| a2 |
any one of a group or kind. [2/3 definitions] |
| a3 |
in every or in each; for every or for each. |
| a-1 |
a prefix that means "on," "at," "into," or "to." |
| a-2 |
a prefix that means "away," "from," or "off." [2 definitions] |
| aardvark |
a large mammal with a long snout, long ears, a long tail, and with long fur mostly around its legs. Aardvarks are active at night, when they use their powerful claws to dig open ant or termite nests. They catch their food with their long, sticky tongue. Aardvarks live in southern and central Africa. Although they are sometimes called anteaters, aardvarks are not closely related to any other kind of mammal. |
| abacus |
a device used for counting or calculating. An abacus has beads or other counters that slide along rods or in grooves. |
| abandon |
to leave behind with no plan to return or take possession of again; desert. [2/3 definitions] |
| abate |
to make less in amount or intensity. [2 definitions] |
| abbey |
a religious place or building where monks or nuns live. |
| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. [1/2 definitions] |
| abbreviation |
a shortened form of a word or phrase used in writing. |
| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| ability |
skill or talent. [1/2 definitions] |
| -able |
a suffix that means capable or worthy of being the object of a certain action. [1/3 definitions] |
| able |
having the skill or power needed to do a thing. [2 definitions] |
| abnormal |
not normal or usual. |
| aboard |
on or into a ship, plane, bus, or plane; on board. [1/2 definitions] |
| abolish |
to get rid of or do away with; end. |
| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. [1/2 definitions] |
| abolitionist |
a person who supported Abolition, or the ending of slavery, before the Civil War. |