| pronunciation |
the act or manner of saying the sounds of words. [2 definitions] |
| -proof |
a suffix that means "able to resist" or "able to protect against." |
| proof |
any material that proves something is true or real. [7 definitions] |
| proofread |
to examine for mistakes and make corrections. |
| prop1 |
to support so as to hold in place. [3 definitions] |
| prop2 |
a piece of furniture or other movable article used in the presentation of a play; stage property. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| propeller |
a device used to make an airplane or ship move forward. A propeller is made of tilted blades that are attached to and spin around a hub. |
| proper |
correct for a certain purpose. [3 definitions] |
| properly |
in the appropriate way. [3 definitions] |
| proper noun |
a capitalized noun that names a particular person, place, or thing. In the sentence, "I am from Russia," "Russia" is the proper noun. |
| property |
all of one's possessions taken as a whole, or a part of those possessions. [3 definitions] |
| prophecy |
a prediction or warning of future events. [2 definitions] |
| prophet |
a person who predicts the future. |
| proportion |
a part of a whole. [3 definitions] |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. [2 definitions] |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. [3 definitions] |
| proposition |
a suggested plan of action. [2 definitions] |
| propulsion |
the act of causing forward movement, or the condition of being moved forward. |
| prose |
writing or speech in its usual form of a series of sentences. Most language that is not poetry can be described as prose. Novels, short stories, essays, and letters are examples of writing done in prose. |