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

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  • plausibilitynounC1How believable something is.
  • plausible/ˈplɔː.zɪ.bl̩/adjectiveC12 meaningsBelievable; reasonable enough that it could be true.
  • plausiblyadverbC1In a way that sounds believable.
  • play/pleɪ̯/ [pɫ̥eɪ̯ ~ pʰɫeɪ̯]verbA17 meaningsTo do something for enjoyment, with no purpose beyond the enjoyment.
  • play devil's advocatephraseC1To argue the opposite side to test an idea.
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To decide as you go rather than plan ahead.
  • play upphraseC12 meaningsTo behave badly or be difficult.
  • playdate/ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/nounB1An arranged afternoon of play with another child.
  • player/ˈpleɪ.ə(ɹ)/nounA13 meaningsSomebody taking part in a game or sport.
  • playful/ˈpleɪfl̩/adjectiveB2Lively and full of fun, with no serious intent.
  • playground/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/nounA2+2 meaningsAn outdoor area, usually with swings and other equipment, where children play.
  • playmate/ˈpleɪˌmeɪt/nounB2A child somebody regularly plays with.
  • playoffsnounB2+The knockout matches after the regular season that decide the champion.
  • plaything/ˈpleɪ.θɪŋ/nounB2+2 meaningsA toy.
  • playwright/ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/nounB2+A person who writes plays.
  • plaza/ˈplæzə/nounB1+An open public square in a town.
  • plea/pliː/nounB22 meaningsThe answer given to a criminal charge.
  • plead/pliːd/verbB22 meaningsTo ask for something with great feeling.
  • pleading/ˈpliːdɪŋ/adjectiveB22 meaningsBegging earnestly for something.
  • pleasant/ˈplɛz.ənt/adjectiveB12 meaningsEnjoyable in a gentle way; nice to be in, look at or listen to.
  • pleasantry/ˈplɛzəntɹi/nounC1A polite remark made to be agreeable.
  • please/pliːz/phraseA13 meaningsAdded to a request to make it polite.
  • pleasing/ˈpliːzɪŋ/adjectiveB2Giving satisfaction or enjoyment.
  • pleasurable/ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/adjectiveC1Giving enjoyment.
  • pleasure/ˈplɛʒə/nounA22 meaningsA feeling of enjoyment and satisfaction.
  • pleat/pliːt/nounB2+A fold pressed into cloth to give it shape.
  • plebiscite/ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/nounC2A direct vote of the whole people on one question.
  • pledge/plɛd͡ʒ/nounB23 meaningsA solemn promise.
  • plenty/ˈplɛnti/nounA23 meaningsMore than enough of something.
  • plenty ofphraseA2A large or sufficient quantity of something.
  • plesiosaur/ˈpliːsiəsɔːɹ/nounC1A long-necked swimming reptile of ancient seas.
  • plethora/ˈplɛθəɹə/nounC1An amount far greater than is needed.
  • pliable/ˈplaɪəbəl/adjectiveC1Soft enough to bend into any shape.
  • pliant/ˈplaɪənt/adjectiveC1Easily bent, or easily influenced.
  • plienounC1A bending of the knees with the back held straight.
  • pliers/ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/nounB1+A pinching hand tool for gripping and bending.
  • plight/plaɪt/nounC1A sad and difficult situation somebody is trapped in.
  • plinth/plɪnθ/nounC1A base supporting a column, statue or other object.
  • plod/plɒd/verbC1To walk slowly with heavy steps.
  • plop/plɒp/verbB22 meaningsTo fall into liquid with a soft dull sound.
  • plot/plɒt/nounB15 meaningsThe events of a story and the way they connect.
  • plot holenounB2A gap in a story that does not make sense.
  • plot twistnounB2A turn in the story nobody saw coming.
  • plough/plaʊ/verbB1+To turn the soil over before sowing.
  • plover/ˈplʌvɚ/nounC2A short-billed shore bird that runs then stops.
  • plowsharenounC2The cutting blade of a plough.
  • ploy/plɔɪ/nounC1A move made to trick somebody into reacting.
  • pluck/plʌk/verbB22 meaningsTo pull and release a single string.
  • plug/plʌɡ/nounB13 meaningsThe fitting on a cable that connects to an electrical socket.
  • plugin/ˈplʌɡ.ɪn/nounB2A small add-on that gives a program extra powers.
  • plum/plʌm/nounB2A soft purple stone fruit.
  • plumage/ˈpluːmɪd͡ʒ/nounC2All the feathers covering one bird.
  • plumb/plʌm/verbC12 meaningsTo measure the depth of, or to get to the bottom of.
  • plumb linenounC1A weight on a string that shows true vertical.
  • plumber/ˈplʌm.ə/nounB2Somebody whose job is fitting and repairing water pipes.
  • plumbing/ˈplʌmɪŋ/nounC1The water pipes of a building.
  • plume/ˈpluːm/nounC2A long showy feather, or a rising column of smoke.
  • plummet/ˈplʌmɪt/verbC1To fall suddenly and very fast.
  • plump/plʌmp/adjectiveB23 meaningsPleasantly round and slightly fat.
  • plunder/ˈplʌndə/verbB2+To rob a place violently during a war.