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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • dignity/ˈdɪɡnɪti/nounB23 meaningsCalm, serious self-respect in the way someone behaves.
  • dike/daɪk/nounC1A bank built to hold back water.
  • dilemma/daɪˈlɛmə/nounB22 meaningsA choice between two courses of action, both of them unwelcome.
  • diligence/ˈdɪlɪd͡ʒəns/nounC1Steady careful effort in your work.
  • dill/dɪl/nounB2A feathery herb used with fish and pickles.
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Weakening a solution by adding more liquid.
  • dimension/daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/nounB22 meaningsOne measurable direction of a thing.
  • diminuendo/dɪˌmɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/nounC2A passage that fades steadily quieter.
  • diminution/dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/nounC2A making or becoming smaller.
  • dimple/ˈdɪm.pəl/nounB1+A small hollow that appears in a cheek when you smile.
  • din/dɪn/nounC1A loud unpleasant noise that goes on and on.
  • diner/ˈdaɪ̯nə/nounB22 meaningsA person eating a meal in a restaurant.
  • dinghy/ˈdɪŋ.(ɡ)i/nounB2+A small open boat, often carried by a bigger one.
  • dingo/ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/nounB2+A wild yellowish dog of Australia.
  • dining carnounB2The carriage where meals are served.
  • dining room/ˈdaɪnɪŋˌɹum/nounA1The room in a house where meals are eaten.
  • dinner/ˈdɪnə/nounA12 meaningsThe main meal of the day.
  • dinosaur/ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/nounA2+2 meaningsOne of the large reptiles that lived millions of years ago.
  • dint/dɪnt/nounC2Force or means, in the phrase by dint of.
  • dip/dɪp/verbB15 meaningsTo put something briefly into a liquid and take it out again.
  • diphtheria/dɪfˈθɪə.ɹi.ə/nounC2A dangerous infection of the throat.
  • diplodocusnounC2A huge plant-eating dinosaur with a very long neck and tail.
  • diploma/dɪˈpləʊmə/nounB22 meaningsAn official document showing that a course of study has been completed.
  • diplomacy/dɪˈpləʊməsi/nounB2+2 meaningsManaging relations between countries by talking.
  • diplomat/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/nounC1An official who represents their country abroad.
  • dipper/ˈdɪpə/nounC1A long-handled scoop, or a small diving bird.
  • direct debitnounB2An arrangement letting a company take what you owe each month.
  • direct flightnounB1A flight that does not stop on the way.
  • direct reportnounC1Somebody who reports to you.
  • direction/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/nounA24 meaningsThe way in which somebody or something moves, points or faces.
  • directive/daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/nounB2+An official instruction telling people what to do.
  • director/dɪˈɹɛk.tə(ɹ)/nounA2+3 meaningsThe person who controls how a film, play or programme is made and performed.
  • directorate/dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/<a:UK>nounC1The board that directs an organisation.
  • directory/dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/nounC1A listed set of names, addresses or files.
  • dirge/dɜːdʒ/nounC2A slow mournful piece of music for the dead.
  • dirk/dɜːk/nounC2A short straight dagger.
  • disability/dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/nounB2A condition that limits what somebody can do.
  • disadvantage/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/nounB2+Something that holds you back compared with others.
  • disaffection/dɪsəˈfɛkʃən/nounC2Loss of loyalty towards those in charge.
  • disagreement/dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/nounB22 meaningsA difference of opinion.
  • disappearance/dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/nounB22 meaningsThe act of going out of sight or being lost.
  • disappointment/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/nounB22 meaningsThe unhappy feeling you get when something is worse than you hoped.
  • disapproval/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/nounB2+The feeling that something is wrong or unacceptable.
  • disarmament/dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/nounC1Reducing or giving up weapons by agreement.
  • disarray/dɪsəˈɹeɪ/nounC1A state of complete disorder.
  • disaster reliefnounB2Help sent to a place after a catastrophe.
  • disbelief/dɪsbɪˈliːf/nounB2+Inability or refusal to accept that something is true.
  • disc/dɪsk/nounB2A thin flat round object.
  • disc brakenounB2A brake that grips a metal plate at the hub.
  • discernmentnounC1The ability to judge well and see fine differences.
  • disciple/dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/nounB2A close follower who learns from a teacher.
  • disciplinary/ˌdɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/nounC12 meaningsThe formal process used when workplace rules are broken.
  • discipline/ˈdɪsɪplɪn/nounB15 meaningsTraining that teaches people to obey rules and control themselves.
  • disclosure/dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/nounC1Telling somebody something private and difficult.
  • disco/ˈdɪskəʊ/nounB1+A dated word for a dance venue or party where a DJ plays records, tied to the glittery style of the 1970s.
  • discomfort/dɪsˈkʌmfət/nounB1+A mild but persistent feeling of pain or unease.
  • disconnect/dɪskəˈnɛkt/verbB22 meaningsTo break a connection.
  • discontent/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/nounC1A restless dissatisfaction with how things are.
  • discord/ˈdɪskɔɹd/nounC1Disagreement, or a harsh clash of sounds.
  • discount/dɪˈskaʊnt/nounB1+3 meaningsAn amount taken off the usual price.