| daughter |
A daughter is someone's female child. Even if she is an adult, she is still called a daughter. |
| day |
Day is the time after the sun comes up. It lasts until the sun goes down. It is day when it is light outside. [2 definitions] |
| dead |
When something is dead, it is not alive anymore. |
| Dead Sea |
The Dead Sea is a large lake in the Middle East that has very salty water. Oceans have salty water too, but the water in the Dead Sea is much saltier. Animals like fish and frogs cannot live in it. The Dead Sea lies between the countries of Israel and Jordan. The Dead Sea is the lowest place on the surface of the earth. |
| deaf |
When someone is deaf, they are not able to hear. |
| deal1 |
When you deal with something, you pay attention to it and do what needs to be done about it. [4 definitions] |
| dear |
When someone is dear, that person is important and loved very much. [2 definitions] |
| death |
Death is the end of the life of a living thing. When death happens, a person, animal, or plant stops living. |
| debt |
A debt is something that you owe to another person. If a friend gives you five dollars and you have to pay them back, then you have a debt of five dollars. When you pay the money back to your friend, your debt is gone. |
| December |
December is the twelfth month of the year. |
| decide |
When you decide something, you think about it and make a choice about what is best. [2 definitions] |
| decision |
When you make a decision, you make a choice between two or more things. |
| deck |
A deck is a floor on a ship or boat. A large ship can have many decks. When we use the word deck, we often mean the top deck, though. The top deck is the one that is open to the air. [2 definitions] |
| decorate |
When you decorate something, you add things to it that make it fun to look at. People often decorate a room for a party with lights or balloons. |
| decoration |
A decoration is anything that you add to something to make it more beautiful or interesting. We often hang decorations on a wall or from a tree, or we put them on things like presents and cakes. |
| decrease |
When something decreases, it gets smaller or there is less of it. [2 definitions] |
| deep |
When something is deep, it goes far down or far back. A deep hole reaches far down into the earth. A deep cupboard goes far back behind the cupboard doors. |
| deer |
A deer is a large animal with short fur, long legs, and a long neck. Male deer usually grow horns called antlers. Deer eat only plants, and they often live in the forest. People sometimes hunt or raise deer for their meat. |
| defeat |
When you defeat someone, you beat them in a game or fight. |
| defend |
When you defend people or things, you keep them from getting hurt. You guard them. |
| definite |
When something is definite, it is clear or exact. [2 definitions] |