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

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  • pace/peɪs/nounB22 meaningsThe speed at which someone or something moves or develops.
  • pack/pæk/verbA24 meaningsTo put things into a bag or case for a journey.
  • package holidaynounB2Travel, room and often meals bought as one.
  • packaging/ˈpæ.kə.dʒɪŋ/nounB1+3 meaningsThe materials used to wrap and protect something for sale or transport.
  • packaging tapenounB2The wide sticky strip that seals a box.
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One small parcel of data sent across a network.
  • packing listnounB2A note of exactly what is inside a package.
  • pad/pæd/nounB17 meaningsA soft flat piece of material used to cushion, protect or soak up.
  • padded envelopenounB2A postal cover lined to protect what is inside.
  • pageant/ˈpæd͡ʒənt/nounB2A grand public show of costume and ceremony.
  • paintbrush/ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/nounB2The tool with soft hairs used to apply paint.
  • palace/ˈpælɪs/nounA2+2 meaningsThe grand home of a royal family.
  • palette/ˈpælɪt/nounB2+2 meaningsThe board a painter mixes colours on.
  • pancake/ˈpæn.keɪk/nounB2A flat round cake fried in a pan.
  • panel/ˈpænəl/nounB22 meaningsA flat section forming part of a door, wall or surface.
  • panic attacknounB2A sudden overwhelming surge of fear with bodily symptoms.
  • paperwork/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/nounB2The forms and records a job requires.
  • papua new guineanounB2Pacific nation on half a huge island, with over 800 languages.
  • par/pɑː/nounB2The number of strokes a hole is supposed to take.
  • parade/pəˈɹeɪd/nounA26 meaningsA public procession of people walking or marching, watched by a crowd.
  • paradox/ˈpæ.ɹəˌdɒks/nounB2+2 meaningsA statement that contradicts itself yet seems true, or that reaches an impossible conclusion by sound steps.
  • parakeet/ˈpaɹəkiːt/nounB2A small long-tailed parrot.
  • parallel/ˈpæ.ɹəˌlɛl/adjectiveB25 meaningsRunning side by side at the same distance apart, never meeting.
  • parallel barsnounB2Two rails a gymnast swings and balances between.
  • pardon/ˈpɑːdn̩/nounA13 meaningsSaid as a question when you did not hear something.
  • parental leavenounB2Time off allowed to care for a new child.
  • park/pɑɹk/nounA15 meaningsA public green space in a town.
  • parkour/pɑːˈkʊə/nounB2Moving fast through a city by vaulting and climbing.
  • parole/pəˈɹəʊl/nounB2Early release from prison on a promise of good behaviour.
  • part/pɑːt/nounA15 meaningsA piece or portion of something larger.
  • participation/pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/nounB2The act of taking part in something.
  • parting/ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/nounB22 meaningsThe line the hair is separated along.
  • partner/ˈpɑːt.nə(ɹ)/nounA24 meaningsThe person you live with as a couple.
  • partnership/ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/nounB2A working relationship between equals.
  • partridge/ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/nounB2A round brown game bird of open fields.
  • pass/pɑːs/verbA26 meaningsTo go by or beyond something.
  • pass marknounB2The lowest score that counts as a pass.
  • passage/ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/nounB23 meaningsA way through, such as a corridor.
  • passageway/ˈpæ.sɪdʒˌweɪ/nounB2A narrow way leading between rooms or buildings.
  • password/ˈpæs.wɜɹd/nounB2A secret string of characters that opens an account.
  • past/pɑːst/nounA14 meaningsThe time that has already gone.
  • past papernounB2An exam from an earlier year, used for practice.
  • paste/peɪst/nounB14 meaningsA soft, thick mixture that spreads or sticks.
  • pastel/ˈpæstl̩/adjectiveB1+2 meaningsPale and soft rather than strong.
  • pastor/ˈpɑː.stə/nounB2A minister in charge of a Christian congregation.
  • patch/pæt͡ʃ/verbB16 meaningsTo cover a hole or a worn place with a piece of material.
  • patch kitnounB2The small set for mending a hole in a tube.
  • pathway/ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/nounB22 meaningsA narrow way for walking along.
  • patience/ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/nounB12 meaningsThe quiet strength to wait without complaining.
  • patio diningnounB2Eating at tables in an outdoor paved area.
  • patriot/ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/nounB2Somebody who loves and stands up for their country.
  • patriotism/ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/nounB2Devoted loyalty to your own country.
  • patrol/pəˈtɹəʊl/nounB13 meaningsA regular round made to keep watch over an area.
  • patrol carnounB2The vehicle the police drive on ordinary duty.
  • pattern/ˈpæ̞t(ə)n/nounA2+4 meaningsA design in which shapes or colours repeat.
  • pause/pɔːz/nounB23 meaningsA short stop before something continues.
  • pavement/ˈpeɪvm(ə)nt/nounB22 meaningsIn British use, the raised path at the side of a road, for people on foot.
  • paw/pɔː(ɹ)/nounB23 meaningsThe foot of a four-legged animal, with soft pads and claws.
  • pawn/ˈpɔːn/nounB23 meaningsThe smallest and most numerous chess piece.
  • pay/peɪ/verbA24 meaningsTo give money for goods, work or a service.