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English words a to a pound to a penny

1. a adjective, adverb, article, letter, conjunction, contraction, infix, interfix, interjection, noun, number, particle, prefix, preposition, pronoun, suffix, symbol, verb /eɪ̯/: The first letter of the English alphabet, called a and written in the Latin script.
2. A 1 adjective, noun: Alternative form of A1.
3. A-106 noun: The Agusta A.106 prototype helicopter, which never made it into pre-production.
4. A-109 noun: The Agusta A109 twin-engine utility helicopter.
5. A-2 adjective, noun: Fokker A-2 air ambulance that did not see production.
6. A-3 noun: Air operations and training officer.
7. A-32 noun: Lansen single seat fighter craft, used from 1955-1997.
8. A/3C noun: Airman third class
9. A-4 noun: Skyhawk single engine attack aircraft.
10. A-5 noun: The planning section of an Air Force staff.
11. A-6 noun: Intruder twin engine low-altitude attack aircraft.
12. A-60 noun: The strike version of the Saab 105 twin-engine training aircraft.
13. A-68 noun: A protein from patients with Alzheimer's
14. A-7 noun: Corsair single engine light attack bomber.
15. 'a'a adjective, noun, symbol: Alternative form of aa.
16. A.A. Ag. noun: Abbreviation of Associate of Arts in Agriculture.
17. A.A.C.C.A. noun /eɪ eɪ siː siː eɪ/: Initialism of associate of the Association of Certified and Corporate Accountants.
18. A.A.C.S. noun: Alternative form of AACS.
19. a aa noun: Alternative form of aa.
20. a-alike noun /ˈeɪəˈlaɪk/: kindred spirit, friend (someone who shares similar interest and values)
21. A and M noun: Alternative form of A&M.
22. A'aninin noun: Synonym of Gros Ventre
23. a.b. adjective, noun, phrase, verb: Initialism of assault and battery.
24. A. B. C. adjective, noun: Alternative form of ABC.
25. A-B loop noun: The looping of a subsection of audio or video material.
26. A/B/O noun: Synonym of omegaverse (“subgenre of erotic speculative fiction”).
27. A-B power noun: Synonym of T-power.
28. A-B powering noun: Synonym of T-power.
29. A/B test noun, verb: An instance of A/B testing.
30. A/B testing noun: The use of a randomized experiment with two variants (termed A and B) which differ in a single particular.
31. a-back noun, preposition: behind, at the back
32. a baculo adverb: Argued by means of force rather than logic.
33. a bad penny always comes back proverb: Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up.
34. a bad penny always turns up proverb /ə bæd pɛni ɔɫweɪz tɝnz ʌp/: A person or thing which is unpleasant, dishonorable, or unwanted tends to appear (or reappear), especially at inopportune times.
35. a bad tree does not yield good apples proverb: Bad parents do not raise good children.
36. a bad workman always blames his tools proverb: It is not the tools we use that make us good, but rather how we employ them.
37. A band noun: A strip of proteins, in the myofibril, that stains dark.
38. a barking dog never bites proverb: Alternative form of barking dogs seldom bite.
39. a barking dog seldom bites proverb: Alternative form of barking dogs seldom bite.
40. à bas interjection /ɑˈbɑ/: Down with.
41. A battery noun: A battery used to heat the filament or cathode heaters of electron tubes.
42. a battuta adjective: With the beat. A direction to resume strict time after the free declamation of a singer; chiefly used in recitatives. It is equivalent to a tempo.
43. a bene placito adverb /ɑ ˈbɛ.ni ˈplɑ.t͡ʃəˌtoʊ/: At pleasure; ad libitum.
44. a bird in the hand proverb: Ellipsis of a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
45. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb: A sure thing is preferable to the mere chance at something more.
46. a bit adverb, pronoun: To a small extent; in a small amount.
47. a bit much noun: More than is reasonable; a bit too much.
48. a blessing and a curse noun: Something that is simultaneously a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequences.
49. a-bling adverb: In an ostentatious manner of richness or style.
50. A board noun: A sandwich board.
51. a bob each way noun: A situation of hedging one's bets, refusing to commit to either side of a question.
52. A-bomb noun, verb: Abbreviation of atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power; in particular, those that rely on...
53. A-bomb maiden noun: Synonym of Hiroshima maiden.
54. A-bomber noun: An aircraft capable of delivering an atomic bomb as a weapon.
55. a boon and a bane phrase: Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.
56. a boon or a bane noun: Something that can be either a benefit or an affliction.
57. à bouche adjective /ɑˈbuʃ/: Having a bouche on the dexter side.
58. a breed apart noun: Entirely different from the average within a group; sharply diverging from the norm; in a league of one's own.
59. a bridge too far noun: A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.
60. a broken clock is right twice a day proverb: Alternative form of a stopped clock is right twice a day.
61. a buck is a buck proverb: Alternative form of a buck's a buck.
62. a buck is a buck is a buck proverb: Alternative form of a buck's a buck.
63. a buck's a buck proverb: Every dollar of income counts toward one's financial well-being; money is a strong motivator, even in unpleasant situations.
64. a-building adverb: Being built or under construction, as a structure or a vessel.
65. a burnt child dreads the fire proverb: A person harmed by something becomes more cautious about it.
66. a-burton adjective, adverb /əˈbɝː.tn̩/: Alternative form of aburton.
67. a-buzz adjective: Alternative form of abuzz.
68. a-c adjective, adverb, noun, phrase: Abbreviation of antecubital.
69. A.C.T. noun: Alternative form of ACT.
70. a calorie is a calorie phrase: Sources of dietary energy are interchangeable (a debated claim in nutrition).
71. a calorie is a calorie is a calorie phrase: Synonym of a calorie is a calorie.
72. a camel is a horse designed by a committee proverb: Too many people on one project can spoil it by having conflicting or inexperienced ideas.
73. a camel is a horse made by a committee proverb: Alternative form of a camel is a horse designed by a committee.
74. a camel is a horse made by committee proverb: Alternative form of a camel is a horse designed by a committee.
75. a cappella adjective, adverb, noun /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/: A vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment.
76. a capriccio adverb /ɑ kɑˈpɹit.tʃoʊ/: At whatever tempo and with whatever expression the conductor or performer desires.
77. a cat can look at a king proverb: Alternative form of a cat may look at a king.
78. a cat in gloves catches no mice proverb: One cannot obtain what one desires by being cautious; one must be aggressive.
79. a cat may look at a king proverb: A purported inferior has certain rights or prerogatives, even in the presence of a purported superior.
80. A-CDM noun: Alternative form of ACDM.
81. a chain is as strong as its weakest link proverb: Alternative form of a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
82. a chain is no stronger than its weakest link proverb: Alternative form of a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
83. a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb: An organization is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person; a group of associates is only as competent as its laziest member.
84. a change is as good as a rest proverb: Doing something different from one's routine is as refreshing as taking a break from work altogether.
85. a-changing verb: Alternative form of changing.
86. A check noun: An aircraft maintenance check performed approximately every 500-800 flight hours or 200-400 cycles.
87. a chicken in every pot noun: something suggestive of general welfare or prosperity
88. a-choo interjection: Alternative form of achoo.
89. A-choy noun: Indian lettuce; Lactuca indica
90. a cigar is a cigar phrase: Alternative form of a cigar is just a cigar.
91. a cigar is just a cigar phrase: The matter is simple and straightforward.
92. a closed mouth catches no flies proverb: It's best not to talk too much.
93. a closed mouth doesn't get fed proverb: Someone who does not express their needs or desires is less likely to obtain them.
94. a closed mouth gathers no feet proverb /ə ˈkləʊzd ˌmaʊθ ˈɡæ.ðəz nəʊ ˈfiːt/: One who does not speak can be sure of not saying anything embarrassing.
95. a-cock-bill adjective: Alternative form of acockbill.
96. a-cock-horse adverb: Astride; mounted on something as though on horseback.
97. a cold day in July noun: The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
98. a contented mind is a perpetual feast proverb: Contentment derives from attitude more than circumstances.
99. à contre-coeur adverb: Alternative spelling of à contrecœur.
100. à contrecœur adverb /ˌæ ˌkɒn.tɹəˈkɜː/: Reluctantly, unwillingly, with disgust.
101. à contrecoeur adverb: Alternative spelling of à contrecœur.
102. a creaking door hangs long on its hinges proverb: Alternative form of a creaking door hangs longest.
103. a creaking door hangs longest proverb: Someone who is apparently in poor health may well outlive the ostensibly-stronger.
104. A cup adjective, noun: A standard, relatively small, bra cup size, consisting of a measurement around the bust that is one inch longer than a measurement around the band, plus...
105. A-cupper noun: Someone with A-cup breasts.
106. A. D. adverb: Alternative form of AD; initialism of anno Domini.
107. A. D. A. noun: Alternative form of ADA.
108. A.D.H.D. noun /ˌeɪ ˈdiː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/: Alternative form of ADHD (“attention deficit hyperactivity disorder”).
109. a danger foreseen is half avoided proverb: It is necessary to foresee danger as it helps you to avoid it.
110. a day after the fair adverb /ə ˈdeɪ ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfɛə/: Too late.
111. a day late and a dollar short adjective, adverb: Too late and too feeble to achieve the desired effect.
112. a deal is a deal phrase: What has been agreed should be adhered to.
113. à deux prepositional phrase /ɑː ˈdɜː/: To be played by two people.
114. a dime a dozen adjective: So common as to be practically or almost worthless.
115. A-DNA noun: A configuration of DNA in cells, right-hand twisting double helix with a small size difference between major groove and minor groove, wider and more...
116. a double s noun /ˌeɪ ˌdʌ.bəl ˈɛs/: Minced oath of ass.
117. a drowning man will clutch at a straw proverb: A person in urgent need of assistance will seize any available form of aid, regardless of its insignificance.
118. a drowning man will grab at a straw proverb: Alternative form of a drowning man will clutch at a straw
119. a drowning man will grab at straws proverb: Alternative form of a drowning man will clutch at a straw
120. a drowning man will grasp at a straw proverb: Alternative form of a drowning man will clutch at a straw
121. a drowning man will grasp at straws proverb: Alternative form of a drowning man will clutch at a straw
122. a dumb priest never got a parish proverb: Those who fail to speak up will fail to get what they desire.
123. a**e adverb, noun: Censored spelling of arse.
124. a.e.t. prepositional phrase: Initialism of after extra time.
125. a fair bit adverb: a little bit, somewhat, kind of; a good amount
126. a fair booty makes many a thief proverb: People are easily tempted to dishonesty if there is a substantial prize to be gained.
127. a fair few determiner, pronoun: An indefinite and somewhat large number; more than a few; a fair number of.
128. a far remove noun: A great distance from something or somewhere.
129. a far sight noun: A large amount; a lot.
130. a fault confessed is half redressed proverb: By confessing to one's own faults, one will begin to make amends.
131. a few determiner, pronoun /ə ˈfjuː/: A small number of (a set of countable items); more than one but not very many; especially, more than two but not very many (explained in usage note at several).
132. a few clowns short of a circus phrase /ə fju klaʊnz ʃɔɹt əv ə sɜɹkəs/: Alternative form of few sandwiches short of a picnic.
133. a few fries short of a Happy Meal adjective: Alternative form of one fry short of a Happy Meal.
134. a few roos loose in the top paddock noun: Alternative form of a kangaroo loose in the top paddock.
135. a few spanners short of a tool box phrase: Alternative form of few sandwiches short of a picnic.
136. a-fib noun: Alternative letter-case form of A-fib.
137. A final noun: The final featuring those who successfully passed the semifinals, to determine the winner.
138. a flat noun: A tone one semitone below A, between G and A, denoted A♭.
139. A-flat major noun /ˈeɪ flæt ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/: The major key with A-flat as its tonic, with the notes A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, and G, the key signature of which has four flats.
140. A-flat minor noun /ˈeɪ flæt ˈmaɪ.nə(ɹ)/: a minor key with the notes A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, and G♭
141. a-flutter noun: Atrial flutter.
142. a fool and his money proverb: Ellipsis of a fool and his money are soon parted
143. a fool and his money are easily parted proverb: Alternative form of a fool and his money are soon parted
144. a fool and his money are soon parted proverb: It is easy to obtain money from foolish people.
145. a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds proverb: Consistency may not be the key to success; changes, even minor ones, must be introduced.
146. A for effort phrase /ˈeɪ fə ˈɛfət/: The effort of the attempt was admirable, even though the attempted action failed.
147. A formation noun: A variation of the single-wing formation, differing in placing the quarterback further back from the line and closer to the center, and placing the...
148. a fortiori adjective, adverb /ˌeɪ ˌfɔːɹtiˈɔːɹaɪ/: With stronger or greater reason; as a corollary implied by a stronger claim; even more so; all the more so; so much the more.
149. A-frame noun /ˈeɪˌfɹeɪm/: An architectural structure, in the shape of an "A", having two straight sides meeting at the top.
150. a friend in need is a friend indeed proverb /ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪn ˈniːd ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/: If a friend helps one when one is in need, that person is a true friend.
151. a fry short of a Happy Meal adjective: Alternative form of one fry short of a Happy Meal.
152. A-G adjective, noun: Initialism of air-to-ground.
153. A. G. I. noun: Alternative form of AGI.
154. A game noun: One's highest level of performance; one's best form.
155. A-gang noun: Auxiliary division onboard a ship or submarine. Responsible for sanitary, heating/AC, emergency diesels, hydraulics, high pressure air, low pressure air,...
156. A-gay noun: An A-list gay; an affluent, well-connected, upwardly mobile gay man or woman.
157. a ghrá noun: Alternative form of agra.
158. a go-go adverb, noun: Alternative spelling of à gogo.
159. à gogo adverb /əˈɡəʊ.ɡəʊ/: In abundance, galore.
160. a golden key can open any door proverb: Sufficient money can accomplish anything.
161. a good beginning makes a good ending proverb: Start off on a good note to reap the benefits at the end.
162. a good conscience is a soft pillow proverb: A clear conscience allows one to sleep peacefully.
163. a good deal adverb: Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
164. a good deed is its own reward proverb: One should not expect a reward for good deeds, but should perform them merely for the satisfaction of doing so.
165. a good few determiner: A number of, more than a bare few.
166. a good look noun: Something that gives a positive impression.
167. a good many determiner: A substantial number of
168. A-grade adjective: Outstanding; of the first rank.
169. a great deal adverb: Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
170. a great many determiner: A substantial number of
171. A.H. adverb: Synonym of AH (“Anno Hegirae”).
172. a-h conduction time noun: Alternative letter-case form of A-H conduction time.
173. a-ha interjection: Alternative spelling of aha.
174. a hair past a freckle noun: Said when asked the time, humorously indicating that one does not know or does not care to check, or that one is not wearing a wristwatch and that nothing...
175. a healthy body is a healthy mind proverb: Physical fitness leads to mental acuity.
176. a hit dog hollers proverb: Alternative form of a hit dog will holler.
177. a hit dog will holler proverb: An offended or defensive response to a statement suggests that the statement applies to the person complaining.
178. a-hold adverb: Alternative form of ahold.
179. a hoot and a holler noun: A short journey.
180. A-horizon noun: The topmost layer of the soil horizons; topsoil
181. a horse apiece phrase: Synonym of six of one, half a dozen of the other
182. a-horseback adverb: Alternative form of ahorseback.
183. a house divided against itself cannot stand proverb: A group or organization that is weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.
184. a house is not a home proverb: A home is not merely a building but requires inhabitants and a friendly atmosphere.
185. a hundred and ten percent noun: A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.
186. a hungry man is an angry man proverb: One who is deprived of a basic need is easily angered.
187. a.i. adjective, adverb, noun, symbol: For general patronage.
188. a'ight contraction: Alternative form of aight.
189. A-II adjective: Rated for adults and adolescents only.
190. A-III adjective: For adults only
191. a- -ing circumfix /ə- -ɪŋ/: Used to form present participles and verbal nouns; and, (dialectal) circumfixed to words which function as part of a verb phrase (e.g. “he went a-hunting”)
192. a into g phrase /ˈeɪ ɪntə ˈd͡ʒiː/: Abbreviation of ass into gear.
193. A-IV adjective: For adults with reservations.
194. a jour adjective: pierced, cut away, or made translucent in such a way as to form a design
195. a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb: Even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point.
196. a.k.a. preposition: Alternative spelling of AKA.
197. a kangaroo loose in the top paddock noun: Things that are not quite right in one's head; a situation of mental confusion or insanity.
198. a.l. noun: Initialism of autograph letter.
199. A.L.J. noun: Abbreviation of administrative law judge.
200. a la preposition /ˌæ læ/: In the style or manner of.
201. a la carte adjective, adverb /ˌæ.ləˈkɑːt/: Alternative form of à la carte.
202. à la king adjective: Served with a cream sauce containing mushrooms and peppers.
203. a la minute adjective, adverb /ˌɑ.lə.miˈnut/: Prepared to order, not prepared in advance.
204. a la mode adjective, adverb /ˌɑləˈməʊd/: Alternative form of a la mode.
205. à la nage adjective: Served in a broth in which it was poached or cooked.
206. à la russe adjective: Of a dinner service, having courses already cut and handed out to individual guests.
207. A language noun: A translator's or interpreter's mother tongue, i.e. their main active language, into which they are able to translate or interpret from their other working...
208. a leopard can't change its spots proverb: Alternative form of a leopard cannot change its spots.
209. a leopard cannot change its spots proverb: One cannot change one's own nature.
210. a leopard does not change its spots proverb: Alternative form of a leopard cannot change its spots.
211. A level noun: Alternative spelling of A-level.
212. a lie can run around the world before the truth can get its boots on proverb: A falsehood may spread widely before it can be counteracted with the truth.
213. a lie has no legs proverb: One cannot get away with a lie.
214. a-life noun: Abbreviation of artificial life.
215. A-lifer noun: One with an interest in artificial life.
216. A-line adjective, noun: Having a silhouette that replicates the letter A by flaring out from the top, like a funnel, narrow and fitted at the neck and shoulders, skimming the hips...
217. A list adjective, noun /ˈeɪlɪst/: Alternative form of A-list.
218. A-lister noun /eɪ lɪstɚ/: Someone on an A-list.
219. a little adverb, determiner, pronoun: To a small extent or degree.
220. a little bird told me phrase /ə ˌlɪtl̩ bɜːd ˈtəʊld miː/: I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.
221. a little birdie told me phrase: Alternative form of a little bird told me
222. a little bit adverb, noun: To a very small extent or degree.
223. a little bit of bread and no cheese interjection /ə ˌlɪtl̩ ˈbɪt‿əv ˈbɹɛd‿n̩ nəʊ ˈt͡ʃiːz/: Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).
224. a little from column A, a little from column B noun: A combination of two factors or reasons.
225. a little from column A and a little from column B noun: Alternative form of a little from column A, a little from column B.
226. a little goes a long way phrase: Alternative form of a little of something goes a long way.
227. a little knowledge is a dangerous thing proverb: A limited understanding of a subject can lead individuals to overestimate their expertise, often resulting in errors or misguided decisions due to false...
228. a little learning is a dangerous thing proverb: Synonym of a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
229. a little matter adverb: Somewhat; slightly; a little.
230. a little of something goes a long way phrase: Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
231. a little of the creature noun: A small drink of alcoholic spirits.
232. a little pot is soon hot proverb: Short people get angry easily.
233. A-Log noun, verb: The act of overplaying or exaggerating the negative traits of an internet personality, often to irrational levels.
234. a long time coming adjective: In-process, delayed, awaited, or deserved for a considerable duration of time; overdue.
235. a long time in coming adjective: Alternative form of a long time coming.
236. a lot adjective, adverb, pronoun /ə ˈlɒt/: A large amount.
237. a lot of bit adverb: a lot; quite a bit
238. a lottle adverb /ə ˈlɑ.təl/: something that is more than a little but less than a lot.
239. a. m. adjective, adverb, noun: Initialism of anno mundi.
240. a. m. a. noun, prepositional phrase: Alternative form of AMA.
241. a-machine noun: Synonym of Turing machine.
242. a magician never reveals his secrets phrase: A polite refusal by someone who has just done a magic trick to reveal how it works.
243. a magician never reveals their secrets phrase: Alternative form of a magician never reveals his secrets.
244. A major noun /ˈeɪ ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/: The major key with A as its tonic, with the notes A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, and G♯, the key signature of which has three sharps.
245. a man is known by the company he keeps proverb: People are similar in character to their friends.
246. a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do phrase: Alternative form of one's got to do what one's got to do.
247. a man's home is his castle proverb: A proverbial expression of personal privacy and security.
248. a matter adverb: Somewhat; slightly; a little.
249. a mensa et thoro adjective, adverb /eɪ ˈmɛnsə ˌɛt ˈθɔːɹəʊ/: That does not dissolve the marriage bond, but merely authorizes the husband and wife to live apart from each other.
250. a mile wide and an inch deep adjective: Covering a large set of topics but on a very shallow level.
251. a mind is a terrible thing to waste proverb: One should put one's mental faculties to good use.
252. A minor noun /ˈeɪ ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/: the minor key with A as its tonic
253. A minus noun: A grade lower than "A" and higher than "B plus".
254. a miss is as good as a mile proverb: A failure remains a failure, regardless of how close to success one has actually come.
255. a mite adverb /ə ˈmaɪt/: To a small extent; in a small amount; rather.
256. a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips proverb: Indulgence in food and drink gives a brief period of sensory pleasure but tends to increase one's body weight in the long term.
257. a-mothering noun: The practice of visiting one's literal or figurative mother or mother church (compare Mothering Sunday); also called mothering.
258. A-movement noun: A movement to an argument position, such as a subject or object position.
259. a(n) article, noun: A or an; the indefinite article (when the initial sound of what will follow is unclear).
260. a'n't contraction /ænt/: Alternative spelling of ain't, originating as a contraction of am not
261. A negative adjective: Of a blood type within the ABO and Rh blood grouping system. Blood type A negative has a phenotype of "A" and a Rhesus system classification of negative.
262. a new broom sweeps clean proverb: New management will often make radical changes.
263. a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows all the corners proverb: Alternative form of a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.
264. a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners proverb: New management imposes radical changes, but those with prior experience have more knowledge.
265. a new broom sweeps clean, but the old broom knows the corners proverb: Alternative form of a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.
266. a niente adverb: Alternative form of al niente.
267. a-nightertime adverb: At night.
268. A No. 1 adjective: First class, superior.
269. a nod is as good as a wink proverb: The hint, suggestion etc. can be understood without further explanation.
270. a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse proverb: Synonym of a nod is as good as a wink.
271. a non domino adjective /æ nɒn dɒmɪnəʊ/: Describing a disposition of property granted by a party who has no title to it.
272. a notch above adjective: superior to; of a higher quality than
273. A number noun: Abbreviation of alien registration number (“identification number for immigrants”).
274. A number 1 adjective: Alternative form of A1 (“excellent; first-class”).
275. a number of phrase: Several.
276. a.o. adjective, adverb, noun: Alternative spelling of ao.
277. A&O assessment noun: A medical assessment used to evaluate a person's alertness and mental status, incorporating open-ended questions that assess a person's memory and thinking...
278. a.o.b. noun: Initialism of any other business, the last item on the agenda for a meeting, when any matter not already dealt with may be raised.
279. A-OK adjective: Alternative spelling of A-okay.
280. a-okay adjective /ˌeɪ.əʊˈkeɪ/: In perfect order; thoroughly acceptable.
281. à outrance adverb: To the greatest extent, to the utmost.
282. A&P adjective, noun: Initialism of anatomy and physiology.
283. -a-palooza suffix /ə.pəˈlu.zə/: Forms the name of a promotional event such as a presentation
284. a penny saved is a penny earned proverb: A maxim for thrift stating that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime.
285. a penny saved is a penny gained proverb: Synonym of a penny saved is a penny earned.
286. A-per-se noun: A person or thing that is preeminent, unique, or which has unusual merit.
287. a piacere adverb: At pleasure.
288. a picture is worth a thousand words proverb: A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.
289. a picture paints a thousand words proverb: Alternative form of a picture is worth a thousand words.
290. A-pillar noun: The vertical support dividing a car's front windscreen from its front side windows.
291. a plague o' both your houses phrase: Used to express displeasure at both sides of a pointless or long-running dispute.
292. a plague on both your houses phrase: Alternative form of a plague o' both your houses.
293. a-plenty adjective, adverb: Alternative form of aplenty.
294. A plot noun: The primary plot of a piece of literature, television, etc., contrasted with the secondary B plot.
295. A plus adjective, noun: An academic grade issued by certain educational institutions. Slightly better than an A.
296. A positive adjective /ˌeɪ ˈpɒzɪtɪv/: Of a blood type within the ABO and Rh blood grouping system. Blood type A positive has a phenotype of "A" and a Rhesus system classification of positive.
297. A-post noun: An A-pillar.
298. a posteriori adjective, adverb: Involving induction of theories from facts.
299. a potiori adjective: from the stronger or more important; according to the majority
300. a pound to a penny adverb: Very likely; almost certainly.

Part 2 · English words: A

Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under A: 47,274 words, in 158 parts.