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alternate to take turns (usually followed by "with"). [7 definitions]
alternative one of two or more choices. [3 definitions]
although in spite of the fact that; even though; though.
altimeter a device that measures distance above the Earth's surface.
altitude the height of a thing above earth or above sea level.
alto the vocal range between tenor and soprano. Alto is the lowest range for the female voice and highest for the male. [4 definitions]
altogether completely; entirely. [3 definitions]
aluminium the British word for "aluminum," a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust.
aluminum a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. Aluminum is a chemical element. (symbol: Al)
always at all times; without stopping; forever. [3 definitions]
am a form of the verb "be" that is present tense and used with the pronoun "I."
a.m. abbreviation of "ante meridiem," which means "before noon" in Latin; the time between midnight and noon.
amateur one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. [3 definitions]
amaze to surprise greatly or fill with wonder; astonish.
amazement wonder; great surprise.
amazing causing great surprise or wonder.
Amazon the longest river in South America. It flows from the Andes mountains in Peru across northern Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean. [2 definitions]
Amazon River a major river of South America that flows from the Andes Mountains in Peru across northern Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean.
ambassador a person who is sent by the government of one country to be its official representative in another country. [3 definitions]
amber a hard, yellow or brown material that is used to make jewelry. It is a fossil that comes from the resin of pine trees. [2 definitions]
ambidextrous able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill.