to other countries that need it. People in Bahrain speak Arabic, and they are ruled by a king. |
| base1 |
A base is something that is under something else and holds it up. [1/6 definitions] |
| basement |
A basement is a space in a building that is under the ground. People often keep things that they don't need every day in their basement. Some people use their basement as a place to play games and relax or to do certain kinds of work like making things with wood or washing clothes. |
| belly |
Your belly is a part of your body. It is the area below your chest and above your legs. This area contains your stomach and other parts of the body used in breaking down food. Other mammals, such as dogs, have bellies too. You have to reach under a dog to touch its belly. |
| below |
under; beneath. [1/3 definitions] |
| beneath |
under; lower than; below. [1/4 definitions] |
| bib |
a piece of cloth tied under the chin. A bib is worn by babies to protect the clothing during a meal. [1/2 definitions] |
| biome |
a major type of global region, such as forest, desert, or grassland, characterized by the community of plants and animals that have adapted to life under the particular soil and climatic conditions that a particular region presents. |
| bonnet |
A bonnet is a cloth hat that is tied under the chin with ribbons. |